Execution Rocks Lighthouse
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An isolated beacon with a history of grisly murder and a view of some of literature's greatest inspirations.

šŸ“œ Execution Rocks Lighthouse, located in Long Island Sound, guards mansions that inspired The Great Gatsby.
šŸ” It is known for its macabre history of murder and ghostly tales.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Explore a lighthouse with a history of grisly murders and ghost sightings.
šŸ“š See the inspiration for Gatsby's house in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
šŸ›Œ Book an overnight stay directly through a nonprofit.
šŸš¢ Take a water taxi tour to learn about its past.

Why Avoid

šŸš« Island off-limits to the public, access restricted to tours.
ā›“ļø Requires water taxi access, limited days in summer.

Tips

šŸš¤ Water taxis run Thursday-Sunday in summer from Port Washington.
šŸ“… Tours available in summer through Lighthouse Restorations organization.

Cost

šŸ’° Tours and overnight stays likely incur a fee.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tours available in summer, water taxis run Thursday-Sunday.

Last updated 8 days ago

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