As trade flourished, the lack of markers for the entrance to Portland Harbor made the journey a dangerous one for incoming merchants, leading to the construction of the state's first lighthouse.

maine lighthouse photos stock videos & royalty-free footage Riding on a fast boat passing Bug Light Lighthouse in Portland Maine USA. Portland Head Light Lighthouse Close up of the Portland Head Light ...

The lighthouse got its name from being situated at the entrance for ships at Portland Harbor. Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 ...

Located just 5 miles south of downtown Portland is the Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in the state. The historic lighthouse, situated on the rocky coastline of Fort Williams State Park ...

The most famous of these is the Portland Head Light, built from 1787-1790, it is Maine's oldest lighthouse. Perched at the edge of scenic Fort Williams Park, just outside of Portland, it is one of ...

In America, these feathered icons dot coastlines, lakeshores, and islands. Each offers a glimpse into history, and the views ...

This scenic spot in Maine is one of the best places in the world for a proposal, according to Conde Nast Traveler.

Let’s start big picture here. 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 ...

Cape Neddick Lighthouse, better known as "Nubble Light," and Portland Head Lighthouse are two of America’s best-known and most visited lighthouses. The majestic rocky coast of Maine provides a ...