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14 Must-Visit Lighthouses Around the U.S.

14 Must-Visit Lighthouses Around the U.S.

Saving Places – Here at the National Trust, we “shore” love our lighthouses. They span from coast to coast and often pop up in the unlikeliest of places—including the most northwesterly point of the lower 48 United States, the bustling metropolis of Boston, and even one of the Great Lakes. You can plan your next trip with your favorite maritime landmarks in mind, thanks to this handy guide featuring 14 of our favorite lighthouses in the U.S.

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True Cost of Buying a Cheap Lighthouse? That Should Be Visible a Mile Away

True Cost of Buying a Cheap Lighthouse? That Should Be Visible a Mile Away

The New York Times – Waterfront views, a cozy interior and old-world charm — all at a price as low as $10,000. One caveat: The properties need a lot of work.

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10 things we didn’t know about lighthouses

10 things we didn’t know about lighthouses

CNN.com – In honor of National Lighthouse Day, we invited you to share your best lighthouse photos with CNN iReport.

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The most beautiful lighthouses in America

The most beautiful lighthouses in America

Insider – Lighthouses have served as navigational aids for centuries.

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America’s Best Lighthouses

America’s Best Lighthouses

Travel Channel – Just as they attract sailors with their welcoming beacons, lighthouses attract visitors from all over the world to witness their majesty. 

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Fairport Harbor

Fairport Harbor

Touring Ohio – Originally named Grandon and laid out by Captain Skinner. It was later renamed to Fairport and a few years after that it was renamed again to Fairport Harbor.

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Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: Vintage photos

Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: Vintage photos

Cleveland.com – Lighthouses hold a special place in our maritime history.

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Summering at the Beach — and Living in a Lighthouse

Summering at the Beach — and Living in a Lighthouse

wksu.org – When you think of a summer home, you might think of a big house right on the beach, overlooking the ocean.

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A New Lease on Light

A New Lease on Light

Great Lakes Seaway Review – Two Great Lakes lighthouses get a second chance. 

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Woman Buys Abandoned Lighthouse, Then Completely Transforms It Into 3-Bedroom Home

Woman Buys Abandoned Lighthouse, Then Completely Transforms It Into 3-Bedroom Home

Little Things.com – A lighthouse often plays a central, intriguing role in books and movies. There’s just something mysterious about these structures that light up the water at night

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