Tybee Ighthouse

Tybee Island Lighthouse

www.tybeelighthouse.org
Tripadvisor (2,692) · Historical landmark in Tybee Island, GA
Address: 30 Meddin Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: (912) 786-5801
Website: tybeelighthouse.org
Hours: Open · Closes 4:30 PM
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Wednesday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
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Service Areas: Savannah · Hilton Head Island · Bluffton · Port Wentworth · Tybee Island · Garden City · Daufuskie Island  
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Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving … See more

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Jun 28, 2024
First time visiting Tybee Island. We stayed at a house right next to the lighthouse on north beach. I took my oldest son up to the top of the lighthouse and through the barrack museum. The cost is 12… Full review by TennesseeRiver82
Jun 12, 2024
Please do not hurry as you walk back into time. Climb the lighthouse stairs and wander through the keeper's home. Learn about the purposes of lighthouses and the development of safer means of alertin… Full review by Marcus D
Jun 8, 2024
Free parking at lighthouse only. Great information and self tour. Great view from the top. 176 spiral steps. Beach access across the street, and places to eat... although you will have to move … Full review by 623rond
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Articles

Oldest and Tallest Active Lighthouse in Georgia
This site is one of the most complete light stations in the U.S., retaining not only the lighthouse, but also all of its support buildings…
cityseeker.com
The Highest Structure in Colonial America
The Tybee Island Light, also known simply as the Tybee Lighthouse is located on Tybee Island, Georgia, east of Savannah at the mout…
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Restored to Its Former Glory
Tybee Island, a name passed down from the Native Euchees, was first claimed by Spanish explorer Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon in 1520. U…
scenicusa.net
Stairs to the Top
The Tybee Island Light Station is Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, at 144 feet (44 metres). Originally constructed in 1736 under …
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Facts

Height:43.89 m
Opened:1736

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Can reserve sunrise tickets
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I don't this it is open at sunrise.
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What is being done for social distancing during covid-19? Are guests being limited? Masks required?
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Mask are required. They do limit how many people go into the lighthouse.
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Other than climbing the light house is it wheel chair friendly
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No unfortunately they are not wheelchair frendly.
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How do we get there from Savannah River Walk
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It's an easy drive via Harry Truman Parkway and US 80E. Plenty of signs once you get to Tybee Island showing you the way to the Lighthouse. Takes about 20 minutes.
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Are mini backpacks really not allowed? What if i carry it like a purse?
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They really do not allow mini backpacks. You can take a small purse up...
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