With 65 lighthouses dotting the Maine coastline, these beacons are a reminder of the state’s rich maritime history. During your stay in Boothbay Harbor, you’ll have the chance to see some of the state’s most iconic lighthouses—each with its own history and charm. Sign up for a boat tour and cruise past several lighthouses while learning about the history from a local guide. Prefer to explore on foot? Several lighthouses are open to the public, allowing visitors to get up close, climb to the top, and enjoy incredible coastline views. Book your getaway at Newagen Seaside Inn and find several Maine lighthouse tours nearby:
Burnt Island Lighthouse
Burnt Island Lighthouse is a 30-foot-high lighthouse built in 1821 at the entrance of Boothbay Harbor. Today, this historic lighthouse can be accessed one mile from the port of Boothbay Harbor via boat or kayak. Ferry to the lighthouse with Balmy Day Cruises and spend two hours exploring the island, learning about its history, and climbing to the top of the light tower.
Maine Kayak offers a guided paddling tour to Burnt Island, where you can learn about the region’s maritime history while exploring the coastline.
See Lighthouses from the Water
Not all the lighthouses in the Boothbay Region are accessible to the public. Luckily, you can still see them from the water with companies like Cap’n Fish’s Cruises. Choose from three historic lighthouse tours and cruise past Ram Island Lighthouse, Hendricks Head Lighthouse, Cuckolds Lighthouse, and Burnt Island Lighthouse.
Take a day trip to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath for even more fantastic lighthouse tours nearby. One of their most popular options is the four-hour Lighthouse Lovers trip, taking you past ten historic lighthouses.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Located in Bristol, Maine, the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse was built in 1835 at the entrance of Muscongus and Johns Bay. This lighthouse remains open to the public from May to October and offers a glimpse of the rich maritime history of Maine. Climb the light tower and be rewarded with scenic views of the surrounding seascape. On-site, you can also find a learning center, the Fishermen’s Museum, and an art gallery.
Monhegan Lighthouse
Sign up for a boat tour to Monhegan Island with Balmy Day Cruises and spend a day exploring this charming island, twelve miles off the coast of Boothbay Harbor. The Monhegan Lighthouse is a small lighthouse in the middle of the island, built-in 1822 and rising 170 feet. Next to the lighthouse, there is a museum where you can see historic artifacts and rotating art exhibitions.
Stay at Our Historic Hotel near Boothbay Harbor
Want to see more lighthouses? Plan your trip during the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September and tour several Maine lighthouses that are not normally open to the public. After your exploration, return to our historic hotel near Boothbay Harbor to unwind. Join generations of families that have vacationed at Newagen Seaside Inn and start planning your coastal Maine vacation today!