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TRAVEL GUIDE GoSeacoast.com
New Hampshire and South Coast Maine.
Where to GO! What to See!
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Shelburne, Vermont
Built 1871
Yes, there are lighthouses on New England’s west coast! There are, in fact,
four of them on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain, with several more on the New
York side. Here is the best known and most accessible of Vermont’s lighthouses.
Jeremy's Lighthouse Guide #22
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SCENIC LOCAL WALKS
Portsmouth, NH
OK, it’s not an island any more, but it used to be. Today this is the most comfortable,
well-equipped public picnicking spot in the city. The winds can be cool or chilly,
but the view can’t be understated. A great family spot.
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Kennebunk, Maine
Carson rocked the world with her 1964 expose of the effect of pesticides on marine life. She would be proud of this preserved site. Carson Trail is not only the perfect place to walk, but the ideal setting for teaching walkers, young and old, about the life of a salt marsh, its design and its inhabitants.
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Boston, MA
Est. 1716, present light 1783
89 feet; light 102 feet above sea
This is the granddaddy of America’s lighthouses, the first light station established
on the continent. It offers the perfect blend of rugged surroundings, handsome
architecture and fantastically rich history and legends.
Jeremy's Lighthouse Guide #21
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Portsmouth, NH
At long last Peirce Island is well-cared for an open to the public. Visible from Prescott Park, the former site of Fort Washington now offers walking trails, picnic areas, scenic views and a boat launch in the historic South End.
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 aka New Haven Harbor Light
New Haven, CT
Est 1805, current light 1877
80 feet tall; light was 97 feet above water
Lighthouses survive, sometimes, by changing their use. Even though the maritime
scene changes, our fascination with lighthouses does not, and new purposes keep
old structures standing.
Jeremy's Lighthouse Guide #20
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SCENIC LOCAL WALKS
Portsmouth, NH
Kindly to dogs, gentle underfoot, the ancient meandering cemetery was established in the late 1700s. Today it is a favorite spot among Portsmouth residents.
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Newburyport, Mass
How often can you walk the dog on a millionaire’s riverfront estate? Every day
if you live near Newburyport, MA. A century ago this beautiful scenery and 30
buildings belonged to one family. Today it is open to the masses.
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Near Calais,Maine
Est 1892; present lighthouse built 1909
25 feet high; light 32 feet above water.
Have you ever dreamed of waking up in the morning to the sight of a lighthouse
outside your bedroom window? Now is your chance.
Jeremy's Lighthouse Guide #19
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Kennebunk, Maine
It took a glacier to make this the most unique conservation area in the state
of Maine. This rare natural plain offers a little taste of prehistoric New England
– and it’s a great place to pick blueberries and walk the dog.
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