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.
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Nauset Light
Eastham
Nobska Point Lighthouse
Woods Hole
Point Gammon Light
South Yarmouth
Race Point Light
Provincetown
Sankaty Head Light
Nantucket
Scituate Light
Scituate
South Shore Irish Heritage Trail
Scituate
Stage Harbor Light
Chatham
The Trustees
Boston
West Chop Light
Vineyard Haven
Wings Neck Light
Falmouth
Winter Island Light
Salem
Wood End Light
Provincetown
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
Cape Cod Lighthouse Tours
Hyannis
Five historic Cape Cod lighthouses are open to the public for tours during the summer months and on special occasions... more
Minots Ledge Light
Cohasset
Est. in 1850; best views are from Sandy Beach. No public access. more
Old Scituate Lighthouse
Scituate
Three Sisters Lights
Eastham
Est. in 1838. Grounds open only. more
West Dennis Light
West Dennis
Est. in 1855; lighthouse is now a restaurant and inn. more
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Nauset Light
Ocean View Dr.
Eastham
508-240-2612 - B
Nobska Point Lighthouse
Junction Of Nobska Road And Church Street
Woods Hole
508-457-3219 - C
Point Gammon Light
Great Island
South Yarmouth
n/a - D
Race Point Light
Race Point Beach
Provincetown
508-487-9930 - E
Sankaty Head Light
Baxter St.
Nantucket
n/a - F
Scituate Light
100 Lighthouse Rd.
Scituate
781-545-1083 - G
South Shore Irish Heritage Trail
Po Box 132
Scituate
781-545-4732 - H
Stage Harbor Light
Stage Harbor
Chatham
n/a - I
The Trustees
200 High Street
4th Floor
Boston
617.542.7696 x2123 - J
West Chop Light
West Chop Rd.
Vineyard Haven
n/a - K
Wings Neck Light
Buzzards Bay
Falmouth
n/a - L
Winter Island Light
Winter Island Rd.
Salem
978-745-9430 - M
Wood End Light
Commercial St. Breakwater
Provincetown
508-888-9784 - N
Cape Ann Light Station at Thacher Island
Thacher Island
Box 73
Rockport
978-546-7697 - O
Cape Cod Lighthouse Tours
Various
Hyannis
na - P
Minots Ledge Light
Cohasset Rocks
Cohasset
781-383-4100 - Q
Old Scituate Lighthouse
100 Lighthouse Road
Scituate
na - R
Three Sisters Lights
Ocean View Dr.
Eastham
508-240-2612 - S
West Dennis Light
Lighthouse Rd.
West Dennis
508-398-2244
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