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Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse, 178 steps to the gallery, with its keepers' cottages intact.

Tybee Island Lighthouse

Historic Sites · Tybee Island Paid 4.7

The light station has stood at the mouth of the Savannah River since 1736, though the tower you climb dates largely from 1867. It is 178 steps to the gallery and the view runs from the river bar to the back river. The keepers' cottages and the summer kitchen survive, which is rare, and the ticket covers the museum in the battery across the road.

Dining nearby

ZunzibarSeafood · $$0.6 mi · ~2 min driveBack River BreweryBar0.7 mi · ~2 min driveThe Deck Beach Bar and KitchenSeafood · $$1.0 mi · ~2 min drivePier 16Seafood · $$2.1 mi · ~5 min driveFlying Fish Bar & GrillBar & Grill · $$6.9 mi · ~17 min driveCoastSeafood · $$$7.9 mi · ~19 min drive

Things to do nearby

Fort Screven Historic DistrictForts & Ruins · FreeWalkableTybee Surf Lessons LLCFamily & Recreation · PaidWalkableTybee Shark Teeth ToursTours & Charters · Paid0.5 mi · ~2 min driveSea Kayak Georgia – Paddle TybeeFamily & Recreation · Paid0.6 mi · ~2 min drive

While you're here

Lantern Parade 2026Sat, Nov 14 · Festivals9.3 mi · ~22 min driveFish and Grits Music FestivalSat, Oct 3 · Festivals9.9 mi · ~24 min driveBBCL PlayoffsOct 2–3 · Other14 mi · ~33 min drive
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