While it may not be possible to declare a clear winner in the "most photographed" competition, one thing is certain--many, many people visit the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as Nubble Light, in the southern town of York Beach, Maine, each year, and visiting without a camera would be pure folly.
Here are some quick facts about the Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light, along with directions so that you can find this scenic spot and stake out your own perfect shot.
Year Built: 1879
Cost to Build: $15,000
Year Automated: 1987
Owned By: The Town of York
Keeper's House: The Keeper's House consists of six rooms and is constructed in the shape of a cross. Roof points of the Victorian structure are positioned to indicate the four signs of the compass--north, south, east and west.
Best Times to Visit: The lighthouse is lovely year-round, but you'll get a special treat when you visit during the holiday season. The lighthouse is decorated with white lights each year, and the Annual Lighting of the Nubble takes place the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. The lighthouse is also decked out in white lights during "Christmas in July," held each year at the start of the York Days Celebration.
Getting There: From I-95, take exit 7 for York. At the light, bear right onto Route 1 South. At the light at the top of the hill, turn left onto Route 1A. Continue to follow Route 1A/York Street to York Beach. York Street becomes Long Beach Avenue/Route 1A as it follows the shoreline. Watch for a right turn onto Nubble Road. It is approximately 1 mile to Sohier Park, from which you can view the Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Parking at Sohier Park is free.
Where to Stay: If you'd like to stay overnight near the Nubble Light, consider the nearby York Harbor Inn, or compare York, Maine, hotel rates at kayak.com.
Gift Shop: A gift shop selling Nubble Light souvenirs is located at the Sohier Park Welcome Center. It is open seasonally.
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