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.

  1. The iconic Portland Headlight in Maine

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  1. The view from the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina

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  1. The historic Boston Light, located on Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.

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  1. Cape May Lighthouse, New Jersey

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  1. The uniquely-shaped Thomas Point Lighthouse in Maryland

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  1. Cape Henry Lighthouse near Virginia Beach, Virginia

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  1. The modern architecture of Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse in South Carolina

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  1. The utterly picturesque Tybee Island Lighthouse in Georgia

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  1. Key West Lighthouse, Florida

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What’s your favorite East Coast lighthouse? Did yours miss the list? Be sure to share with us!

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Leslie/flickr

J. Stephen Conn/flickr

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