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Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Daytona Beach, Florida

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Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Florida's tallest lighthouse is also one of its oldest, most well-preserved. The keepers' dwellings surrounding the lighthouse also have preserved artifacts.

Useful Information

  • Address: 4931 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
  • Email: lighthouse@ponceinlet.org
  • Phone: +1 386 761 1821
  • More Info: www.ponceinlet.org
  • More Info: Hours vary according to season. See the website for details of this year's schedule.

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