Who Visits Maine Lighthouses in the Winter?

Who visits Maine lighthouses in the winter? We do!

Maine’s Lighthouses in Winter

Lighthouses are loved by so many — any time of the year. Visiting Maine’s lighthouses in winter has a special magical atmosphere. Often enveloped snuggly in a coat of pristine snow with the sea churned up, there’s comfort in knowing these beacons of light are drawing sailors home.

On the way north to Maine, we drove into a blizzard in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine that left the roads icy and visibility very poor. At one point we went into the highway median to avoid another car that had lost control – we were very thankful that we escaped unscathed and made it safely to Maine amid considerable snow, in the dark.

The next morning dawned sunny and white, so, undaunted, we headed to Portland Head Lighthouse to see what the snow had left for us. We found a charming winter scene, with a light blanket of snow on the gingerbread keeper’s house, and along the rocks. In the bright sunshine, we were able to take some very nice pictures of a favorite lighthouse, as we had never seen it before!

Along with the unusual beauty of lighthouses in snow, the Cape Neddick lighthouse (the Nubble) is decorated with white lights for the Christmas season. In addition, throughout the holiday season villages festive decorations and events give a sense of hope and joy. Freeport has one of Maine’s most loved event hosted by L.L. Bean — Northern Lights Celebration.

Your Winter Lighthouse Getaway

Considering a winter lighthouse excursion? How about some early Christmas shopping at Freeport’s outlets and shops? Or make shopping even easier with the gift of a Maine getaway?

Get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Check out a lighthouse or three while you’re here! Check availability and start planning your Maine winter getaway.

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