![]() I caught the lighthouse on a gloriously sunny, breezy and cool New England day! The island was peaceful yet buzzing with a few tourists, the water calm and crystal clear blue, the breeze perfect in strength and temperature! Made for a lovely little hike around the grounds! Shame it wasn’t open! Supposedly the keepers were friends of Longfellow! Said to be the inspiration for Longfellow’s poem The Lighthouse! I can see why, to be sure! A fantastic example of a Victorian lighthouse.and the keepers house was adorable and quaint as well. Then they make the title shorter by calling it the Portland Head Light, leaving off the "house" of lighthouse. The lighthouse is on the furthestmost point of land or the Portland Head. I noticed the same snow globe cost more than twice as much at the airport when we left the next day. I bought a tiny snow globe at the gift shop. Under those circumstances, we stayed outside and took lots of pictures from numerous advantage points. It cost a few dollars and was so crowded one couldn't really get in the door. There was a museum right at the Lighthouse. Whatever trash you take into the park, you need to take out of the park. We saw 2 food trucks but didn't buy food. I saw no flush toilets but there were a lot of Port-a-johns. There are 4 parking lots, lots of paths, and grass to get to the views. There is no admission, but one does pay for parking $5.00 for 2 hours, etc. The weather was perfect, and the pictures were very numerous. The Portland Head Light was perfect for walking, getting steps, and taking pictures. Prices were not bad and they had lots of options but we just wanted a snack. We shared a Lobster Roll and my girls wanted the homemade strawberry rhubarb pie! Both delicious. ![]() ![]() Highly recommend if you go here to drive a little further to Cape Elizabeth to see the Two Heads Lighthouse.another beautiful view (parking is tight) and grab a lunch at the Two Heads Lobster Shack (parking close together but separate). The neighborhood to get to this lighthouse was absolutely gorgeous! Breathtaking houses, views, and just a beautiful area in Portland. Be aware the trucks are really expensive even for a touristy area. There are a couple of food trucks (bring cash) that were there selling lobster rolls and coffee. My husband and girls enjoyed climbing on the rocks there and looking in the tide pools on the rocks. It is free, which was surprising (had to pay for the museum if you choose to go in). Absolutely beautiful park and views! This park is gorgeous and a great place to spend a couple of hours for a nice, long walk to enjoy the weather.
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