Visitor's Guide 2018

HAVE YOU SEEN THE LIGHT?

While glorious at sea level, the bird’s-eye view is the tops!

Saturday, September 8 is Maine Open Light- house Day when many of the state’s iconic beacons are free for the public to climb. If you miss this annual event, no worries—these year- round attractions are always on guard with flashing beacons and moaning foghorns to enjoy from the ground up. These lighthouses are all within 20 minutes of downtown. See visitportland.com/things-to-do/lighthouses for a driving tour of all six. PORTLAND BREAKWATER (BUG LIGHT) Built 1855. Inspired by a Greek temple, this cast-iron structure stands at South Portland’s former WWII Liberty Ship boat yard. SPRING POINT LEDGE Built 1897. At the end of a stone breakwater in South Portland, this Caisson-style lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends. PORTLAND HEAD Built in 1791. Commissioned by George Washington on the cliffs of Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, it is one of the most photo- graphed lights in the world. CAPE ELIZABETH* Built 1828, replaced 1874. Best viewed from the shore and The Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth. CAPE ELIZABETH WEST* Built 1828, replaced 1874. Sister beacon to Cape Elizabeth Light, also viewed from The Lobster Shack (ceased use in 1924). RAM ISLAND LEDGE Built 1905. At the north side of Portland Har- bor. Best viewed from water or Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.

*Together known as "Two Lights"

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