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The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Michigan: practical guide for first-time visitors

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, Michigan, has guided ships through the treacherous Straits of Mackinac since 1889, earning its nickname, the "Castle of the Straits." This guide was updated in August 2026. You can book your admission ticket in advance through Viator. Quick…

The Cape Florida Lighthouse on Key Biscayne.

Visiting the Cape Florida Lighthouse, Key Biscayne: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

The Cape Florida Lighthouse, officially the Cape Florida Light, is an 1825 lighthouse within Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne, Florida. This guide covers hours, prices, parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning your trip. This guide was last updated in…

Beachy Head in Sussex, South-East England.

Beachy Head, Eastbourne: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Beachy Head is a prominent chalk headland located on the south coast of England in Eastbourne, Sussex. This planning guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. The headland is a popular stop on Seven Sisters and South Downs tours from London.…

The Harbour Town Lighthouse on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Harbour Town Lighthouse, Hilton Head Island: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

The Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum looks over the Harbour Town Yacht Basin on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This comprehensive visitor guide was updated in May 2026 to reflect the…

The Highland Lighthouse at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Highland Lighthouse (also known as Cape Cod Light) is an active 66-foot brick lighthouse built in 1857, located within Cape Cod National Seashore at 27 Highland Light Road in North Truro, Massachusetts. It is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod. This guide covers…

The Cabo Penas lighthouse in Asturias, Spain.

Cabo Peñas Lighthouse, Gozón: Ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Cabo Peñas Lighthouse is the northernmost maritime signal in Asturias, situated atop cliffs exceeding 100 metres in height in the municipality of Gozón, Spain. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices for the interpretation centre, transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to assist in…

Visiting the Cabo Vidio Lighthouse, Asturias: Ticket prices, hours and tips

The Cabo Vidio Lighthouse is a maritime signal station located on a dramatic 90-metre-high headland in Oviñana, within the municipality of Cudillero, Asturias. This guide covers opening hours, access restrictions, transport and parking, and practical visitor tips to assist in planning a visit to the…

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse near Daytona Beach in Florida.

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, Ponce Inlet: Complete guide with prices, hours & tips

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse and museum situated at 4931 South Peninsula Drive in the town of Ponce Inlet, Florida. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in…

The St Augustine Lighthouse in St Augustine, Florida.

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is an active 1874 light station and educational facility located on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, Florida. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated…

The Key West Lighthouse in Key West, Florida.

Key West Lighthouse: Plan your visit with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters is a historic 19th-century maritime navigational tower and museum located in Old Town Key West, Florida. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in…