This is the area where lighthouses began in America ... the rocky coast of Massachusetts to the barrier islands of the North Carolina coast.

marshes and woodlands in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The seashore preserves three iconic lighthouses, constructed to aid sailors navigating the cape’s perilous coastline. Visitors will also find a ...

The Newburyport Rear Range Lighthouse, about an hour north of Boston ... tends to be a place for special occasions. It’s really famous for wedding proposals,” Hyland said.