Portland Head Light - Cape Elizabeth Park
- Address: 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
- Phone: +1 207 799 2661
- Website:www.lighthousefriends.com
Portland Head Light
1000 Shore RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Portland Head Light Details
Full Amenity List
- Wheelchair Accessible
Descriptions from Across the Web
- 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 ... more on TripAdvisor
- This park offers 90 acres, spectacular ocean views, picnic facilities, recreation areas, historic structures, plenty of hiking trails, and a lighthouse complex. Dogs are allowed throughout the park; they are not allowed in buildings. Dogs ... more on DogFriendly.com
- Historic Portland Head Light, familiar to many from photographs and Edward Hopper's painting Portland Head-Light (1927), was commissioned by George Washington in 1790. The towering white stone lighthouse stands over the keeper's house, a white home with a blazing red roof. Besides a harbor view, ... more on Fodor's
- Portland Head Light Station is a lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It has been called the "Most photographed lighthouse in North America."The lighthouse is visited by nearly one million people per year. Construction began in 1787 at the directive of George Washington, and was completed... more on En.wikipedia.org
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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National Treasure
Portland Head is one of the greatest and most beautiful lighthouses in America. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses and the surrounding fort that houses the light is pristine. It has been reviewed ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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A must see
Portland Head Light is the most majestic lighthouse in Maine. A trip to Maine would not be complete without stopping at this treasured landmark. It sits high atop the cliffs and can best be viewed by going up some steps and following a path up the coast, from this vantage ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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Don't miss this highlight!
It is a short drive from Portland, so don't miss it. The lighthouse is in Fort Williams Park. There is a gift shop and museum. You will get great views and photo opportunities, and there is also a little walking trail. I saw it on the Mainely Tours trolley tour, which leaves from the Old Port and... girlluxe, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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A Majestic Lighthouse - Vist the others nearby
You definitely don't want to miss Portland Head Light. Remeber to take a walk along the coastal trails of Fort Williams Park as well, and enjoy the views and the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks. Also, since you're in the area, take a short drive north (a few miles) to South Portland and ... cman3002, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
Directions
From Cape Elizabeth, ME Head southeast on ME-77/Ocean House Rd toward Shore Rd, Turn left at Shore Rd
Miscellaneous
- Admission: $2
Other Web Resources
- www.lighthousefriends.com
- http://www.visitportland.com
- http://listings.mainetourism.com
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