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My wife is crazy about lighthouses so I put together a Massachusetts-Maine lighthouse road trip for her. Chatham Lighthouse was one of our favorites of the trip. The lighthouse itself is picturesque, and the elevated views of Chatham Lighthouse Beach are spectacular.
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- 37 Main St, 02633-2419, Massachusetts
Historic stop across from the beach. One functioning lighthouse left, the other is long gone according to the informative signs you can read from the sidewalk. Beautiful area and nice drive past some stunning homes.
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- 37 Main St, 02633-2419, Massachusetts
The Chatham Lighthouse is located just outside the Chatham town center in a lovely area along the shore across from a beach. The lighthouse is well-cared for and works.
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- 37 Main St, 02633-2419, Massachusetts
- Nauset Lighthouse. The most iconic and popular lighthouse on Cape Cod is Nauset Light, and that’s because you’ve probably already seen its picture somewhere.
- Highland Lighthouse. One of the best Cape Cod lighthouses, and one of my personal favorites to visit, is Highland Light, which can be found in Truro. It’s also the oldest and tallest lighthouse on the Cape, and was originally commissioned by George Washington in 1797.
- Nobska Lighthouse. Located in Falmouth, one of the best Cape Cod lighthouses to visit is Nobska Light, which provides amazing views of the ocean, and is also an awesome sunset spot.
- The Three Sisters Lighthouses. Located in Eastham within walking distance of Nauset Light are the Three Sisters Lighthouses. These lighthouses were the original guards of the Nauset Cliffs before being replaced by Nauset Light.
One of the most delightful places on the east coast is Chatham Light. From the base of the light house the view is delightful and refreshing regardless of the weather. Even on a windy day it is a delight. On a sunny day you can see for miles and one of the most beautiful sunsets can be observed at Chatham light.
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- 37 Main St, 02633-2419, Massachusetts
The lighthouse itself is picturesque, and the elevated views of Chatham Lighthouse Beach are spectacular. The area itself was made famous by the movie based on a true story, "The Finest Hours", so it also includes some great history. If you're a fan of lighthouses (and/or history), Chatham Lighthouse is a "must see".
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Apr 2, 2017 · The Chatham Lighthouse, also known as the twin lights prior to 1923, is one of 16 remaining lighthouses on the Cape Cod Coast. The story of the Chatham Lighthouse is more fascinating today as the world looks back over its history. Thanks to the preservation of this guiding light, visitors can visit this historic landmark.
