Maine Lighthouses

Historic buildings that would guide sailors to the coast from around the world, these are some of Maine's most picturesque lighthouses. From Portland Head Light all the way up to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, you could take a week long road trip to try to see them all!

The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Egg Rock Lighthouse, Portland Head Light, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Hendricks Head Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse, Baker island Lighthouse, Dyce Head Lighthouse, Fort Point Lighthouse, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Bug Light, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Nubble Lighthouse, Marshall Point Lighthouse, Prospect Harbor Lighthouse, Seguin Island Light Station, Great Duck Island Lighthouse, Little River Lighthouse, Monhegan Lighthouse, Tenants Harbor Lighthouse, Goose Rock Lighthouse, Grindle Point Sailor's Museum and Lighthouse, Doubling Point Lighthouse

• The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  If you're visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, you will also have your choice of lighthouses to visit. Follow the Bass Harbor Lighthouse trail for a short walk to the lighthouse and the cliffs of Mt Desert Island.

• Egg Rock Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Egg Rock Lighthouse is on a small island in the Mt Desert Narrows just off of Bar Harbor, Maine. A super cute lighthouse, you definitely need a boat to visit this one!

• Portland Head Light in Maine, United States

  
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  Located right in South Portland, this lighthouse is easy to get to from Fort Williams Park. You can explore the lighthouse and then go check out the old Battery that protected the shore.

• Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Located just north of Boothbay Harbor, take a day trip up to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and climb to the top to look out over the ocean!

• Hendricks Head Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Placed on a rocky shore, visit Hendricks Head Lighthouse and take your time wandering around the beach or relax and watch as the waves crash against the coastline.

• Owls Head Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Build in 1835, this historic lighthouse will give you panoramic views of the bay and ocean when you reach the top! You can even catch a glimpse of Rockland Head Lighthouse from the top of Owls Head Light.

• Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Visiting this picturesque lighthouse will require a little advance planning. Take a boat tour from Bar Harbor to visit this beautiful island lighthouse.

• Baker island Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Another island lighthouse, you can admire this one from the shores of Bar Harbor, or take a boat tour of the islands and lighthouses in the area.

• Dyce Head Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Dyce Head Lighthouse is a little more difficult to get to as it technically sits on private property. As long as you are respectful of the neighbors, you can generally follow the path out behind the garage and out to the shoreline.

• Fort Point Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  The Fort Point lighthouse has been there since 1835. Located in Fort Point State Park, you can come here for a nature walk and admire the historic lighthouse and the view from the point.

• Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Another South Portland Lighthouse, this one you have to walk out on the jetty to get to. While you can't climb this one, you get a great view of the harbor from the end of the jetty.

• West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, United States

  
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  One of the most northern lighthouses on the east coast, West Quoddy Head Light sits in Lubec, Maine on the border to New Brunswick, Canada!

• Bug Light in Maine, United States

  
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  Bug Light is also located in South Portland so you should be sure to visit the trio of lighthouses before you grab a bit to eat!

• Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  A great lighthouse that includes a bit of a hike out to it! Walk almost one mile out on the ocean to visit this Maine Lighthouse!

• Nubble Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Located in York Maine, Nubble Lighthouse is on a small island just off the coast. This is a popular spot for divers so you may see some flags and heads bobbing in the ocean! Visit this lighthouse around Christmas to see it all lit up like the Rockefeller tree! Nubble Lighthouse is also part of the "Golden Record" that was sent to space on the 1977 Voyager Spacecraft to show photo evidence of life and ecosystems on Earth.

• Marshall Point Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  You might recognize Marshall Point lighthouse from Forrest Gump! This picturesque Maine lighthouse is the one that Forrest Gump ran to on his whirlwind cross country run! Visit Marshall Point and recreate that scene yourself! Don't forget to video it!

• Prospect Harbor Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Located north of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, Prospect Harbor Lighthouse is a beautiful

• Seguin Island Light Station in Maine, United States

  
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  Built in 1795, Seguin Island Light is a historic landmark and one of the only lighthouses in Maine that has a first order fresnel lens. The first order fresnel lens is the most powerful lens, giving this lighthouse a throw of almost 20 miles out to sea! Boat tours are available to reach this Maine lighthouse.

• Great Duck Island Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Built a little later than some of the other Maine lighthouses this 1890 light was erected with a red daytime light to lead ships into Mt Desert Island, and with a fog horn signal so ships entering the harbor in the thick summer fog would still be able to find their way.

• Little River Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  If you're heading north to "Downiest Maine" a stop in a Little River Light is a must. Sitting at the entrance to Cutler Harbor, this lighthouse was rebuilt in the late 1800's as a brick lined cast iron lighthouse.

• Monhegan Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Pack a picnic lunch and take the mailboat out to Monhegan Island to visit this Maine lighthouse!

• Tenants Harbor Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  This Maine lighthouse is owned by the Wyeth's, a family of artists who frequently feature Tenants Harbor Light in their artwork.

• Goose Rock Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Located in Penobscot Bay, this lighthouse is privately owned, and if you plan way far in advance you can book a stay IN this Maine lighthouse. It is the only lighthouse off of the eastern seaboard that you can stay overnight in!

• Grindle Point Sailor's Museum and Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  Take the ferry from Lincolnville to Grindle Point Light and climb to the top for beautiful views of the bay. After your explore the lighthouse head over to Cellar Door Winery for a tasting and cheese plate!

• Doubling Point Lighthouse in Maine, United States

  
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  This adorable lighthouse is a miniature version of Marshall Point (the Forrest Gump lighthouse). It is all the way down a dirt road in what looks like your just driving to someones house. Since it is smaller its not as busy, but there are only spots for three cars in the parking area so go early.