USA Highland Light Lighthouse of Cape Cod
The Highland Light (previously known as Cape Cod Light) is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro, Massachusetts. The current tower was erected in 1857, replacing two earlier towers that had been built in 1797 and 1831. It is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod.[5]
The grounds are open year-round, while the light is open to the public from May until late October, with guided tours available. Highland Light is owned by the National Park Service, and was cared for by the Highland Museum and Lighthouse, Inc. until 2014 when Eastern National, another non-profit group, took over the contract to operate the facility as a tourist attraction.[6] The United States Coast Guard operates the light itself as an aid to navigation.[7] The United States Navy ship USS Highland Light (IX-48) was named after the light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Highland Light Station.
The grounds are open year-round, while the light is open to the public from May until late October, with guided tours available. Highland Light is owned by the National Park Service, and was cared for by the Highland Museum and Lighthouse, Inc. until 2014 when Eastern National, another non-profit group, took over the contract to operate the facility as a tourist attraction.[6] The United States Coast Guard operates the light itself as an aid to navigation.[7] The United States Navy ship USS Highland Light (IX-48) was named after the light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Highland Light Station.
Photography Tips
Sunset a great time to photograph this lighthouse as the sun sets, casting a golden light on it.
Travel Information
Few spots to park near the light house, but plenty of parking a few yards away. Summers are packed.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:04 - 16:14
| current local time: 08:38
Photo Themes
lighthouse
Sunset
Locations
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
East Coast
northeast usa
New England
MA
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