A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways.
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This site includes photographs, directions, histories, and GPS coordinates garnered while personally visiting every lighthouse in the United States and nearly every lighthouse in Canada.
Lighthouse, structure, usually with a tower, built onshore or on the seabed to serve as an aid to maritime coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards, establishing their position, and guiding them to their destinations.
Lighthouses are constructed at important points on a coastline, at entrances to harbors and estuaries, on rocky ledges or reefs, on islands, and even in the water. Lighthouses help identify a ship’s location, warn ships of potential hazards, and notify them that land is near.
Founded in 1999 (during the relocation of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras lighthouse), the Lighthouse Directory is a tool for research and study concerning lighthouses and efforts to preserve those lighthouses.
A lighthouse is a tall tower with a large, bright light at the top, typically located near the shore of a body of water. Its purpose is to warn ships of dangerous obstacles and guide them safely to their destination.
The American Lighthouse Foundation invites YOU to visit one or more of our lights for a memorable experience that will last a lifetime! Visiting a lighthouse is one of the best ways to learn about their rich history and how you can get involved and support the preservation of these historic sites.