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Every Wednesday in the month of June, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their weekly Five Flags Over Jupiter Inlet Event. The event includes a guided tour to learn about the rich military history of the Jupiter Lighthouse. 

The Five Branches of the United States Armed Forces have contributed more than 150 years to the history of the iconic red lighthouse. 

Space is limited to 20 people per week and those who attend will learn about how the Army constructed the Lighthouse before the Civil War, the history of a WWII Naval Building, personal stories of the Coast Guard Lighthouse Keepers, and much more. 

The event is free with the purchase of general admission. 

For tickets and more information, click here.

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Every Wednesday, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts the reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tours for locals and visitors. 

The climb to the top of the Lighthouse includes 105 steps to enjoy the specular view of Jupiter and the ocean. The tour includes an inside look at the Lighthouse Watchroom and visitors will even get a chance to watch the light turn on and illuminate the sky. 

The iconic red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse stands 108 feet tall and was built and designed by George Meade. The Lighthouse is still actively lit and acts to help boaters navigate the sea.  The Lighthouse grounds are open daily for special events and tours. 

The Lighthouse Sunset Tour lasts approximately an hour and costs $25 dollars per person, or $20 dollars per…

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Wednesday’s in April, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts their Five Flags Over Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse event. The event is a guided tour about the rich military history of the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum. 

Five branches of the United States Armed Forces have contributed to more than 150 years of the Lighthouse and its history. Those who attend will learn about how the Army constructed the Lighthouse before the Civil War, the history of a WWII Naval Building, personal stories of the Coast Guard Lighthouse Keepers, and much more. 

Space is limited to 20 participants. Participants can register online prior to the event or in person at the Gift Shop if space is available. 

The event is free with the purchase of general admission. 

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts a weekly Jupiter Lighthouse Sunset Tour for locals and visitors.

Climb the 105 steps to the top and enjoy the specular sunset over the ocean and the Town of Jupiter and Jupiter’s history. Visitors will get a sneak peek inside the Lighthouse Watchroom and will even get a chance to watch the lighthouse turn on and illuminate the sky. 

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse stands 108 feet tall and was built and designed by George Meade. The Lighthouse is still actively lit today to help boaters navigate the waters of the Jupiter Inlet. The Lighthouse grounds has a museum and hosts special events throughout the year. 

The Lighthouse Sunset Tour lasts approximately an hour and costs $25 dollars per person or…

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Every Monday night, unless specified, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts their popular Twilight Yoga at the Light. 

The event is open to all at sunset on Monday evenings for a yoga class taught by an experience yoga instructor, Mary Veal. 

The class requests that those attending bring their own yoga mats, and a water bottle. Yoga mats will not be provided. Class begins promptly at the start time and those attending are asked to arrive 10 minutes early to check in and get set up. 

Twilight Yoga at the Light is weather dependent and those attending will be notified if bad weather is expected during the class. 

You can register online prior to class. Class costs $10 dollars per person and the class books up quickly so be sure to…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, here in Jupiter, is the highlighted lighthouse on every new “Visit Our Lights” specialty license plate sold by Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. There are thirty lighthouses still standing proud in Florida. There is a $25 annual special fee for the plates, in addition to registration fees. Proceeds benefit the Florida Lighthouse Association, a nonprofit that supports the preservation of the state’s lighthouses. The new plate with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will be available for the next 10 years. The original version of the specialty plate has been available for purchase since 2008. It illustrated the striped St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Florida has more than 1,800 miles of coastline, more than…

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Looking for some soulful surf rock, alternative rock, reggae, or high energy alternative island jam check out the Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet local tiki bar style places for an evening of live music. These spots offer creative eats with sides of craft beer, live music, and palpable positive vibes. Relaxing views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse from most. Get out and relax this weekend with some live music and chill vibes. 

Live Music: 

- “Aerouant,” July 23, 2022, Saturday, 8:00 pm at Square Grouper Jupiter is hosted at 1111 Love Street, Jupiter Inlet.   

- “Crazy Fingers,” July 23, 2022, Saturday, 8:30pm at Maxi's Lineup is hosted at 103 U.S. Highway One, Jupiter

- “Joey Calderaio Band, Foolish Games” Release Party, July 23, 2022, Saturday,…

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The iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors in the area. The bright red lighthouse tower stands on top of the mound overlooking the Jupiter Inlet and all who sail by. 

The lighthouse has been a Jupiter staple since May of 1860 when the tower was completed. The light that shines from the tower can be seen for 24 nautical miles at sea. Today, the lighthouse is open for tours and allows visitors to climb the 105 steps to the take and enjoy the view. The lighthouse also hosts several events each month for a chance for locals to experience and hang out at the lighthouse with your friends and neighbors. 

Lighthouse Events Happening This May:

Monday, May 16th and May 23rd: Twilight Yoga at the…

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This Friday, head to the Jupiter Lighthouse to explore and learn about the history and nature of the lighthouse and the Outstanding Natural Area onsite. 

The Jupiter Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA) Act was introduced into the US Senate designating the lighthouse and the 120 surrounding acres of Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) into the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management National Landscape Conservation System. The site located in Jupiter is the first Outstanding Natural Area in the Nation east of the Pacific Coast. The other two sites are located in Yaquina Head in Oregon, and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in California. The Act was signed in 2008 by President Bush, protecting this site and giving it Natural Public Land…

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Once a month, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum host a hike through their 120-acre Outstanding Natural Area. As the place where the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon come together, it has yielded signs of early cultures living along these significant waters. Step back in time and experience natural undeveloped Jupiter and Tequesta on the hike.

Open sunrise to sunset. There are two trails. Enjoy a 1.5-mile trek through the area, learning about the topography and natural history, stopping at historic points along the way including the lighthouse. The hike lasts approximately two hours. Wear hiking footwear, activewear, a hat, sunglasses, and bring a big bottle of water because you will be out in the sun.  

Children must be over age 5…

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