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.

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

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 ...

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, the first ...

Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

You can also visit iconic Maine attractions like the Portland Head Lighthouse. From exploring the beach to getting lost in its expansive woodlands, outdoor enthusiasts will thrive in and around ...