Georgia Lighthouses Open to
Visitors
Cockspur Island Lighthouse – Operated
by the National Park Service, this lighthouse is open daily and is located
on the Savannah River north of Tybee Island. However, it is only accessible
by boat. The NPS does not provide boat access or guided tours. Phone number:
(912) 786-5787
http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/maritime/park/cockspur.htm
Tybee Island Lighthouse – Operated
by U.S. Coast Guard lease to Tybee Island Historical Society, this lighthouse
is located on Tybee Island at the Savannah River entrance, at 30 Meddin
Street, off Route 80. It is open every day except Tuesday, 9-6 during summer
and 9-4 during winter. Phone number: (912) 786-5801
http://zuma.lib.utk.edu/lights/tybee.html
Sapelo Island Lighthouse – Operated
by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, this lighthouse is located
off U.S. 17 near Darien. Phone number: (912) 485-2251.
http://www.sanddollars.com/Sapelo.htm
St. Simons Island Lighthouse – Located
at 101 12th Street on St. Simons Island, this lighthouse is
operated by U.S. Coast Guard lease to the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.
It is open on Mon. – Sat. from 10-5, and on Sunday from 1:30-5 daily. Phone
number: (912) 638-4666
http://www.sanddollars.com/SSI.htm
South Carolina Lighthouses Open to Visitors
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