The Fenwick Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1858. The light originally burned whale oil, but
has since been switched to be powered by electricity. At the time the Lighthouse was built, the
area was extremely isolated, and keepers had to travel by boat to the mainland
of Delaware.
While this lighthouse is not open to climb, there is a small museum and gift shop that is open periodically. While visiting the lighthouse you can also view the Transpeninsular Stone which marks the Delaware/Maryland line.
Admission is free, however, donations are always welcome.
Recent Reviews
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Kevin Spiecker : 3 on 10/8/2025 1:08 am
Lighthouse is in the middle of a neighborhood and not on the water. Limited visiting hours. I did not go onto the property or enter the lighthouse or museum.
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Leslie Dutt : 4 on 9/11/2025 9:17 pm
A organization operates the lighthouse. No price or registration to enter. If they are open it free to enter. The guides are well versed on the history of the lighthouse and attached keepers house.
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Exit Zero : 5 on 10/27/2023 3:55 pm
Alright so we showed up at 10am and on google it states they close at 12. However what google did not state was the lighthouse is closed for the season. With that said it’s still a very cute place to visit. The grounds are well taken care of, they even have an amazing garden pumping out all types of veggies. Definitely come out here in the off season and just walk around, take in the views and enjoy it for what it is.
Exit Zero
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