There are reportedly 65 lighthouses in Maine that have stood for the last 2 centuries spanning the 3,500 miles of coastline. The history behind each is fascinating and many still function in full capacity today; albeit, possibly with updated technology. Some have been turned into or had the addition of gift shops and some are still lived in to this day. While a fair number are reachable only by boat, many others are relatively easily accessible by vehicle. In my relatively short time in Maine, I only ventured to a handful but they’re some of the most highly acclaimed and if I could do it all over again, they’re still my top pics! Some are re-featured from other posts, but I felt a lighthouse dedicated post was necessary after a year in Maine. There’s not a whole lot to say about them, because i’m not a huge historian, but definitely worth looking into if you are!

From The Ones I Visited
– Best View: Bass Harbor Head Light Station
– Most Relaxing: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
– Most Famous: Marshall Point Lighthouse (Featured in Forrest Gump)
– Creepiest: Squirrel Point Light
– Best Walk: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
– Oldest: The Portland Head Light

Nomenclature is a Thing:
– Light(house) = Tower itself with the lantern room
– Light Station = Property containing multiple outbuildings (eg: separate living quarters) as well as lighthouse tower itself
– Stag Lights = Lights with no families (usually offshore)
– Head(land) = A type or promontory, coastal landform, with a high point of land and usually with a sheer drop into a body of water. A large one is called a cape. They’re super cool for the high, breaking waves, unique rock formations from erosion and steep cliffs with gorgeous views.

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