PassionExplorer
CategoriesDisclaimer
PassionExplorer

Discover passions, destinations, and experiences curated by explorers worldwide.

X (Twitter)YouTubeFacebook

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer

Explore

  • Browse all categories
  • Nature & Science Passions
  • Wildlife & Conservation Passions
  • Food & Agricultural Passions
  • Adventure & Technical Passions
  • Cultural Heritage & Creative Passions
  • Wellness & Spiritual Passions
© 2026 PassionExplorer. All rights reserved.
Maine Coast Lighthouse Trail · Lighthouse Tourism

Passion Explorer

Maine Coast Lighthouse Trail · Lighthouse Tourism

65 historic lights along a rocky coastline rich in maritime heritage. **Famous Lights:** Portland Head (1791), Pemaquid Point, Bass Harbor, Nubble. Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse featuring Fort Williams Park and a museum. Access levels vary from grounds only to full tours with some climbable lighthouses. **Best Season:** May-October. **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Organized trail and museums. **Daily Costs:** $100-250. **Entry Fees:** $2-10 per lighthouse. **Lighthouse Stays:** 5 available as B&Bs. Excellent photography opportunities at sunrise/sunset and during storm waves.

Destination Overview

65 historic lights along a rocky coastline rich in maritime heritage. **Famous Lights:** Portland Head (1791), Pemaquid Point, Bass Harbor, Nubble. Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse featuring Fort Williams Park and a museum. Access levels vary from grounds only to full tours with some climbable lighthouses. **Best Season:** May-October. **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Organized trail and museums. **Daily Costs:** $100-250. **Entry Fees:** $2-10 per lighthouse. **Lighthouse Stays:** 5 available as B&Bs. Excellent photography opportunities at sunrise/sunset and during storm waves.

Trip insights

Key planning notes tailored to this passion-forward getaway.

Best season
Summer
Difficulty
4
Region
USA, Maine Coast

Where to Stay

Find and book accommodations near this destination. Click on map markers to view prices and availability.

Powered by Stay22 · Click markers to view and book accommodations

Discover More

Browse through 12+ photos of Maine Coast Lighthouse Trail.

portland, maine, tug boat, lighthouse, ocean, coast, nature, landmark, coastline, landscape, seascape, harbor, travel, tourism

Photo by wfhayes

pixabay

lighthouse, pier, maine, cloudy, nature, folk, moody, ocean

Photo by beefjacos

pixabay

lighthouse, trail, pathway, dunes, coast, beach, building, sea, perspective, nature, hollum, ameland

Photo by ClickerHappy

pixabay

lighthouse, laptop wallpaper, free background, sea, cool backgrounds, sunset, nature wallpaper, wallpaper 4k, mac wallpaper, nature background, evening, ocean, hd wallpaper, windows wallpaper, free wallpaper, beautiful wallpaper, horizon, 4k wallpaper, island, wallpaper hd, nature, full hd wallpaper, 4k wallpaper 1920x1080, beautiful nature, dusk, twilight, desktop backgrounds, landscape, background, wallpaper

Photo by PIRO4D

pixabay

lighthouse, tower, coast, sea, clouds, sunset, nature, landscape

Photo by analogicus

pixabay

lighthouse, tower, rocks, cliffs, rock formations, sky, sunset, andalucia, spain, nature, coast, landscape, beach, light, coastline, building, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, andalucia, spain, spain, spain, spain

Photo by Leolo212

pixabay

lighthouse, cornwall, ocean, coast, sun, clouds, sky, island, st ives bay, nature, england, godrevy lighthouse

Photo by xiSerge

pixabay

lighthouse, coast, mediterranean, sea, water, heaven, nature, landscape, navigation, riverbank, to travel, clouds, rock, rocky coast, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, coast, coast, coast, mediterranean, nature, nature, to travel

Photo by martinklass

pixabay

lighthouse, coast, sea, tower, navigation, water, ocean, bird, rocks, nature, landscape, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse

Photo by diego_torres

pixabay

portland head light, lighthouse, light station, tower, old lighthouse, historic lighthouse, historical, landmark, coast, coastline, casco bay, cape elizabeth, maine, portland, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, maine, maine, maine, maine

Photo by MOHANN

pixabay

lighthouse, tower, coast, denmark, hd background, landscape, blue sky, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, lighthouse, tower, denmark, landscape, landscape, landscape

Photo by 165106

pixabay

lighthouse, beach, nature, sand, sea, coast, dune, category, heaven, rubjerg knude fyr, jutland, denmark, paraglider, paragliding, dragon

Photo by Hamsterfreund

pixabay