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's rocky coastline is host to more than 60 lighthouses that once guided ships along Maine's coast to safety. The most famous of these is the Portland Head Light, built from 1787-1790, it is Maine ...

Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 miles southeast of Portland in Cape Elizabeth's Fort Williams Park, the tower provided ...

The Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse located in the coastal town of Cape Elizabeth, near Portland, Maine. It is ...

Here are the top lighthouses in the Portland area. This is one of the top things to do in Portland, Maine. Built in 1787, it is located in nearby Cape Elizabeth. The Portland Head Light still ...

Maine's 65 historic lighthouses beckon to visitors today just as they have drawn and guided ships into safe harbors for centuries along the state's rocky coastline. Portland Head Light ...

Portland Head Light: Where lighthouses go to retire in style. It’s been turning heads since before the Constitution was cool. Photo credit: Mark Stefko Our first stop is the crown jewel of Maine’s ...

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 ...