New England Lighthouses in Winter
While especially popular in summer, a visit to one of New England’s lighthouses in winter is perhaps the best time to truly admire their unique beauty.
By Yankee Magazine|Jan 20 2022|
Fort Pickering Light in Salem, MA
Credit: Alyson HorrocksAlong with covered bridges, lighthouses are some of the most recognizable New England landmarks. While especially popular in summer, a visit to one of New England’s lighthouses in winter is perhaps the best time to truly admire their unique architecture and history. Here, we’re delighted to share a collection of reader-submitted photographs celebrating the simple beauty of New England lighthouses in winter.
New England Lighthouses in Winter
Credit: Alyson Horrocks
Credit: Bilbo, Thomas
Credit: Christine Morton
Credit: Denis Tangney
Credit: Jim Caruso
Credit: Alan Murtagh
Credit: Jack Parker
Credit: Jamie Rock
Credit: Cathy Leite
Credit: Christine Morton
Credit: Cleaveland, Dave
Credit: Froment, Liz
Credit: Bob Dansereau
Do you have a favorite New England lighthouse to visit or admire in winter?
This post was first published in 2012 and has been updated.
SEE MORE:
Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard Lighthouses | Photographs
The 5 Best Lighthouses in New England
Nubble Light | Photographs
Intrepid Sentinels
Lighthouse enthusiasts should check out New England Lighthouses: Famous Shipwrecks, Rescues and Other Tales a book by Dover, NH photographer, Allan Wood.
Annisquam lighthouse on Xmas day.
Defiantly impressive looking in the winter. Nice pics!
Beautiful!
Point Judith light in Rhode Island is worth the trip especially if surf is up.
Gorgeous pictures!
Scituate Lighthouse is a favorite
Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is picturesque no matter the season!
New London, CT: New London Harbor Light, Ledge Light, Race Rock, and UConn at Avery Point lighthouse are all easy to see from Pequot Ave, New London.
Beautiful pictures! Nubble Light is my favorite! It’s cool when the waves are crashing on the rocks.
Love love all of the articles in this issue
Thank you
These are terrific photos. Love New England lighthouses, especially Pemaquid & Portsmouth.