Scenic stop · Maine
Portland Head Light
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If you're starting your road trip from Maine, Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in America and it's worth the twenty-minute detour off I-95. Your kids will climb on the rocks, your spouse will take forty-seven photos, and you'll stand there watching the Atlantic thinking 'we have 1,500 miles to go.' Enjoy the moment. It gets flatter from here.
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Destination Details
- ✓scenic views
- ✓museum
- ✓gift shop
- ✓restrooms
- ✓parking
- ✓photo ops
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Common questions about Portland Head Light
Where is Portland Head Light?
Portland Head Light is at 12 Captain Strout Cir, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, Maine. It sits along I-95, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.
What are the hours at Portland Head Light?
Typical hours: Dawn–dusk, museum 10am–4pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.
What's Portland Head Light like to visit on a family road trip?
If you're starting your road trip from Maine, Portland Head Light is the most photographed lighthouse in America and it's worth the twenty-minute detour off I-95. Your kids will climb on the rocks, your spouse will take forty-seven photos, and you'll stand there watching the Atlantic thinking 'we have 1,500 miles to go.' Enjoy the moment. It gets flatter from here.
Is Portland Head Light family-friendly?
Yes — Portland Head Light earns a 4/5 family-friendly rating in our database.
How long should families plan to stay at Portland Head Light?
Most families spend an hour or two at Portland Head Light, depending on kid stamina and weather.