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Tour the North American Lighthouses

"Part of the appeal lighthouses have is that they are found in some of the most beautiful settings, often on rugged coastlines dotted with conifers or on sandy beaches lined with palms. Lighthouses can also be found in the remote extremes of the country where a sunset or sunrise over a large body of water can be enjoyed in complete solitude. A perfect viewing platform for these spectacular settings is the walkway encircling the lantern room atop the lighthouse." - Kraig, LighthouseFriends.com

Taking a road trip tour of the hundreds of lighthouses around North America is an incredible way to see the country, it's natural wonders and it's roadside oddities and it's cheap too!

A guide to North American lighthouses

Where to go, how to get there and where to stay

Chicago harbor lighthouse

Here you will find all the resources you need to plan a tour of the hundreds of lighthouses in and around North America. There are maps showing the exact locations of the lighthouses as well as photos to show you what you will see before you get there. There's recommendations and reviews from other travelers but, best of all, you can Learn from the Locals by talking directly to some of the people that live next to and around these monuments. Friendly, helpful people happy to share their advice, hints and tips like Janelle (known as CCGAL on Squidoo) who lives right near both the Battery Point lighthouse as well as the most dangerous lighthouse in America, Saint George's Reef lighthouse.

Where to stay?

Cheap, comfortable accommodation

North Head Lighthouse

The car (or motorcycle if your wife will let you have one) is packed and you're excited to head out on the road to see the wonderful lighthouses dotted around our coasts and rivers but where are you going to stay? Will you camp out? Will you sleep in the car? Wouldn't it be great if you could stay at one of the lighthouses? Well you can! Thanks to our helpful friends Kraig and Marilyn over at LighthouseFriends.com, below is a map of 48 lighthouses in North America that also provide accommodation for visitors.

Stay at a lighthouse

Lighthouse B&B's, Inns and hostels

If you have stayed at any of these lighthouses, please review them by leaving a comment at the bottom of this page.
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The map in the link above features lighthouses that function as Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Vacation Rentals or Hostels, where guests can typically stay from one to several nights. Map created by LighthouseFriends.com

Learn from the Locals

Talk to the people that live there

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Below is a list of links that will put you in direct contact with people that have an expert level of knowledge about the places you want to visit. They know these lighthouses intimately and can help you plan your visit and get the most out of it. They can also help you save money with their local tips.

Reward and encourage these generous locals by voting on their links below or by adding your own link for a local (or a resource) that helped you make your tour of the lighthouses happen.

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Lighthouse Friends

This site includes photographs, directions, histories, more...7 points

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Fenwick Island Lighthouse

One of the many charming lighthouses of yesteryear more...3 points

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A Visit to the Mukilteo Lighthouse

The Mukilteo Lighthouse is located on Elliot Point more...3 points

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Visit Roanoke Island

Roanoke Island is a wonderful day trip from the Ou more...3 points

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http://www.squidoo.com/muskegonlighthouse

The lighthouses in Muskegon, Michigan are great on more...3 points

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St George Reef Lighthouse

The iconic St. George Reef Lighthouse sits off the more...2 points

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras is one of five lighthouses that dot more...2 points

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Visit Currituck Lighthouse

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is home to five more...2 points

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http://www.squidoo.com/chesapeake-lighthouse

Local resident shares her knowledge of this beauti more...2 points

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Jupiter Lighthouse through the eye of a Camera

Every year we visit Jupiter, Florida to watch the more...2 points

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Official Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse website2 points

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Lighthouses of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

I had heard about the interesting lighthouses in N more...2 points

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http://www.squidoo.com/peggys-cove

Peggy's Cove is a popular tourist attraction just more...2 points

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Piney Point Lighthouse

On the shores of the Potomac river sits this beaut more...2 points

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http://www.squidoo.com/bodie-island-lighthouse

The lighthouse was not open to climb, but there wa more...2 points

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Cape Florida Lighthouse

The Cape Florida lighthouse is located on the sout more...2 points

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http://www.squidoo.com/floridalighthouses

The coastline of Florida is mainly low and sandy w more...2 points

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Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse

In my quest to photograph more lighthouses, we got more...2 points

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Nassau Lighthouse

On a cruise to the Bahamas, I was delighted when o more...2 points

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Georgia Lighthouses. Beautiful and Historic!

I love lighthouses and on a recent trip to the Geo more...2 points

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South Carolina Lighthouses

Lighthouse Friends.com lists 10 lighthouses in Sou more...2 points

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South Haven Lighthouse-a Light for all Seasons

The lighthouse in South Haven, Michigan has been w more...2 points

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Grand Haven Lighthouses-Lake Michigan

I love to be able to see a lighthouse up close. Th more...2 points

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http://www.squidoo.com/Lighthouse-in-Holland-Michigan

Big Red lighthouse is a very unique lighthouse. It more...2 points

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Lighthouse through the Palms

Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse is a great lighthouse t more...2 points

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Port Washington- Art Deco Pierhead and Lighthouse

On our way to Door County, Wisconsin we decided to more...2 points

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Port Washington- Art Deco Pierhead and Lighthouse

On our way to Door County, Wisconsin we decided to more...2 points

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Cana Island Lighthouse

On our visit to Door County, Wisconsin we stayed a more...2 points

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Lighthouses of Door County, Wisconsin

Door County is on a peninsula that juts out of the more...2 points

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Haunted Port Townsend Lighthouse

Point Wilson is a finger of land jutting into the more...2 points

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Crescent City California

Whale watching, helicopter rides, the only tour of more...1 point

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http://www.squidoo.com/ocracoke-island

The island has miles of unspoiled beaches that are more...1 point

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http://www.squidoo.com/staugustine-lighthouse

St. Augustine is truly a historic treasure. It was more...1 point

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Map of the lighthouses

Where are the lighthouses located?

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These maps were created by the experts at LighthouseFriends.com and show the exact location of every lighthouse in and around North America.

Help others plan their own trips by voting on and commenting on the maps below if you have visited the lighthouses on these maps.

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Lighthouses of California - Google Maps

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Will you tour the lighthouses?

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Will you take a tour of the lighthouses?

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Yes! They are mucho cool!

Deadicated says:

Yes, they are way cool (and so phallic too, lol).

ItayasDesigns says:

I would love to! :)

JoshK47 says:

I've already taken one, now I just need to check out others!!!

gressaaudrina says:

touring a lighthouse sounds new to me, but its worth to try..^^

tylerabernethy21 says:

I would, and this lens helped me know which ones to make sure to visit along the way!

Nah, I'm guna eat some more pringles and drink a zima.

Thrinsdream says:

I wouldn't do a tour of lighthouses, but would definitely have a look if there was one where I was visiting in fact, we are off to Flamborough Head just up the road tonight to do just that! Talk about coincidence!

mihgasper says:

Why not eat some pringles INSIDE lighthouse?

 
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What should I change about this lens? I really enjoy lighthouses so I want to make this page one of my best so please give me any honest feedback you think will improve it.

  • lisadh May 29, 2012 @ 11:48 am | delete
    I love lighthouses. Great photos here!
  • Deadicated Apr 28, 2012 @ 1:26 am | delete
    Gudday and a great Lens on one of my favorite topics.
  • MyraReid Apr 17, 2012 @ 11:52 pm | delete
    North American Lighthouse is really great to go with.. nice lens
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    North American Lighthouse is really great to go with.. nice lens
  • ItayasDesigns Apr 17, 2012 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    Very lovely article! My husband is from Maine and he is quite partial to lighthouses.
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