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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…

The Vlamingh Head lighthouse on the North-West Cape, Western Australia.

Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, WA: A practical guide for first-time visitors

Everything you need to know about visiting this historic Western Australian landmark, from driving directions to whale watching opportunities Born from tragedy on one of the world's most dangerous coasts The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse stands 61 metres above sea level at the northern tip of…

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Kangaroo Island: Hours, entry & visitor tips

First time visiting Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry details, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. It was updated in October 2026 to reflect new national park entry fees. Overview of…

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse near Augusta, Western Australia.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Augusta: Tour details, access and visitor tips

First time visiting Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta, Western Australia? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. It was updated in October 2026 to reflect recent price increases. History and overview of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse…

Spurn Lighthouse on the Spurn Peninsula, East Yorkshire.

Visiting Spurn Lighthouse, East Yorkshire: Ticket prices, opening hours & info

Visiting Spurn Lighthouse on the Yorkshire coast? This practical guide covers access, opening times, and the history of the peninsula. Standing near the tip of the narrow Spurn peninsula in East Yorkshire, Spurn Lighthouse is a landmark that tells the story of navigation, shifting coastlines…