Best Lighthouses

Maine's most iconic and photogenic lighthouses along the coast. These beacons have guided mariners for centuries.

Portland Head Light

Commissioned by George Washington, this is Maine's oldest and most photographed lighthouse, set in the stunning Fort Williams Park.

Famous for the spectacular striated rock formations below it. You can climb the tower for a small fee.

Perched on a sea cliff, this is the most famous sunset spot in Acadia National Park.

The candy-striped tower at the easternmost point of the United States. The coastal trail here offers views of Canada.

Unique because you have to walk nearly a mile on a massive granite breakwater to reach it.

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