Climb To The Top Of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, A Fun Family Outing In New Hampshire
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Elisa Regulski
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New Hampshire is home to gorgeous scenery and glistening waterfront views. If you want to experience the best of it, venture to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. This idyllic place is one of the few lighthouses in the state that lets visitors climb to the top. You’ll love soaking up its history and charm. Take a visit to New Castle and prepare for some family fun!
This pretty place sits right next to Fort Constitution.
In the 1600s, this land was used as a fort to protect the entrance to the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor. The first lighthouse was constructed in 1771. In 1804, a new structure was put in its place.
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You'll be able to see the fourth-order Fresnel lens up close!
Have any questions? Ask your friendly guide! There's so much to discover at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is open on Sundays between Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekends. Admission prices are a suggested donation of $4 for adults and $2 for children. Guests must be 42 inches or taller to enter the lighthouse. Address: Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor, 25 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH, 03854. To learn more, visit the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse website here.
Have you explored the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse? What’s your favorite family getaway in New Hampshire?
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