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Sep 2, 2022 · These beacons of light ensure ships a safe passage through the rocky shores of Maine. And they do so while serving looks. Find Maine's prettiest lighthouses, ordered from south to north. Follow this Maine lighthouses map to find coastal communities, fresh seafood and views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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A tour of some of Maine’s most famous lighthouses starts in York County, at one of the most famous lighthouses in the country. Cape Neddick Lighthouse — or Nubble Light as it has become known because of its location on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble — is located just a few hundred feet off York Beachand attracts many photographers and visitors b...
Maine and lighthouses go hand in hand. The rugged tidal coastline is almost 3,500 miles long. All the bays and inlets, combined with a marine heritage, make Maine lighthouses a beautiful necessity. With 65 lighthouses in the state, you can indulge your passion for these gems to the fullest.
With 65 beautiful lighthouses to choose from, you can tour the Maine Coast from east to west and never get tired of the variety. Some of the towers are easy to view, others are very remote, and you may even be able to sleep in one! Combined with all the other wonders that Maine has to offer, it’s a perfect union to create an adventure the entire fa...
I am the light, holding Nightly my torch on high; Under me surge the waters, Over me bends the sky. Year after year I stand here Holding my steady light, Sending its ray of comfort Into the darkest night. Many a man has served me, Tending the Light with care, Many a vanished footstep Passed by my winding stair. Years pass and men pass with them, Ne...
- Portland Head Light. Of course, Maine’s most famous lighthouse — the beautiful and photogenic Portland Head Light! This is the most photographed lighthouse in America, and probably the world.
- Spring Point Ledge Light. Located just a 10 minute drive from the Portland Head Light is another lighthouse called the Spring Point Ledge Light. It’s the only caisson-style light station in the United States that visitors can walk to.
- Portland Breakwater Light. Also known as the Bug Light, this little lighthouse holds the record for being the shortest lighthouse in Maine. It’s also located conveniently close to the other lighthouses in Portland Maine, including the famous Head Light.
- Cape Neddick Light. Also known as the Nubble Light, this is a photogenic lighthouse near Portland Maine that you can easily visit on a day trip from the city.
Maine Lighthouse Map. Click on a lighthouse name or icon. for more information on that lighthouse.
Shaded boxes identify lighthouses where the historic structure has been completely or mostly destroyed.
Jan 29, 2024 · There are so many amazing lighthouses in Maine, that it would take two vacations to get them all in. Here's a list of some famous, and some barely known, midcoast Maine lighthouses.
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