5.0Portland Head Light(2.392 reviews) - Gorgeous lighthouse Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lighthouses
Although Maine’s oldest lighthouse is closed to the public, there’s plenty to do within the grounds of Fort Williams Park. Stop by the adjacent museum to learn about the lighthouse’s history and enjoy the lawns—perfect for a picnic as you watch boats entering and leaving the harbor. You can also hike one of the trails along the rocky shore or explore several ruins within the former Fort Williams, which include two batteries, a powerhouse, and a bunker. More adventurous travelers can snorkel or scuba dive at the stunning Ship Cove. – TripadvisorSee more..
This 41-foot lighthouse sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Nubble, a small offshore rocky islet overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. While the lighthouse and grounds aren't open to the public, you can view and snap a photo of it from Sohier Park on the mainland—there's even a small gift shop for souvenirs. Visit at sunrise or sunset for exceptionally stunning views. The holiday season is also a magical time to visit when the lighthouse is decorated with twinkling lights. Parking is free but limited, so get there early to secure a spot. Otherwise, you can also drop by on a tour of coastal Maine. – TripadvisorSee more..
Amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean from the rocky Maine coastline. Parking is free and it costs only $3 to climb up the lighthouse tower (max four people at a time and that is a tight squeeze). The place is run by volunteers, who are friendly and helpful. There are public toilets on site plus an art gallery and an interesting little fisherman's museum. Note, the SeaGull restaurant and gift shop is not part of the site.See more..
4.5West Quoddy Head Light(746 reviews) - A view I'll have in my memory forever plus dog friendly! Lighthouses
I drove about 2 hours to get here from where I was staying and I would do it again. If you want a lot to "do" (like have a lot of small kids who get bored quickly) this may not be the highlight of your day but if you are looking for a quiet and amazing view in the cutest little town- you'll love this. Do be warned the inside was closed and parking is very limited (just be patient- it's worth it!). Also, any of the outside areas are dog friendly!See more..
4.0Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse(698 reviews) - Beautiful View of the Harbor, the shoreline and the lighthouse Lighthouses
One of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine.See more..
Looking from the parking lot you wouldn’t think the lighthouse was that far of a walk. But after navigating the strategically placed boulders it was worth the view up close. Even on an overcast day the views were calming.See more..
4.5Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum(312 reviews) - It's actually the Marshall Point Lighthouse AND Museum Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Lighthouses
Sorry, but it's a lighthouse AND a separate museum. Thousands of people have visited the lighthouse, especially tourists who saw it in the film Forrest Gump. It's an intriguing little lighthouse, especially the way it's situated at the end of a wooden walkway (which looks a lot longer in the film and in photos). The museum was open, as was the gift shop. The environs are also beautiful -- I'm not used to seeing so many islands, especially tiny ones, covered with spruce trees. Indian summer is a great time of year to visit the area because it's not as crowded, and the peninsula is covered with mounds of colorful and intoxicating heather.See more..
We enjoyed this museum very much. The exhibits are all in one large room but there is a lot to see. We spent 1.5 hours there. They have a lot of artifacts such as lights and lenses; historical photos; and some large models of certain Maine lighthouses. They have good explanations posted with most items telling how they were used. Some of the descriptions told details about the duties and daily lives of the lighthouse keepers. There are restrooms by the entrance, and a nice gift shop as you exit. Admission was $10, less for seniors.See more..
4.0Cape Elizabeth Light(233 reviews) - The visible lighthouse of two lights state park Lighthouses
No tours are available into lighthouses in Maine during the lovely Covid-19 days. With that being said you can still drive there and easily see it from the free parking lot and if you look hard you can see it's sister lighthouse behind it to the left (two lights park). There is huge rocks to explore on the coast and a restaurant to eat at also places for a picnic. Cute area.See more..
4.5Egg Rock Light(174 reviews) - saw this on the Bar Harbor boat tour. Lighthouses
Interesting . To see it up close, you need to take the boat trip out. We did the Acadian Boat Tours 2 hour tour, with tickets available downtown at the Sea-Dawg gift shop. We saw two young Bald Eagles plus a lot of seals, harbor porpoises on our boat tour. See more..
There's a little beach on the side of the island facing the Spruce Point Inn...it's FULL of sea glass. We spent hours out there and came home with bags and bags of it.See more..
4.5Wood Island Lighthouse(67 reviews) - An absolute treasure! Spent 2-3 hours Lighthouses
The Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse offers tours Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday during July & August. Board the Light Runner for the short ride out to the island. Restored to 1906, you'll learn about the exciting history of the island, lighthouse & its keeper’s house. Reservations may be made after June 1 of each year at our website. Tours fees are $35 for those 13 and above and $20 for those under 13. Tours involve a 1/2 mile walk on a boardwalk each way. Sturdy footwear with closed heel or strap is required for safety.See more..
4.0Goat Island Lighthouse(58 reviews) - Great spot to have lunch with parking included Lighthouses
Built in 1880, this 25-foot lighthouse flashes white every six seconds as it stands guard over Cape Porpoise Harbor.See more..
5.0Monhegan Light(37 reviews) - Spectaculaor View. Easy hike up the road or from other trails. Lighthouses
This is at the top of the hill and the terminus for several trails. There is also a museum with a $5 entrance fee. As one would expect for a lighthouse, the views are commanding and impressive. The village and the rest of the island are laid out before you. Plenty of places to sit and great place to eat after having grabbed a to go sandwich in the village.See more..
5.0Whaleback Lighthouse(1 review) - Maine’s Southernmost Lighthouse Lighthouses This conical, granite, 49-foot (15 m) tall, historic, scenic, beacon (built 1872), and its caretaker’s house, stood offshore beyond the mouth of the Piscataqua River. It was easily visible from Fort McClary State Historic Site in Kittery. It was accessible only by watercraft. We liked all that we could see of it from onshore; we disliked nothing.See more..
