People are continually enchanted by the history, lore, and romance embodied by lighthouses. Visiting and learning about lighthouses has become a passion for people of all ages. Being that it’s nearly surrounded by water, Florida has a large number of lighthouses. Many Florida Lighthouses are open to the public for tours, and some are even available to climb.

According to the Florida Lighthouse Association, there are 30 remaining historic lighthouses in Florida. Some of these are among the nation’s oldest and tallest, such as Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (2nd tallest in U.S.), the only Florida lighthouse registered as a National landmark. The Florida Lighthouse Association, whose mission is to preserve Florida’s remaining lights, offers some great information on the history of lighthouses in Florida at the website http://www.floridalighthouses.org

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