Portland Head Light
Maine is the most northern state of New England and is full of beautiful Treasures Of Traveling including Acadia National Park and the Portland Head Light! Take a few hours in the morning or a few hours in the afternoon to explore the lighthouse and surrounding park. Or better yet, go to watch the sunrise or sunset. You will not be disappointed!
First and foremost the Portland Head Light is famously beautiful! It is also informally known as the Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse because it is located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. This lighthouse was actually built in 1791 and is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine.
The lighthouse warns sea going fisherman about the spectacular shore line of the coast of Maine as the sits at the entranced of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor.
Portland Head Lighthouse Webcam
If you are unable to make it to the lighthouse in person, you can visit the lighthouse’s website and watch the live webcam with a view of Casco Bay. Check out the live webcam at night and see the light warning fisherman of the dangerous shores.
The lighthouse is currently maintained by the United States Coast Guard allowing for the automation of the light. You can also enjoy the surrounding jagged shoreline of Fort Williams Park.
Fort Williams Park
Fort Williams Park includes ninety acres of surrounding land offering scenic ocean views, hiking trails, picnic facilities, sports and recreation areas, along with historic fort structures and is open from sunup to sundown.
If you have the time, enjoy the museum located within the former Keepers’ Quarters, where you will learn about how in 1776, the Town of Cape Elizabeth posted eight soldiers at Portland Head to warn its citizens of incoming British attacks.
Portland Head Light is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon exploring the lighthouse and stunningly beautiful shoreline of Fort Williams Park so don’t forget to visit this classic Portland site when you are trying to plan your next visit to New England. Make sure to check out a few of the other Treasures Of Traveling we stopped along on our road trip through the north east including Niagara Falls, Acadia National Park and the Adirondack Mountains.
Check out the map below to see where Portland Head Light is located at!
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