Lighthouses in Massachusetts were once trusted tools for navigation at sea. Today they are windows into our nautical past, filled with folklore and stories of shipwrecks, heroism, romance, and, some say, ghosts.
There’s Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse in America, established in 1716. Highland Light on Cape Cod was the first light seen on a voyage from Europe to Boston. Brant Point Light on Nantucket Island has been moved and rebuilt more than any other. Race Point Light, in Provincetown, is open to the public for overnight stays. There are so many more, and we welcome you to come explore, learn about, and experience our wondrous array of these historic beacons located up and down our coastlines.
See the Cape Cod Lighthouse Tour Schedule.
Bakers Island Light
Salem
Derby Wharf Light
Salem
Eastern Point Light
Gloucester
Hospital Point Range Light
Beverly
Marblehead Light
Marblehead
Winter Island Light
Salem
Cape Ann Light Station at Thacher Island
Rockport
Only operating twin lighthouses in the nation dates to 1771. Access to towers for guests.Wednesday and Saturday morning trips free... more
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Bakers Island Light
Baker Island Light
Salem
978-740-0444 - B
Derby Wharf Light
Salem Harbor
Salem
978-740-1660 - C
Eastern Point Light
Gloucester Harbor
Gloucester
978-281-8865 - D
Hospital Point Range Light
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Beverly
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Marblehead Light
Marblehead Neck
Marblehead
617-631-3350 - F
Winter Island Light
Winter Island Rd.
Salem
978-745-9430 - G
Cape Ann Light Station at Thacher Island
Thacher Island
Box 73
Rockport
978-546-7697
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