Portland Head Light Lighthouse

Portland Head Light

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Tripadvisor (2,469) · Historical landmark in Cape Elizabeth, United States
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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a headland at the entrance of the primary shipping … See more

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Oct 12, 2024
The Portland Head Light is definitely a must see when visiting Portland. It is a beautiful picturesque lighthouse. The views are magnificent. There are nice pathways to walk along the coastline. … Full review by JPCDirector
Oct 2, 2024
Spectacular views. It was very windy the day we visited with huge waves breaking on the rocks. So many places to take great photos. Take the cliff walk as far as you like to really see some good v… Full review by bushes5
Oct 1, 2024
My wife and I knew we had to go see the iconic Maine lighthouse. It did not disappoint. You cannot go inside the lighthouse or the home there unfortunately. However, I understand why. The view from w… Full review by like2travel67
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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…
cityseeker.com
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 …
sygic.com
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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Facts

Located:Portland Head off Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Height:24.38 m (80.0 ft)
Area:10 acres (4.0 ha)
Architect:Nichols, John; Bryant, Jonathan

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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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