Twin Lights on Thatcher's Island, Massachusetts, United States

4.5 (36 reviews) Spent Ranking #9 in Cape Ann Lighthouses

Sixty-four acres of unspoiled beauty and maritime history

Book your launch ride ahead on the Thacher Island website, so you don't miss the unique experience of exploring the twin-lighthouses island a mile off shore from Rockport. Climb the North Lighthouse or stroll the tree shaded bower of Anne's Way to the south end of this little slice of heaven. Then return the east or west shore path. Bring whatever you might need ( like water or a snack) and be prepared to carry out you water bottles and bags. There are no 'amenities' which is why it's unspoiled.

Address

Thatcher Island , Rockport, Massachusetts, United States.

Website

http://www.thacherisland.org/

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4.5 based on (36 reviews)

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  • 5Zmama4 5:00 PM Jun 29, 2014
    Sixty-four acres of unspoiled beauty and maritime history
    Book your launch ride ahead on the Thacher Island website, so you don't miss the unique experience of exploring the twin-lighthouses island a mile off shore from Rockport. Climb the North Lighthouse or stroll the tree shaded bower of Anne's Way to the south end of this little slice of heaven. Then return the east or west shore path. Bring whatever you might need ( like water or a snack) and be prepared to carry out you water bottles and bags. There are no 'amenities' which is why it's unspoiled.
  • 5beachbumLongIsland 5:00 PM Jun 30, 2013
    Great experience.
    If you are going to visit Rockport in the summer, make sure you call and make reservations for this tour well in advance. I called 2 weeks before my trip and there was only one available spot. There were two boats going to the island on a Wednesday morning, 9 and 9:45. When I called for the reservation, I had asked for them to call me if another spot became available, and the day before they called with an opening. The fee is $20.00 and well worth the cost. We left at 9 and returned around 12. It takes about 1/2 hour round trip traveling to and from the island. The rest of the time you are free to climb the North Tower and then tour the island and small museum. You are provided with a map, but the paths are well marked. It was a beautiful place and a great way to spend the morning.

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