South Padre Island's Point Isabel lighthouse was built in 1852 during the heyday of lighthouse building. The 57-foot tower is similar in design to the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras and Biloxi. See a profile of the Point Isabel lighthouse.
Hawaii is a land of amazing beaches, mountain summits, lush jungles and volcanoes. How much do you know about this vacation paradise? See more »
The Admiralty Head lighthouse is one of the most beautiful in the Pacific Northwest. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1927 and now serves as a popular museum. See a profile and a picture of the Admiralty Head lighthouse. See more »
America's lighthouses -- though they may be just decorations now -- used to serve a life-saving function. Many of these lighthouses continue to serve as vital navigation aids and landmarks for passing ships. Learn about America's lighthouses. See more »
American Shoals Lighthouse is found out in the water along the Florida Keys to warn sailors of the reefs below. The lighthouse includes an octagonal keeper's residence that sits 40 feet above the water. See American Shoals Lighthouse here. See more »
Beavertail Lighthouse the fourth built in the United States shines from the shores of Rhode Island. It was built in 1749 out of the need for a reliable lighthouse to warn the busy ship traffic of a narrow channel. Learn more about Beavertail Lighthou See more »
The Biloxi lighthouse is unusual in many ways including the fact that it has had two female lighthouse keepers. The 48-foot tower was constructed of cast iron and then lined with locally fired bricks. Learn about the Biloxi lighthouse. See more »
Block Island Southeast lighthouse has guided ships into Long Island Sound or south toward New York City. The lighthouse is distinctive because of the over sized catwalk that surrounds the top of the lighthouse. Learn about Block Island Southeast ligh See more »
The Boston Light lighthouse is the only lighthouse in America that continues to have resident keepers. Located ten miles east of Boston this lighthouse has guided ships into Boston Harbor for close to 300 years. Learn about the history of the Boston See more »
Brant Point Lighthouse is built at the entrance of Nantucket harbor and is a popular vacation destination. Established in 1746 this lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouse sites in the United States. Learn about the Brant Point Lighthouse. See more »
Buffalo Lighthouse in New York was the first built on Lake Erie shortly after construction of the Erie Canal. The light was built to alert ships that they were approaching the port of Buffalo and the Niagara River. Learn about Buffalo Lighthouse here See more »
