Go to the Top of the Little Red Lighthouse

Past Member Event: Gain access to Manhattan's last lighthouse on a guided tour led by an Urban Park Ranger!

Go to the Top of the Little Red Lighthouse

Tour Highlights:

⭐ Open exclusively to members at the Insider tier or higher!

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  • Gain access inside the rarely opened 19th-century lighthouse below the George Washington Bridge
  • Climb the original cast-iron steps to the top of the lighthouse
  • Enjoy views over the Hudson River
  • Learn how this tiny beacon was relocated and saved from demolition

About this Event:

This historic beacon, officially named the Jeffrey’s Hook Lighthouse, in Fort Washington Park rarely opens its doors. The lighthouse’s nickname comes from the children’s book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, written by Hildegarde Swift and Lynd Ward in 1942.

On this special tour, led by an Urban Park Ranger, you will learn the history of this unique landmark as you climb up the original 48 cast-iron plate steps to the top of the tower. You will also learn about the natural and human history of the surrounding area, including Fort Washington Park, The George Washington Bridge and the Hudson River as you walk down to the lighthouse from Washington Heights.

How do I sign up for this event? 

If you are not a member yet, become one today at the Insider tier or higher to join in-person events like this!

If you are an Untapped New York Insider, Explorer, or Superfan, simply log in to your account using "Log In" button at the top right of the screen. Once logged in, click on the pink “Book Here” button to book this event! Please note that registration opens at 12pm ET, 14 days before the event date.

How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 ticket to this event. Explorer level members ($30/month) or Superfan ($100/month) can reserve 2 tickets. If you are a Support or Enthusiast level member but would like to attend, it’s easy to upgrade your account here

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Please make sure you are trying to sign in with the correct email address. If you have more than one email address please try logging in with all of them, that will solve this issue 99% of the time. Check out our FAQ for videos and more help documents.

The event is sold out?

In-person Insider tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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