Tiva Wallon
5/5
We enjoy exploring lighthouses wherever we go, and we happen to be meeting friends in Jupiter, Florida. They told us about the lighthouse and we definitely had to explore it. Before you enter, they have a plaque that tells you all about the lighthouse. The landscaping is gorgeous very well. Kept the atmosphere was jovial. People were smiling and happy. There was plenty of parking places to sit before or after you visited the lighthouse. as we entered the lighthouse, we discovered that the steps were pretty small and narrow, and it took us forever to get to the top. There was periodic spots where we could stop and rest and also to let other people go down as we were going up. The view from the windows was fabulous . You could see boats and people fishing swimming and having a good time. The sun was shining and the temperature inside the lighthouse was not bad. It was actually comfortable. But the steps, if you have bad knees or bad hips, you might want to reconsider going up them. we made it to the top and we were able to view a magnificent scenery of the entire area. The water was a beautiful color blue and looked very inviting. We were tired when we got to the top, but there was a gentleman up there who I guess was an employee, explained everything about the lighthouse and how it works, and it was pretty fascinating too. I was able to touch a glass mirror, which was the first time I’ve ever done that, and found it very exhilarating to know the history of the thousands of ships that depended on that light to guide them safely.
By the time we made it down to the bottom of the lighthouse, our legs were shaking. But, it was great exercise!
There were vendors where we could enjoy a cool beverage and snacks. Very well worth the visit. The beach wasn’t far, but that’s another review.
I highly recommend you take some time to visit the Jupiter lighthouse. You won’t regret it!
