Spring Point Ledge Light, South Portland

Name: Spring Point Ledge Light
Address: 2 Fort Rd, South Portland, 04106-1611, United States
Telephone: +1 866-570-5706

#2 among attractions in South Portland

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Spring Point Ledge Light, South Portland

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Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, that marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. It is now adjacent to the campus of Southern Maine Community College. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°39'8"N, 70°13'26"W

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2 Fort RdFort PrebleSouth Portland 04106-1611 United States

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+1 866-570-5706

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Spring Point Ledge Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Eastern Promenade, Portland Observatory, Portland Breakwater Light.

1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Portland
32 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum offers a unique glimpse into the bygone era of narrow gauge railroads that once traversed the rugged landscapes of Maine. This charming museum is dedicated to preserving the...
1.6 miNW
Cycling, Bike path, Playground
Eastern Promenade, Portland
42 min walk • The Eastern Promenade is a historic promenade, 68.2-acre public park and recreation area in Portland, Maine. Construction of the Promenade began in 1836 and continued periodically until 1934.
1.5 miNW
Observation decks and towers, Observatories and planetariums, Historical place
Portland Observatory, Portland
39 min walk • The Portland Observatory is a historic maritime signal tower at 138 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, Maine. Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States.
0.6 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Portland Breakwater Light, South Portland
16 min walk • The Portland Breakwater Light is a small lighthouse in South Portland, Maine.
0.8 miN
Park
Fort Gorges, Portland
20 min walk • Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine. Built from 1858 to 1864, no battles were fought there and no troops were stationed there.
1.5 miNW
Church, Theater, Queen Anne architecture
St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland
39 min walk • The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a performing arts center and community space at 76 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill district of Portland, Maine. It is located in the former parish house of the St. Lawrence Church, a historic Romanesque church that was built in 1897 and demolished in 2008.
1.2 miW
Boat tours, Private tours, Tours
Bagheera, Portland
32 min walk • Bagheera, formerly Beacon Rock, is a historic schooner normally berthed at the Maine State Pier in Portland, Maine. She is a two-masted auxiliary rigged schooner, built in 1924 by the noted naval architect John G.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Southern Maine Community College, South Portland
11 min walk • Southern Maine Community College is a public community college in South Portland, Maine. It is part of the Maine Community College System.
1 miS
43°38'21"N • 70°13'51"W
Willard Scoops, South Portland
25 min walk • Park
1.3 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Piers and boardwalks
Maine State Pier, Portland
33 min walk • The Maine State Pier is a municipal-owned deepwater marine facility and music venue located at the intersection of Commercial Street and Franklin Street on the eastern waterfront in Portland, Maine. It was completed in 1924.
1.3 miW
Ship
Wendameen Yacht, Portland
33 min walk • Wendameen is a historic schooner normally berthed at the Maine State Pier on Commercial Street in Portland, Maine. She is a two-masted auxiliary rigged schooner, designed in 1912 by the noted naval architect John G. Alden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spring Point Ledge Light?

Nearby attractions include Southern Maine Community College, South Portland (11 min walk), Portland Breakwater Light, South Portland (16 min walk), Fort Gorges, Portland (20 min walk).