Portland Head Lighthouse Maine

Portland Head Light

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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping … See more

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Sep 3, 2024
This is a nice place to walk around and see the sights. The head light was very pretty and interesting. The history of it was neat. The view was incredible. Full review by Alex S
Aug 30, 2024
The oldest lighthouse in Maine is only 5 miles from downtown Portland. Built in 1791 under the direction of George Washington for $1500, this lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth is an iconic image along th… Full review by Marty B
Aug 28, 2024
We had a bit of time and wanted to get an ocean-fix, so headed to Portland Head Light. Just wonderful! We started with a stop at the lighthouse: so beautiful! There is a little museum ($10 I thin… Full review by Kathleen C
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Formerly known as the Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, the tower of strength has been ingrained into the fabric of Maine since its est…
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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary …
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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine that sits at the entrance of the shipping channel into Casco Bay. The h…
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Is the view for the lighthouse wheelchair accessible?
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Yes it is easily visible from the car park.
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Is the parking lot big enough to park a camper?
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Definitely
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Is this place pet friendly?
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Yes, it's very pet friendly with lots of big, grassy areas. When we were there in early July several people had their dogs with them.
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Is there free parking and is there a fee just to go see the lighthouse?
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Yes parking is freeeeeee
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How to photograph the lighthouse before sunrise and after sunset? The lighthouse is closed, I am planning to do …
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How to photograph the lighthouse before sunrise and after sunset? The lighthouse is closed, I am planning to do astrophotography. Can anyone guide me the locations?
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I believe there was a beach area in a nearby neighborhood where you could view the lighthouse from a distance, but I do not know of they close it off at certain times either. …
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I believe there was a beach area in a nearby neighborhood where you could view the lighthouse from a distance, but I do not know of they close it off at certain times either. Otherwise, try contacting the museum and asking someone there if they grant permission for such things.
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