The Lighthouse Road Trip On The New York Coast That’s Dreamily Beautiful
Beautiful pieces of history, you can find magnificent lighthouses scattered all across New York. But if you’re looking to view our historic locations that will bring you out to the ocean, you’ll want to take this ultimate road trip that will take you out on Long Island.
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Formerly known as Lloyd Harbor Lighthouse, this piece of Long Island's history can be found out in Huntington Bay. First lit in 1912, now the light has been automated since 1949.
A stunning landmark on Fire Island, the lighthouse began operating back in 1858. Now part of the National Register of Historic Places, you can't make a trip to Fire Island without taking a classic shot of this picturesque lighthouse! You'll love walking along beachy boardwalks that will lead you to this beautiful location.
Located on a bluff above the Long Island Sound, the Horton Point Lighthouse was built back in 1857. A popular place for tourists to come and visit all year long, the Horton Point Lighthouse can be found on the National Register of Historic Places.
A lighthouse that's now privately owned, visitors can still enjoy views of this sparkplug lighthouse from the town shores of Orient. The lighthouse was put up for auction and sold back in 2013 to the owner of a New York City construction company; the Orient Point Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
Possibly the most popular and well-known lighthouse in all of New York, the Montauk Point Lighthouse can be found at The End of the World. Bringing you away from it all, the lighthouse opens back up for the year in March.
Do you have a favorite lighthouse to visit along the coast or in the Empire State? For more planned out getaways through New York, add these 11 Unforgettable Road Trips to your 2017 bucket list!
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