New Jersey Light House Challenge October 17th and 18th
New Jersey's 11 landbased lighthouses and two historical museums housing Fresnel lens all open on one October weekend. Participants receive a free souvenir at each lighthouse. Those who complete the challenge of visiting all 13 sites receive a special memento. Challenge is free, climbing is optional and some lighthouses may charge. Sponsored by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society. Details at www.njlhs.org. For questions & information: challenge@njlhs.org. The challenge covers seven New Jersey counties along the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Delaware River:
Monmouth County: Sandy Hook at Fort Hancock, Twin Lights at Highlands, Sea Girt at Sea Girt
Ocean County: Barnegat & Barnegat Light Museum at Barnegat Light, Tuckers Island at Tuckerton
Atlantic County: Absecon Lighthouse at Atlantic City,
Cape May: Cape May Historical Museum, Cape May Court House, Hereford Inlet at North Wildwood, Cape May at Cape May
(Bonus Site - optional visit at Ludlam's Beach, Sea Isle City)
Cumberland: East Point at Heisierville
Salem: Finn's Point at Pennsville
Gloucester: Tinicum at Paulsboro
*Night climbs held at: Sandy Hook, Tuckers Island, Absecon, Cape May and Tinicum only on Oct. 17
Also, Optional Pre-challenge event (includes souvenirs)
Boat rides to view water-based lighthouses and other maritime sights on Friday, Oct. 16
Raritan Bay departs from Keyport at 3 pm for three hours includes raw bar and hors d'oeuvres, $60, reservations at 856-346-9030
Delaware Bay departs from Cape May at 10 am for five-six hours includes lunch buffet, $85, reservations at 845-787-4805
SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND.
CALL BOB HILTON TODAY FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
Hotel Space is limited so reserve your tickets early. For any additional information please contact Bob Hilton- General Manager for the
Blue Bay Inn at 732-708-9600
Information provided directly from http://www.njlhs.org
The Seatreak Ferry is Offering
Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise
Cruise with SeaStreak to see the beautiful colors of New York! During this four-hour cruise you will experience spectacular views of Manhattan, Palisades and the Hudson River decorated in fall colors!
$370 per person
includes a one night stay at the Blue Bay Inn and addmission to the Ferry Tour