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Lighthouses across the U.S. offer summer lighthouse keeper experiences
Light Stations & Lightships - West Coast
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 10:28 Written by Joe Follansbee
Have you ever wanted to taste the life of a 19th century lighthouse keeper? Or maybe just stay overnight in a lighthouse? More than 60 lighthouses across the country offer accommodations, ranging from a bed and breakfast-style experience to a full month on a lonely island outpost. Search for the lighthouse nearest your location or click a lighthouse icon to learn more.
Enter your city and state to find the closest lighthouse with accommodations.
Here are three of our favorite lighthouses for an overnight experience.
New Dungeness Lighthouse (Sequim, Wash.) -- Established and built in 1857, the New Dungeness Lighthouse was automated in 1976 and is now operated by a local not-for-profit. The lighthouse is one of the few that allows families to stay for up to a week. As part of the experience, keepers serve as docents for the lighthouse.
Little River Lighthouse (Cutler, Maine) -- Little River Lighthouse, established in 1847, is located on a tiny island in downeast Maine, and it's recently completed a major renovation. You'll stay in the lighthouse keeper's quarters; bring your own linens or sleeping bag, towels, food, beverages and bottled water.
Whitefish Point Life-Saving Station (Paradise, Mich.) -- Established in 1923 on the grounds of the Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the Whitefish Point Lifeboat Station is now owned by a local museum. Accommodations include five themed rooms in the restored 1923 Coast Guard Lifeboat Station crews quarters.
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