Lighthouses of Maine
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Port
Portland, Maine, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$130
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The spectacular rocky coastline of Maine is studded with lighthouses dating back more than 200 years. Today, go maritime and explore a trio of Portland's historic lighthouses -- Bug Light, the Spring Point Ledge Light, and the Portland Head Light.
Air-conditioned transportation takes you on a scenic panoramic drive through Portland, voted one of America's most livable cities by Forbes Magazine. Skirt the Eastern Promenade with panoramic views of Casco Bay and the Calendar Islands. Watch for the Portland Observatory, the new Arts District, the Old Port, and a thriving business community.
Head out to some of Maine's historic lighthouses -- each architecturally different, yet sharing the same purpose. The Portland Breakwater lighthouse is known locally as the Bug Light because, at just 27 feet tall, it's shorter than many lighthouses. Built in 1875 and considered the most elegant of all Maine's lighthouses, it was modeled after an ancient Greek monument built in the 4th century BC. Nearby, the Liberty Ship Memorial commemorates ships constructed during World War II.
The Spring Point Ledge lighthouse was constructed in 1891 after many vessels ran aground on the area's dangerous rocky coast.
Stunning Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine, commissioned by President Washington in 1797 and dedicated by the Marquis de Lafayette; it was the first lighthouse completed by the newly-created US government and is listed on the Register of Historic Places. Your visit here at Fort Williams includes time in the museum housed in the former lighthousekeepers' quarters.
Please note: Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof.