When you think of lighthouses, you probably picture them illuminating the seascape in the dead of night, warning sailors of rocky shorelines and shallow waters. However, lighthouses are more than just a way to guide ships through our nation’s waterways — they’re also landmarks with storied histories, towers from which you can take in breathtaking scenery, and even places where you can spend the night!
New York City has a collection of historic lighthouses, and many of them make for an exciting day trip or overnight adventure. You can visit the National Lighthouse Museum in Staten Island (which is also home to the world’s longest-running ferry ride), check out one of more than 180 lighthouse models at the Brooklyn Museum, or get up close with the lighthouses that usher ships into New York Harbor.
Even though technology like GPS has left many of these sentinels without a practical purpose, their historical significance remains. To help preserve them, the General Services Administration (GSA) auctions off lighthouses that aren’t critical to its navigation needs. Many are now in the hands of nonprofits or other groups committed to preserving them, including the Stratford Shoal Light in Connecticut, and the Coos Bay and North Bend lighthouses in Oregon.
You’ll find lighthouses near me on the ocean, lakes, and in the middle of rivers across Maine — where you can climb to the top, take in breathtaking views, and explore the history behind these iconic structures. But if an up-close tour isn’t enough, some of these landmarks offer the chance to sleep the night away in the very same place where lighthouse keepers once lived!
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