Hurst castle, Milford on sea is a grand and imposing tudor castle housing both a refurbished theater and a museum. Built as far back as 1544 by Henry VIII this was an impenetrable fortress designed to defend the Solent. With a impressive history that has seen the castle weather the Napoleonic wars and the world wars this giant has been a symbol of protection and has an ancient lighthouse and fascinating museum to lure the true historian. The Hurst Castle, Milford on sea is is an ancient reminder of all that is historical to Britain.READ MORE

The Kincardine Lighthouse in Kincardine, Ontario was originally built during the 1800's to service a busy fishing and local salt shipping industry. Sitting on top of a two-storey keeper's house, this historical site over three levels has a well worn staircase which was climbed twice daily by the lightkeepers. Back in the day kerosene was used to fuel the lamp, and these barrels were hoisted up the stairs by the lightkeepers, who ensured lighting passage to the safe harbour and port for shipping and major industries. The Kincardine Lighthouse tower is capped by an iron lantern and balcony and originally shutters rotated by weighted chains made the light flash, renovated in 1992, the lamp became electrically powered, and today boasts a 500-watt bulb which is visible from 30 kilometres, there is also a fascinating marine museum to visit here.READ MORE

The Michigan City Historical Society in Michigan City, Indiana, invites you to visit the Old Lighthouse Museum that offers interesting and informative self-guided tours, audio tours and docent-led tours. The Michigan City Historical Society, a non-profit organization, leased the Old Lighthouse Museum in 1965 to restore and establish a museum, and in 1973 a replica of the original lantern tower was installed on the roof of the building. Furnishings in the museum were donated by interested citizens, and the museum is staffed and maintained by dedicated volunteer docents. Our gift shop has an interesting seletions of souvenirs, books, postcards, clothing as well as figurines. READ MORE

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is located on the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in Northport, Michigan and the light has been guiding ships and sailors since 1852. Here they have a museum with exhibits and the history of the Grand Traverse Light, and guided tours are available for school and adult groups. Grand Traverse Lighthouse is available for special events and provides a unique and beautiful venue for weddings, receptions, celebrations and more. The Lighthouse Gift Shop stocks everything from camping supplies to souvenirs, gifts, clothing, books, children's games and tours and they supply snacks and water, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

Admiralty Head Lighthouse in Coupeville, Washington, was originally built in 1861, and although the light was extinguised in 1922, the lighthouse still welcomes visitors, weddings, tour parties, exhibits and many events. Owned by Washington State Parks Commission, Admiralty Head Lighthouse depicts a perfect example of northwest maritime history in a beautiful and unique setting. The lighthouse is a perfect venue for intimate weddings of 15 guests which can be held in the lighthouse dining and sitting rooms. The aim of Admiralty Head Lighthouse, assisted by dedicated volunteers, is to manage the lighthouse historical artifact collection, research and document its history and assist with restorations. READ MORE

Heceta Head Lighthouse in Yachats, Oregon, was built in 1894, and with its shining light, is open to the public who are amazed at the spectacular view. This working lighthouse rises 205 feet above the ocean, and lovingly casts its beams of light about 21 miles out to sea. The lighthouse has daily tours and the observation area is open all year round. Experience a lightkeeper's life at Heceta Head Lighthouse where romantic travelers can enjoy unique bed breakfast facilities with cozy down duvets, antique furnishings and a handcrafted wooden staircase leading you to your comfortable room. Heceta Head Lighthouse with its spectacular views is also a popular romantic wedding venue. READ MORE

The Harwich Maritime Museum in Harwich, Essex is located in the former Low Lighthouse built in 1818 as one of the lights highlighting the entrance to the harbour. Visitors to the maritime museum will be intrigued by the nautical memoribalia that includes interesting photographs, paintings, lighthouse bulbs and the ever popular ships in bottles. The Harwich Maritime Museum also has fascinating displays of uniforms and badges of the Royal Navy. Our maritime museum has disabled access to only the ground floor, and the top floor offers a fascinating view of the shipping activities taking place in the harbour. READ MORE

Tawas Point Lighthouse located on beautiful Tawas Bay in East Tawas, Michigan offers fascinating lighthouse tours, you can even be a lightkeeper in the restored lightkeeper's quarters, a wonderful experience awaits. The Tawas Point Lighthouse also has a Tawas Point Commemorative Brick Program where you purchase a brick and help contribute to the lighthouse's continued restoration and maintenance. There are always ongoing events here, a museum store and a visit transports you back in time to the days sailing ships, when lighthouse keepers kept their watch, come visit.READ MORE

40 Mile Point Lighthouse is located in Presque Isle County's Lighthouse Park close to Rogers City, Michigan is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to Sunset. This stunning attraction is open for tours and also has wonderful events of arts and craft weekends and more, and it's a fascinating history of shipwrecks where you can still see some of the wooden steamer Joseph S. Fay, lying up the beach a little ways. 40 Mile Point Lighthouse tower contains an active 4th Order Fresnel Lens most commonly used on the Great Lakes and is probably the third or fourth to be installed according to the log book, come visit this fascinating attraction.READ MORE

Come visit the fascinating Huron Lightship Museum in Port Huron, Michigan the last lightship on the Great Lakes which is open to the public from April through Mid December. Lightships were like floating lighthouses always anchored where it was too deep for a lighthouse, and the Huron Lightship was stationed at various shoals on Lake Michigan. This fascinating museum offers a look into the workings of the lightship from yesteryear and when she was commissioned to guide mariners into the narrow dredged channel of lower Lake Huron leading to the St. Clair River.READ MORE