Portland Head Light
Historical landmark · Cumberland County ·
Historic lighthouse, museum, gift shop, coastal park, food trucks
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Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Get directions
Historic lighthouse, museum, gift shop, coastal park, food trucks
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Get directions
"I admire Portland Head Light as Maine’s oldest lighthouse, prominently situated within Fort Williams Park." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Dating back to 1791, this is the oldest lighthouse in Maine and arguably the most beautiful in New England. It contains an excellent museum (in the former Keepers' Quarters) delving into its history, as well as a gift shop. Just outside is Fort Williams Park, made up of 90 acres filled with coastal hiking paths and picnic tables, gardens, and a beach. Note that the park is open year round from sunrise to sunset, but the museum and shop are open daily in the summer, and weekends only during the off-season." - Alexandra Hall
"I visit Portland Head Light within Fort Williams Park, which is described as America’s most-photographed lighthouse and provides an unmistakable focal point for the park’s dramatic seaside vistas." - Stasia Brewczynski
"Dating back to 1791, Portland Head Light is a classic historic lighthouse worth visiting." - Matthew Kepnes