There’s something utterly magical about lighthouses. While these structures are mostly functional, there’s no denying the allure they carry. Take a look at the following photographs of iconic lighthouses and see if you aren’t inspired to take a nautical journey along the East Coast.
- The iconic Portland Headlight in Maine
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- The view from the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Zach Frailey/flickr
- The historic Boston Light, located on Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.
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- Cape May Lighthouse, New Jersey
Kathryn/flickr
- The uniquely-shaped Thomas Point Lighthouse in Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Program/flickr
- Cape Henry Lighthouse near Virginia Beach, Virginia
J G Covey/flickr
- The modern architecture of Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse in South Carolina
Jeremy Taylor/flickr
- The utterly picturesque Tybee Island Lighthouse in Georgia
Leslie/flickr
- Key West Lighthouse, Florida
J. Stephen Conn/flickr
What’s your favorite East Coast lighthouse? Did yours miss the list? Be sure to share with us!
Kat…/flickr
Zach Frailey/flickr
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Kathryn/flickr
Chesapeake Bay Program/flickr
J G Covey/flickr
Jeremy Taylor/flickr
Leslie/flickr
J. Stephen Conn/flickr
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