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1. Fort Niagara Lighthouse. 2. Olcott Lighthouse. 3. Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. 4. Oak Orchard Lighthouse. 5. Braddock Point Lighthouse. 6. Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. 7. Sodus Bay Lighthouse. 8. Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse. 9. Salmon River Lighthouse. Day Trips Around Rochester, New York. Find a Bookseller.
Sep 3, 2020 · Lake Ontario sports a rich history in America’s fascination with lighthouses. Along the southern shores in New York, there are around 30 lighthouses you can visit cruising the Seaway...
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- Fort Niagara lighthouse. Fort Niagara Lighthouse is located where the Niagara River and Lake Ontario intersect. The grounds of the lighthouse itself is rather small, but a trip to the Fort Niagara Lighthouse is more than just a trip to the lighthouse.
- Olcott Beach Lighthouse. This is a small lighthouse in a small town which can make for a quick stop at the lighthouse. The lighthouse is located along the side of a main road in town, and it’s free to walk around the grounds of the lighthouse.
- Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. If you are only going to do one New York lighthouse on this list, and you’re not interested in spending time touring Fort Niagara, then make it a trip to the Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse!
- Oak Orchard Lighthouse. The Oak Orchard Lighthouse is another small lighthouse in a small town. The lighthouse is in an open area along the shoreline, and it’s free to walk around the grounds of the lighthouse.
- Tibbetts Point Lighthouse (Thousand Islands-Seaway) Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River intersect right near Tibbetts Point. The best way to experience this 1827 lighthouse is to ride a bike from the center of Cape Vincent and take a tour.
- Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum (Chautauqua-Allegheny) Credit: @Amityphotos.com. Built in 1857, this 61' tall lighthouse offers tours against a historical backdrop—the first shots of the War of 1812 were fired near here!
- Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum (Long Island) Locals call Montauk “The End,” and the Montauk Lighthouse, the oldest in the state, is truly all the way out on the end where the Block Island Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean.
- National Lighthouse Museum (New York City) Yes, even New York City has an exciting lighthouse-related attraction! You can easily take the free Staten Island Ferry from downtown Manhattan to the St. George Ferry Terminal and walk to the National Lighthouse Museum.
Even today, Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse is quite isolated, being some distance from any major port or city. This is because the lighthouse wasn’t built to guide mariners to a safe harbor, but rather as a coastal light, warning mariners of shoals and guiding them along this portion of Lake Ontario.
Jul 28, 2016 · It’s time for the third annual Lake Ontario CNY Lighthouse Challenge, beckoning visitors to explore a wonderful part of New York history. For the first time, Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
Apr 8, 2024 · 7606 N Ontario St., Sodus Point, NY 14555. The historic Sodus Bay Lighthouse was built in 1870 and today features s a maritime museum, research library, and small gift shop.
