Visiting and photographing lighthouses is a popular hobby. Explore why these beautiful structures that once aided navigation are so interesting.
Selkirk Lighthouse once kept sailors on stormy Lake Ontario safe and today it protects amateur boaters and fishers. The lighthouse resembles a New England farmhouse that would fit well in a Norman Rockwell painting. See Selkirk Lighthouse here. See more »
Oregon's scenic Heceta Head lighthouse is a favorite of lighthouse aficionados and tourists. This was one of the most challenging lighthouses to build because of the rugged coastline. See a profile and a picture of Heceta Head lighthouse.
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The Holland Harbor lighthouse is painted red to increase its visibility to mariners out on Lake Michigan. The lighthouse was constructed in 1872 and sits due west of the inland community of Lansing. Learn about the Holland Harbor lighthouse.
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Makapuu Point lighthouse offers one of the most breathtaking coastal panoramas of any in the United States. The lighthouse is located about 12 miles east of the city of Honolulu Hawaii. Learn about Makapuu Point lighthouse.
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Marblehead Lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio is the oldest active lighthouse in the Great Lakes. The lighthouse was constructed to mark the entrance to Sandusky Bay in Lake Erie. Learn about Marblehead Lighthouse here.
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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.
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Minot's Ledge Lighthouse which once fell into the sea safeguards sailors from Massachusetts' dangerous shoals. The lighthouse warns of the Minot's Ledge which is one of the most dangerous shoals in North America. See Minot's Ledge Lighthouse here.
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Montauk Point Lighthouse at the far-east edge of Long Island is among the first sights from the Atlantic. The lighthouse was built in 1791 and has overseen the steady stream of ship traffic into New York ever since. Learn about the Montauk Point Ligh
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Morris Island Lighthouse in Charleston South Carolina stands alone in the water a victim of erosion. Efforts are afoot in Charleston to save the lighthouse because of the importance to the history of the region. Learn about the Morris Island Lighthou
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Navesink Lighthouse on New Jersey's northern shore marks a navigational spot first found by Henry Hudson. There are few lighthouses in American that are as sturdily constructed as the Navesink Lighthouse. Learn about Navesink Lighthouse here.
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The New London Lighthouse stands eight stories above the Connecticut shoreline and is over 200 years old. Built in 1760 this lighthouse was funded by a public lottery and was built to warn of the Thames River inlet. Learn about the New London Lightho
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Old Mackinac Point lighthouse was a significant lighthouse on the south shores of the Straits of Mackinac. Constructed of brick the lighthouse is one of the most solid lighthouses in the region. Learn about Old Mackinac Point lighthouse.
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The Old Point Loma lighthouse is one of the most scenic lighthouses in the United States. The lighthouse sits 500 feet above the level of the water and was frequently obscured by fog. See a profile and a picture of Old Point Loma lighthouse.
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Plymouth Lighthouse is older than the Declaration of Independence and located near where the Pilgrims landed. It was built in 1769 and features pyramidal design which helps it stand up to harsh weather. Learn about the Plymouth Lighthouse.
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The Point Bolivar lighthouse has acted as a shelter for the residents of Galveston during hurricanes. 120 people used the tower as a shelter during the 1900 hurricane that killed over 8000 people. See a profile of the Point Bolivar lighthouse.
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South Padre Island's Point Isabel lighthouse was built in 1852 during the heyday of lighthouse building. The 57-foot tower is similar in design to the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras and Biloxi. See a profile of the Point Isabel lighthouse.
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The Pointe Aux Barques lighthouse was given its name by the French fur-trappers. It was built to warn of the shallow waters of Saginaw Bay which is less than 8 feet deep. See a profile and a picture of the Pointe Aux Barques lighthouse.
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Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse shines over sandy beaches between Saint Augustine and Cape Canaveral Florida. The lighthouse is 18 feet shorter than the Hatteras lighthouse which is the tallest in the U.S. See Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse here.
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Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine is hailed as among the most beautiful lighthouses in the country. This lighthouse has stood at the entrance to the Portland harbor since its completion in 1791. Learn about the Portland Head Lighthouse.
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Portsmouth Harbor lighthouse has been visited by the likes of George Washington and Henry David Thoreau. During the Revolutionary War the lighthouse guided local privateers during raids on British ships. Learn about Portsmouth Harbor lighthouse.
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Presque Isle Lighthouse is found surprisingly on a peninsula in Pennsylvania along Lake Erie. The lighthouse is unusual because of it's square shape and bold color pattern. Learn about and see Presque Isle Lighthouse here.
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