Kathleen C.
10/21/2025
Beautiful area to take a walk and visit the oldest light house in America. The sourrounding area is beautiful! It has a gravel walking trail and a grassy field with swings for kids.
Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse
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1000 Shore Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, known as Portland Head Light, is a historic lighthouse located within the scenic Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The park offers stunning views of the lighthouse and serves as an ideal location for photographs, while allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of recreational activities amidst its picturesque surroundings.
The park is maintained by local residents and features amenities such as a museum and gift shop, with opportunities to explore the ecology projects and historical landmarks of the area. While the iconic lighthouse tower is open to the public for only one day each year, the park provides rich experiences year-round in a beautiful coastal setting.
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Kurt V.
7/9/2025
Words and photos do this place no justice. It's simply beautiful and I believe it to be the prettiest lighthouse there is. It's in a beautiful park setting and there are lots of walking trails...
Troy B.
11/1/2024
This is a beautiful place to stop and check out. There is adequate parking but you do compete with tour buses. There are a few paths to walk on and the remains of an old fort. Pretty cool spot....
WD S.
5/6/2025
Cool rock beach or breakers. It was so foggy we could t see the lighthouse but it was a really cool place to see the waves.
Nona C.
5/11/2024
This is a really cool place to visit. The rock formations are amazing... I thought it was wood at first. We got there mid-morning, and it was low tide. It was very interesting to see some of the...
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