Montauk Point Lighthouse, Long Island, New York
This is definitely one of the most beautiful and one of my favorite lighthouses so far. It was a spontaneous trip with my friend, John. We almost missed the train from Jamaica to Montauk. The two and half hours train ride went fast. We started our day trip with a coffee at a cozy place called The Surf Lodge, then we headed to our main agenda. Montauk Point Lighthouse is the first lighthouse in New York state. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark, and is still a very active lighthouse. It stands on a historic site with an awesome view of the Long Island and the Atlantic Ocean. The original 78 foot tower was constructed in 1796. In 1860, the height of the tower was extended to 137 iron spiral staircase. We climbed to the Watch Deck to see the lantern room. The staircase was very narrow, but the climb wasn't bad. We survived and enjoyed the climb! One interes...