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Sight Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Maine

Portland Head Light

A sight in Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Maine, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Maine
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Why go

Maine's oldest lighthouse (1791) on cliffs in Fort Williams Park.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Portland, Maine, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Casco Bay Lines, 3.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Cape Elizabeth
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Portland, Maine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Casco Bay Lines

    Ferries to Peaks Island and the outer islands for a cheap harbor cruise.

    Activity · 3.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Holy Donut

    Maine potato donuts in flavors like dark chocolate sea salt.

    Food · 3.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Eventide Oyster Co.

    Oyster bar known for its brown-butter lobster roll on a steamed bun.

    Food · 3.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Duckfat

    Small sandwich shop famous for fries cooked in duck fat.

    Food · 3.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Portland Museum of Art

    Strong Winslow Homer and Maine art collection in the Arts District.

    Sight · 3.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Eastern Promenade

    Hilltop park and trail with views over Casco Bay and its islands.

    Outdoors · 3.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Portland Head Light is a stop on our Boston to Portland route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Portland, Maine

Portland Head Light is our only sight pick in Portland, Maine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Portland, Maine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Portland, Maine run from 34°F in January to 70°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Portland Head Light itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Portland, Maine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Portland, Maine weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
Coordinates
43.62307, -70.20788
Destination
Portland, Maine

Portland Head Light: quick answers

How much time do you need at Portland Head Light?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Portland Head Light. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Portland Head Light?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Portland Head Light free?

Yes, we list Portland Head Light as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Portland Head Light?

Portland Head Light is at Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Portland Head Light?

Portland Head Light appears on Boston to Portland, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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