Lighthouses on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
This area has some of the most picturesque lighthouses in the world. Visit them all, even if it's only online. Details and photos on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket lighthouses.
Aquinnah (Gay Head) Light
In 1998, Gay Head was changed to the original Native American name, Aquinnah. The lighthouse is the largest on the island and guards treacherous shoals offshore, the Devil's Bridge. History and photos.
In 1998, Gay Head was changed to the original Native American name, Aquinnah. The lighthouse is the largest on the island and guards treacherous shoals offshore, the Devil's Bridge. History and photos.
Brant Point Light
This lighthouse is familiar to anyone entering Nantucket harbor. Site of the second lighthouse built in America (1746), it has been rebuilt nine times.
This lighthouse is familiar to anyone entering Nantucket harbor. Site of the second lighthouse built in America (1746), it has been rebuilt nine times.
Cape Pogue Light Tours
Located on Chappaquiddick Island, tour the lighthouse sight in a 4-wheel drive with a naturalist guide.
Located on Chappaquiddick Island, tour the lighthouse sight in a 4-wheel drive with a naturalist guide.
Chatham Light
A brief history and beautiful photo of one of the most visited locations on Cape Cod.
A brief history and beautiful photo of one of the most visited locations on Cape Cod.
East Chop Light
Set on Telegraph Hill in Oak Bluffs, the lighthouse was built in 1875. History and photos.
Set on Telegraph Hill in Oak Bluffs, the lighthouse was built in 1875. History and photos.
Edgartown Harbor Light
The original lighthouse was damaged in the Hurricane of 1938. It was replaced with an 1875 tower floated by barge from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Photos and history, from Lighthouse Getaway.
The original lighthouse was damaged in the Hurricane of 1938. It was replaced with an 1875 tower floated by barge from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Photos and history, from Lighthouse Getaway.
Great Point Light - Nantucket
Best reached by boat or 4-wheel drive, the lighthouse is located several miles up a beach. The original tower was built in 1784, the current tower was built in 1986--look for the solar panel.
Best reached by boat or 4-wheel drive, the lighthouse is located several miles up a beach. The original tower was built in 1784, the current tower was built in 1986--look for the solar panel.
Highland (Cape Cod) Light
Be sure to read the detailed history of the lighthouse keepers and their visitors, including Henry David Thoreau. Includes a photo gallery.
Be sure to read the detailed history of the lighthouse keepers and their visitors, including Henry David Thoreau. Includes a photo gallery.
Martha's Vineyard Lighthouses
History of the five lighthouses compiled for the Chamber of Commerce.
History of the five lighthouses compiled for the Chamber of Commerce.
Nauset Light
An interesting look at the history of this lighthouse in Eastham. The current lighthouse was moved back from an eroding cliff in 1996.
An interesting look at the history of this lighthouse in Eastham. The current lighthouse was moved back from an eroding cliff in 1996.
Nobska Point Light
The lighthouse is near the Steamship Authority ferry in Woods Hole. It has a stationary light. Open only for special tours, but the view is spectacular from the grounds. Photo and brief history.
The lighthouse is near the Steamship Authority ferry in Woods Hole. It has a stationary light. Open only for special tours, but the view is spectacular from the grounds. Photo and brief history.
Race Point Light
Located on the tip of Cape Cod, the lighthouse keeper's cottage is now open for overnight stays. Present tower was built in 1876. Photos, history and bibliography.
Located on the tip of Cape Cod, the lighthouse keeper's cottage is now open for overnight stays. Present tower was built in 1876. Photos, history and bibliography.
Sankaty Head Light
Located north of Siasconset on the island of Nantucket, this lighthouse, built in 1850, was relocated from its position, which had become precarious due to beach erosion. Photos and brief history, from Lighthouse Getaway.
Located north of Siasconset on the island of Nantucket, this lighthouse, built in 1850, was relocated from its position, which had become precarious due to beach erosion. Photos and brief history, from Lighthouse Getaway.
West Chop Light
Located on private property in Tisbury, near Vineyard Haven harbor. The tower and station were built in 1891. Photos and brief history, from Lighthouse Getaway.
Located on private property in Tisbury, near Vineyard Haven harbor. The tower and station were built in 1891. Photos and brief history, from Lighthouse Getaway.
Cape Cod Travel Guide
More resources for planning your trip to Cape Cod and the Islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard including things to do, where to stay, lighthouses, dining, much more.
More resources for planning your trip to Cape Cod and the Islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard including things to do, where to stay, lighthouses, dining, much more.