As a rule, saying a “lighthouse” we mean a lonely tower among the hostile environment: severe weather, rocky mountains, harsh winds, angry waves. This tower gives light for ships and other vessels, a lighthouse prevents them from dying. The most famous lighthouse of all times is the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Nowadays, lighthouses are not so functional as centuries and hundreds of years ago, but nevertheless, they are so attractive for people, the are very picturesque and gives to a place where they are situated an additional beauty.
Very often lighthouses are used for commercial purposes, now you can get acquainted with the most popular lighthouses in the USA and if you like one, just visit it!
- Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse
It can be found in Washington (Baltimore). The Lighthouse is situated in 6 miles from the famous historic district and US Naval Academy. Despite the usual rooms and cafe, it has an upper deck, where you can climb and enjoy the stunning views of the bay and Anapolis Harbour. By the way, it is still working.
- East Brother Lighthouse
First of all, it a Light Station, working Light Station. It is situated in the place that is a dividing line between San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. It is a prefect place to spent here week-ends, holidays or vacations. Also, there is no other romantic place in the world like this. Your honey-moon can be spend in a bright, unforgettable and original way: splendid views (the coastline, San Francisco sky). Afterwards, you can make an exciting excursion around the island.
- Two Harbors Lighthouse in Minnesota
Located on the North Shore, this lighthouse offers incredible opportunities for recreation, sleeping under a gentle noise of waves. This lighthouse was built in 1892, it is still active and considered to be in the National Register of Historic Places. At day time you can arrange a self-tour around the vicinities of the Lighthouse and to penetrate into its historical treasure. The scenery and views are just stunning.
- The Keeper’s House, Isle au Haut, Maine
First of all, you can not only visit it but to buy as well. It is a real coastal residence, a coastal palace. But the lighthouse tower in not for sale. This station is enlisted in the National Register of Historic Places. This place is beautiful, attractive and ecologically friendly. Among other attractions, are: a windmill, a large boathouse, floating dock. It is a perfect place for both living and having rest from time to time, it can be used as a country house. Privacy and amazing natural conditions are guaranteed.
- Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn, Ahmeek, Michigan
This Lighthouse-Inn is made in Victorian style: antique and rear things, original paintings, candles, wooden furniture, large fireplace, leather furniture, antique piano can be seen here. It is located on the Great Lakes. This Lighthouse was built in 1917 and was working until 1939. The present owner of this Lighthouse Inn is Bill Frabotta. Actually, nowadays, the Lighthouse looks like the embodiment of Bill’s dreams about ideal and cozy home. He spend 3 years for its renovation and he really succeeded. If you ever visit this Lighthouse be sure to view the sunset - it is really incredible and breath-taking.
