Lighthouse tours in Maine
The beauty of sea lies in its vastness and unpredictability that has amused all kinds of people in all kinds of eras. A captivating walk down the shore, to the sound of waves originating from water till horizon, has a certain kind of never ending romance. The final touch to this scenery is the sight of an iron cast lighthouse standing like a savior for the masters of the sea. Just as the charm of sea, the allure of lighthouses is never out of date even when their purpose is now mostly served by advanced GPS and RADAR technologies.
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And what better place than Maine for a lover of sea! A 4000-mile shoreline strewn with lighthouses that speaks to you of the spirit and glory of explorers and of its own significance in it. The many Lighthouse tours offered by Maine will take you through the ages these lighthouses have silently stood watchers to. Explore the science of the pre-RADAR era when fog light cutting through the dense haze indicated presence of a land and shrieking sirens announced storms that lied ahead.
Maine houses world’s most famous lighthouse Cape Neddick "The Nubble". The often-photographed lighthouse features a charming, Victorian keeper's house with gingerbread trim and a lantern with miniature cast iron lighthouses on its railing. There are some other very famous Lighthouses in Maine that are a visual delight. Portland Head Light is Maine’s oldest light in Casco Bay. Cape Elizabeth Light boasts Maine’s most powerful beacon. Seguin Island light is Maine’s only first-order light. Pemaquid point light is a must see rocky and photogenic lighthouse. Curtis Island Light that guides the entrance to the harbor town of Camden. Bass harbor light shines a unique red light on the traffic entering blue hill bay. A red and white striped West Quoddy Head Light that stands at the very edge of the Eastern Time zone.
Some of the other attractions for lighthouse lovers are the elusive Owl's Head Light station that has witnessed many shipwrecks and the small city of Rockland that has its own Rockland Breakwater Light as well as a wonderful lighthouse museum.
Turist guide
You can choose from the many tour cruises to show you around. An in-depth tour of 4-5 lighthouses can take up to 6 hours. Both private and group tour options are available and you may also decide to walk/drive (a tourist map is readily available). There are small ferries that will quickly take you around the famous tourist attractions and museums. Day long cruises usually combine sight-seeing with some leisurely activities and meals and are more fun. Tours to lighthouses farther off in the sea are subjected to weather condition. Some of the lighthouses are open only during certain period so make sure to check the availability and plan accordingly. The night tours are a completely different experience that is not to be missed. There’s plenty in Maine to keep you on your toes yet refresh your spirit and give you an experience that you have never had before.
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