Cape Cod & The Islands Lighthouse Trail

Long Point Light Station & Wood End Lighthouse

Located on the innermost hook of Cape Cod, the Long Point Light Station is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Originally constructed in 1827, it had to be moved further inland due to shoreline erosion. About three miles down the shore, Wood End Lighthouse was the first Massachusetts lighthouse to have its light and fog signal converted to solar power.

Both lighthouses are only accessible by foot. It is recommended hikers have sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven and/or slippery surfaces. Visitors cannot enter the lighthouses.

Visit the Long Point Light Station and Wood End Lighthouse

Address: Provincetown, MA 02657

Race Point Lighthouse

Operated by the Cape Cod chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, The Race Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1816. The foundation maintains the Keeper’s House and Whistle House, which are open seasonally for overnight stays.

Tours of Race Point Lighthouse are offered seasonally during the summer. For information about tours, booking stays, and transportation, please visit the website.

Visit the Race Point Lighthouse

Address: Provincetown, MA 02657

Highland Lighthouse

Highland Light was the first lighthouse on Cape Cod, commissioned by George Washington and established in 1797. Now owned by the National Park Service, the tours are operated by their partner Eastern National.

The grounds are open year-round, and tours of the Lighthouse are offered seasonally during the summer. For more information to plan your trip please visit the website.

Visit the Highland Lighthouse 

Address: 27 Highland Light Rd, North Truro

Nauset Light & The Three Sisters Lighthouses

Originally a twin light in Chatham constructed in 1877, Nauset Light was moved to Eastham in 1923 to replace The Three Sisters Lighthouses, which had been built in 1836. The Nauset Light Preservation Society offers tours of this iconic lighthouse during the summer months. Just down the road visitors can view the Three Sisters Lighthouses and enjoy a day at Nauset Light Beach. The Keeper’s House on site is available for overnight rentals through a private company.

Fun Fact: The original fourth-order Fresnel lens is on view at the Salt Pond Visitor Center of the Cape Cod National Seashore

For more information on seasonal tour dates and times, and to learn about renting the Keeper’s house, please visit the website.

Visit Nauset Light

Address: 120 Nauset Light Beach Rd, Eastham

Chatham Light 

Chatham Light is an active United States Coast Guard station. The Coast Guard offers tours of the light during the summer season. This lighthouse was prominently featured in the 2016 film The Finest Hours about the 1952 Coast Guard rescue of the SS Pendleton.

For details about seasonal tours please visit the website.

Visit Chatham Light

Address: 37 Main St, Chatham

Nobska Light

Located at the confluence of the Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, Nobska light offers panoramic views from Woods Hole Harbor to Martha’s Vineyard. The deed to Nobska Lighthouse was transferred to the Friends of Nobska Light in July of 2025 from the United States Coast Guard. 

The Friends offer seasonal tours of the lighthouse. For more information about operating hours please visit the website. 

Visit Nobska Light

Address: 233 Nobska Rd, Falmouth

Gay Head Light

The first lighthouse constructed on Martha’s Vineyard, Gay Head Light was built in 1799. The lighthouse was moved 134 feet inland in 2015 due to cliff erosion, and in 2025, it underwent major restoration and had a new rotating lens installed.

The Gay Head Lighthouse is open to the public seasonally over the summer. Please see the website for days and hours.

Visit the Gay Head Light

Address: 15 Aquinnah Cir, Aquinnah

Cape Poge Light

Located on the northeast tip of Chappaquiddick Island, this lighthouse featured in the final two shots of the movie Jaws.

The lighthouse is now part of Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge administered by The Trustees. For information about how to get to the island, over-sand vehicle permits, and to plan your visit please head to their website

Visit Cape Poge Light

Address: 59 Lighthouse Rd, Edgartown

Edgartown Harbor Light

First built in 1828, the Edgartown Harbor Light marks the entrance to Edgartown Harbor and Katama Bay. It was replaced by a new cast iron tower in 1939 which you can still visit today.

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is steward of both the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse and the East Chop Lighthouse, allowing the public to visit during the summer months. Please see their website for details.

Visit the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse

Address: 121 N Water St, Edgartown

East Chop Lighthouse

The East Chop Lighthouse is located on Oak Bluffs as a guide to vessels entering the Vineyard Sound. The site has been used as a signal location since the early 1800s, and the current lighthouse was built in in 1875.

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is steward of both the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse and the East Chop Lighthouse, allowing the public to visit during the summer months. Please see their website for details.

Visit the East Chop Lighthouse

Address: 229 E Chop Dr, Vineyard Haven

Brant Point Light

First constructed in 1746, Brant Point Light is the second oldest lighthouse in the country. 

Fun Fact: The current Brant Point Light is the tenth light to have stood on this location, prior towers having burned down, blown over, and been condemned among other issues.

Visitors are unable to go inside the Brant Point Light, but it is easy to visit the lighthouse site from Brant Point Beach.

Visit Brant Point Light

Address: Easton St, Nantucket

Great Point Light

Located on the northernmost point of Nantucket, Great Point Light is also known as Nantucket Light. The lighthouse sits on a thin stretch of beach at the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Nantucket Sound.

Great Point Lighthouse is now part of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge operated by the Trustees. Visit their website or information about tours, over-sand vehicle permits, and to plan your visit.

Visit Great Point Light

Address: 111 Wauwinet Rd, Nantucket

Sankaty Head Light

Built in 1850, this lighthouse originally had a second-order Fresnel lens. The now-fully automated light makes a full rotation every 7.5 seconds and can be seen for 25 miles. In 2007 the light was moved 405 feet to a more secure location, as severe erosion had put the structure in jeopardy.

The ‘Sconset Trust now stewards the Sankaty Head Light. Please visit the website to plan your visit.

Visit Sankaty Head Light

Address: 122 Baxter Rd, Siasconset