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Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light is a sightseeing stop in Cape Elizabeth, ME, part of the Southern Maine Coast guide. Cost: free.
1000 Shore Rd · Cape Elizabeth, ME
Why you should go…
Portland Head Light stands on a rocky headland in Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, and it was first lit on January 10, 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. The white conical tower is still an active aid to navigation kept by the Coast Guard. You can tour the maritime museum in the former keeper's house, then wander the park to Battery Keyes, the ruins of Goddard Mansion and the Children's Garden.
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