Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth
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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. The light station is automated, and the tower, beacon, and foghorn are maintained by the United States Coast Guard, while the former lighthouse keepers' house is a maritime museum within Fort Williams Park. ()
Day trips
Portland Head Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Spring Point Ledge Light, Portland Breakwater Light, Fort Williams Park, Fort Gorges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Portland Head Light open?
Portland Head Light is open:
- Monday 10 am - 4 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 4 pm