ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS)-- Never far from the salty sea air, but off the beaten path in Atlantic City, stands such a hidden gem that many locals still haven't visited, but not because it lacks merit.

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- The Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City stands as New Jersey's tallest and the third-tallest masonry lighthouse in the U.S. It's the oldest building in all of New Jersey.

You can climb the Absecon Lighthouse's 228 steps for a great view of your surroundings. And a great view it is – located at the northern end of the city, this lighthouse stands 171 feet high, making ...

BACKGROUND: Absecon Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, as well as one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States - it was built in 1857. A visit means climbing the 228 steps to ...

HIGHLANDS, N.J., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Stamps depicting the beauty, mystery and romance of lighthouses that have fascinated and enchanted people for centuries continue in 2021 with the issuance ...