Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
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  • trvldrms2
    New Jersey90 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Lighthouse Adventure!
    I would highly recommend a visit to this lighthouse for those that are sure-footed and wearing sensible shoes! Let me start by saying I am anything but sure-footed and was not wearing sensible shoes! The rest of my family (all adults) had no problem traversing the rocks and climbing the small ladder to visit the lighthouse. We were there on National Lighthouse Day and my family tells me they really enjoyed the informative tour of the lighthouse and all the history of the lightkeepers, etc. I can say I finally made it to the lighthouse but did not attempt the ladder. I do not want to scare you away but encourage you to give it a go as I saw many people of all ages and fitness levels enjoying it without hesitation. I understand that you can tour the lighthouse on certain days for $5. I regret not giving it a try because my husband and son enjoyed it so much and I would have love to see the lightkeepers sleeping quarters. The walk on the rocks is longer than it looks. Wear sneakers or sturdy shoes and go!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 15, 2023
  • Travelbugsforlife
    1,110 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful and exciting walk to the light house
    Loved our stop here. The parking lot is not large but we lucked out to get the last open spot. I would recommend going at low tide so you can walk out across the rocks, it was such fun. You would want to wear good footwear. Great views from here. Only thing that would have made this better is if we could have gone inside.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 21, 2023
  • maryK1
    Kingsland, Texas120 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfectly located
    To get to this lighthouse you pass through a community college with many historical buildings. It was lovely to see. The lighthouse was also part of a larger Fort built during the Civil War. The Fort continues to another island past the lighthouse. Although this Fort was never used in battle, It was built due to the fact that Portland burned 4 times during the Revolutionary War.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 17, 2024
  • Sean S
    Tonawanda, New York18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool little lighthouse
    I ended my Maine tour here, walking on the rocks to get across the water to the lighthouse. The rocks are a little scary if you're going too fast and they might be slippery but if you're going slow enough and are cautious about where you're stepping, you should be fine. The top of the lighthouse still flashes and everything.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 23, 2024
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DannyWasserman
Virginia Beach, VA4,570 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Amazing long walk off a smooth jetty of large rocks on your way to the actual lighthouse. Whatever you do, stop by this area, and talk the adventurous walk to the lighthouse. There is a small fee to enter the lighthouse and it's well worth it.
Written September 10, 2023
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Travelbugsforlife
WORCESTER1,110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Loved our stop here. The parking lot is not large but we lucked out to get the last open spot. I would recommend going at low tide so you can walk out across the rocks, it was such fun. You would want to wear good footwear. Great views from here. Only thing that would have made this better is if we could have gone inside.
Written October 21, 2023
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nptp84
Ocean City, NJ217 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
A very pretty lighthouse on the campus of the Southern Maine Community College. You will need to park on the campus parking lot as there is no specific parking for visitors to the lighthouse. You can walk up to the lighthouse on an uneven rock jetty but cannot walk inside.
Written September 17, 2020
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Judith C
Milwaukee, WI13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
My husband and I originally were suppose to be on a bike tour, but because of the heat it was cancelled. So we followed a car tour we found on the internet and ended up seeing 6 lighthouses in 2 hours. This lighthouse we parked and walked out the rock pier to the lighthouse. That was super fun and the wind kept us cool on this 94 degree day.
Written July 7, 2021
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Ron H
Rockford, IL559 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We stopped by to see this lighthouse, which can be accessed by walking out on the levy. Little did we realize that we drove through a community college, which once housed a US Army post up through 1945. There were many old brick buildings which were headquarters, barracks, hospital, etc, which were now repurposed into the college buildings. You can walk the campus and see the buildings, as well as an original lighthouse tower and keepers quarters within the campus. A real treat to see some history as well as a nice lighthouse. An A grade trip!
Written May 6, 2022
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Fishbeck
Katy, TX104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
We found this lighthouse in Portland at the end of a jetty. We walked the jetty hopping onto each rock on a windy day in June. We reached the lighthouse for a few quick pics before heading back. It was fun and we enjoyed the short walk on the jetties.
Written July 12, 2022
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Justusduo
Newnan, GA204 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Worth seeing this great little lighthouse. The walk out to the lighthouse has rocks to navigate, so take care. We saw this lighthouse both by land and sea, not to mention you can walk around the area for great photo ops.
Written October 4, 2022
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scottcaps
Chesapeake Beach, MD1,763 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
You have to drive through the community college campus, but this was easy for us on a Sunday morning in mid-September. There is free parking and a little beach before the pathway out to the light. You can walk all the way out to the light, but you cannot enter the light. The pathway consists of large stones that are not level and have large crevices between them, so going out the pathway may be a challenge for some with walking difficulties and may be stressful for parents of young kids (unless you carry them). But, this is such an unusual walkway that it really is worth seeing and walking out to the light if you can. There is also remains of a fort here and there are two beaches to explore – one by the parking lot and one on the other side of the fort. If you park here, it is also a safe and pleasant mile or so walk around a marina/shipyard and through the community college campus to also see the Bug Light Park (but, there is also free parking there, too, if you prefer to drive between the two lights).
Written October 25, 2021
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maryK1
Kingsland, TX120 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
To get to this lighthouse you pass through a community college with many historical buildings. It was lovely to see. The lighthouse was also part of a larger Fort built during the Civil War. The Fort continues to another island past the lighthouse. Although this Fort was never used in battle, It was built due to the fact that Portland burned 4 times during the Revolutionary War.
Written August 18, 2024
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NHjo
Saco, ME13,295 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
It's the cutest little lighthouse, really. We saw some great views of it on the way to Peaks Island and back. I always go see the lighthouse after visiting a favorite south Portland bakery that's just a few streets away.
Written October 16, 2021
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