Portland Maine Sunset Lighthouse

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(2.5K) · Historical landmark in Cape Elizabeth, United States
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Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a headland at the entrance of the primary shipping …

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Feb 28, 2025
While on a cruise stopping in Portland me and a few other people decided to rent bikes and go see the Portland Head Lighthouse. It was a very nice, reasonable ride with very good biking infrastructur…Full review by realmrrobbs
Nov 13, 2024
I was looking forward to this stop on our road trip for months. Of course, it had to be on a very rainy evening, so our amazing photo stop turned dreary. It was still an excellent stop. We wandere…Full review by Indyinin
Oct 27, 2024
Great day, great vistas, beautiful sights and sounds. Large park with lots to do and see but the main attraction is the lighthouse. Did not do the museum or walk the grounds, but would definitely d…Full review by kghudson

Questions & answers

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Is the view for the lighthouse wheelchair accessible?
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Yes it is easily visible from the car park.
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Is the parking lot big enough to park a camper?
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Definitely
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Is this place pet friendly?
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Yes! There’s even an off leash area that your doggo can run around and be free! But there’s no pick up bag stations so make sure to bring some.
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Is there free parking and is there a fee just to go see the lighthouse?
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Yes parking is freeeeeee
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How to photograph the lighthouse before sunrise and after sunset? The lighthouse is closed, I am planning to do …
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How to photograph the lighthouse before sunrise and after sunset? The lighthouse is closed, I am planning to do astrophotography. Can anyone guide me the locations?
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I believe there was a beach area in a nearby neighborhood where you could view the lighthouse from a distance, but I do not know of they close it off at certain times either. …
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I believe there was a beach area in a nearby neighborhood where you could view the lighthouse from a distance, but I do not know of they close it off at certain times either. Otherwise, try contacting the museum and asking someone there if they grant permission for such things.
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