Visiting and photographing lighthouses is a popular hobby. Explore why these beautiful structures that once aided navigation are so interesting.
Michigan City Lighthouse is in a state known for corn not maritime commerce yet Michigan City is a busy port. This lighthouse has guided ships from the pre-Civil War era all the way up to the modern age. See Michigan City Lighthouse here. See more »
The Admiralty Head lighthouse is one of the most beautiful in the Pacific Northwest. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1927 and now serves as a popular museum. See a profile and a picture of the Admiralty Head lighthouse.
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America's lighthouses -- though they may be just decorations now -- used to serve a life-saving function. Many of these lighthouses continue to serve as vital navigation aids and landmarks for passing ships. Learn about America's lighthouses.
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American Shoals Lighthouse is found out in the water along the Florida Keys to warn sailors of the reefs below. The lighthouse includes an octagonal keeper's residence that sits 40 feet above the water. See American Shoals Lighthouse here.
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Beavertail Lighthouse the fourth built in the United States shines from the shores of Rhode Island. It was built in 1749 out of the need for a reliable lighthouse to warn the busy ship traffic of a narrow channel. Learn more about Beavertail Lighthou
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The Biloxi lighthouse is unusual in many ways including the fact that it has had two female lighthouse keepers. The 48-foot tower was constructed of cast iron and then lined with locally fired bricks. Learn about the Biloxi lighthouse.
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Block Island Southeast lighthouse has guided ships into Long Island Sound or south toward New York City. The lighthouse is distinctive because of the over sized catwalk that surrounds the top of the lighthouse. Learn about Block Island Southeast ligh
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The Boston Light lighthouse is the only lighthouse in America that continues to have resident keepers. Located ten miles east of Boston this lighthouse has guided ships into Boston Harbor for close to 300 years. Learn about the history of the Boston
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Brant Point Lighthouse is built at the entrance of Nantucket harbor and is a popular vacation destination. Established in 1746 this lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouse sites in the United States. Learn about the Brant Point Lighthouse.
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Buffalo Lighthouse in New York was the first built on Lake Erie shortly after construction of the Erie Canal. The light was built to alert ships that they were approaching the port of Buffalo and the Niagara River. Learn about Buffalo Lighthouse here
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Cape Ann lighthouse is among the oldest lighthouses on the New England coast and boy could it tell some stories. Established in 1771 the twin lighthouses stand about 300 feet apart on the small island. Learn about the Cape Ann lighthouse.
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The Cape Cod Lighthouse once written about by Henry David Thoreau has saved many sailors from dense fog. The lighthouse was built in 1798 and is the oldest lighthouse on the sandy Cape Cod peninsula. Learn about the Cape Cod Lighthouse here.
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The Cape Flattery lighthouse is the northernmost lighthouse in the lower 48 states. The lighthouse was built on Tatoosh Island in 1857 just one year after the first lighthouse in the region was built. See a profile and a picture of the Cape Flattery
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The Cape Florida Lighthouse has survived hurricanes and Indian attacks in its history in the Florida Keys. Located on Key West the lighthouse stands a mere 90 miles from the coast of Cuba. Learn about the Cape Florida Lighthouse.
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The towering Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has long protected North Carolina's Outer Banks. The Hatteras lighthouse is perhaps the most famous lighthouse in the United States. Learn about the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
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Virginia's Cape Henry Lighthouse has long been a key navigational aid. The original sandstone lighthouse has weathered the elements for over 200 years. Today two lighthouse towers stand side by side. See Cape Henry Lighthouse here.
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Cape Neddick Lighthouse in southern Maine is known for its Victorian style and holiday lights display. The lighthouse is inaccessible to visitors because it sits on a small rocky island by itself. Learn more about Cape Neddick Lighthouse here.
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The Five Finger lighthouse reaches out to guide maritime traffic along the Inside Passage. It is located about 70 mile south of Juneau the capital of Alaska. See a profile and picture of the Five Finger lighthouse.
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Fort Niagara Lighthouse rises to light freshwater where the Niagara River and Lake Ontario meet in New York. This lighthouse was constructed to warn of the deadly shoals that are found throughout the Great Lakes. Learn about Fort Niagara Lighthouse h
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The Grand Haven Lighthouse was built to warn mariners of shallow waters close to shore. The lighthouse is covered with iron plates that provide greater protection from the ice and waves. See a profile and a picture of the Grand Haven lighthouse.
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The Grosse Point lighthouse is the loveliest of all lights built along the coasts east and west of Chicago. Despite going out of service in 1935 the lighthouse is maintained by the local government. Learn about the Grosse Point lighthouse.
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