What is it about lighthouses that captures our imagination? Maybe they make us feel hopeful because they symbolize safety and security in stormy weather. Maybe they appeal to our romantic souls by ...

While here, grab a lobster roll at The Lobster Shack at Twin Lights for the best views of the light station. You can also visit "Into the Lantern: A Lighthouse Experience" at the Maine Maritime ...

The best time to visit is in the morning so the morning sun hits the Bass Harbor Lighthouse just right. “Where is the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: After visiting Bass Harbor Light Station, head to Thurston's Lobster in Bernard, a classic Maine lobster shack hanging over lobster boat-filled Bass Harbor. Feast on lobster ...

This is the area where lighthouses began in America. The first lighthouses were built to foster the growing maritime economy of the colonies and many precede the birth of the nation. This region ...

The lighthouse was built by the U.S. government in 1873 as a navigational aid marking the approach to Chicago’s harbor. Constructed of brick, metal and glass, the lighthouse stands at 113-feet-tall.

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 ...

And that may be why it’s surprising that so few people know about the Point Fermin Lighthouse, on an especially picturesque point in San Pedro, near Los Angeles Harbor. This Victorian landmark has ...