Top Things to do in New England
Top Hotels in New England
- 1. The Verb Hotel
- 2. The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 3. Seaport Hotel
- 4. Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District
- 5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District
- 6. The Glen House
- 7. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District
- 8. The Revolution Hotel
- 9. Southbridge Hotel And Conference Center
- 10. Gorges Grant Hotel
What to do and see in New England, New England: The Best Lighthouses
Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Portland Head Light, Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, Great Point Light, Burnt Island Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Race Point Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Light, Chatham Lighthouse, Highland Light, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.
Restaurants in New England
1. Portland Head Light
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,278 reviews
Maine's oldest lighthouse - and one of the most picturesque and most frequently photographed in the U.S. - has been in operation since 1791. Although it is closed to the public, you can stop by the adjacent museum, enjoy the grounds which include a beach, lawns and picnic areas and view boats entering and leaving the harbor.
Reviewed By AjayCha - Chicago, United States
Amazing experience on a gorgeous day! We also spent the couple of bucks to see the museum which had some great exhibits on the history of the light house - Even my teenager had a great time and he hates museums!!
2. Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,661 reviews
Considered to be the "most photographed" lighthouse, this 41-foot conical tower sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble, a small offshore rocky islet, looking proudly over the Atlantic.
Reviewed By 581colleenc - Troy, United States
Nubble is one of Maine most famous lighthouses and for good reason. 1) Its one of the first places you come across as you drive into Maine. 2) Free and abundant parking 3) Cute visitors center/ gift shop 4) Amazing views on the left and right sides of the lighthouse 5) Huge rocks to carefully walk on 6) Great resturant (fox's) and ice cream shop (Dunne's) right next door! A Must!
3. Great Point Light
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 184 reviews
Towering more than 60 feet, this historic lighthouse was established in 1784, destroyed in 1984 and rebuilt in 1986. Located on the Coskata Coatue Wildlife Refuge. You can get a tour of the lighthouse if you join one of the Trustees of Reservations guided natural history tours depending on the time of year and access to the lighthouse. Beach access is limited during storms and high tides. Always check the local Great Point tides and never drive through water!
Reviewed By farmguy78
Rented a Jeep Wrangler from Affordable Rentals. Bought the pass to drive out to the lighthouse across the dunes. Beautiful scenery. Lots of seals. Worth every penny of the $50 fee.
4. Burnt Island Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By JoeInBucks - Feasterville, United States
Burnt Island is a great place for kids and adults. It’s not just the light house, the island is great for hiking can be circumnavigated (almost) there is a beach for wading and searching for sea glass. Two additional light houses can be seen from the island, Ram Island and the Cckholds . Pack a lunch and enjoy the views on the picnic tables. There is a dock for smaller boats and dinghies and three moorings available for visiting private boats or get tickets for an excursion boat ride near the town landing.
5. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 808 reviews
Reviewed By Enb307 - East Middlebury, United States
Nice relaxing day with a picnic, sitting by the ocean, visiting the museum and art gallery and of course climbing up into the lighthouse. Well worth the three dollar admission
6. Race Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
The Race Point Lighthouse, Keeper's House, Whistle House and Oil House are maintained by the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization of volunteer members whose mission is the restoration and preservation of these and other properties including Wood End and Long Point Lighthouses. In 1995, the Keeper's house and Whistle House were renovated and the opened for overnight stays to guests from around the world. Google Maps directs drivers to a road that is not accessible unless a permit is obtained from the NPS during the season and vehicle has 4 wheel drive. It is a 2 mile walk from the Race Point Beach, or an easier and shorter walk from the Hatches Harbor parking lot off the Province Lands Rd between Race Point and Herring Cove Beaches. The lighthouse tower is open for tours on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays during the season. Closed if the piping plovers close access to the beach.
Reviewed By 641zipw - Boston, United States
We visited the place last weekend in October. Nice experience. The view is great. Light house is facing East. Sunrise photo is great with sun light shines on the object. The seascape view is not that great because of view angle, kind of awkward angle on both side, East or West. From reviews, most people talk about the positive aspect of the visit. One thing I would like to point out that the hike is not an easy one for everyone. Before we went, we did not do enough homework, thought we could easily drive there. When we get there, we realize that vehicles are required to have beach permit. Even four wheel drive vehicles have special requirements for permit. We then think we can walk, but with all my photo equipment that is not prepare for hiking, the hike is a tough one. The sand is deep and you are limited on walking only on the vehicle track. You need flash light to walk before sunrise. One step high, next step low - tough. It took us almost two hours to get there. Four hrs of walking on sand back and forth may be a challenge for many. Beware.
7. Rockland Breakwater Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Visitors can explore the beach area surrounding the lighthouse that was built at the beginning of the 20th century.
Reviewed By cardou27 - Greenwich, United States
While you should watch your step, this is a wonderful 4300 foot walk along a historic breakwater built at the end of the 19th century. A great way to get some fresh air and see Rockland.
8. Chatham Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 688 reviews
One of the most famous and interesting lighthouses on Cape Cod.
Reviewed By amf660 - Briarcliff Manor, United States
Worth the brief walk from town. This lighthouse is in a great location facing the Atlantic (there is parking directly across the street) & is a nice attraction to see while in Chatham.
9. Highland Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
This lighthouse was the first light sailors glimpsed when reaching this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Reviewed By iheartbigpapi - Boston, United States
You can’t pass up seeing the first light house in Cape Cod, which was commissioned by then President George Washington and built in the late 1700s.
10. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By directorfantasies - Tampa, United States
This active working lighthouse is located in South Portland on the Southern Maine Community College campus at the end of a granite breakwater that juts out into Portland Harbor and Casco Bay. Visitors can walk the 900 foot breakwater right up to the lighthouse, but walking does require careful steps as the blocks are irregular in shape and there are gaps between them. The day we were there it was windy so my husband wouldn't let me walk out. The lighthouse is open on certain days for tours, mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays plus some Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend (see their website). Tours are led by volunteers of the Spring Point Ledge Light Trust give visitors the history of the lighthouse. We have also approached this lighthouse from the water on a lighthouse tour that leaves the Old Port across the harbor. We also had the experience of staying at the Spring Point Inn with the view of the lighthouse from our room. (See my review on that for more info.) Also take time to explore the ruins of Fort Preble which overlook the lighthouse.
