Boston Lighthouse
A lighthouse on a diminutive island was one of the first of its kind to guide seamen home.

📜 Country’s first lighthouse, built on 3-acre Brewster Island in 1716.
🔍 Second oldest working lighthouse in the U.S., last staffed until December 2023.

Why Go

💡 Discover a historic landmark, crucial for Boston Harbor navigation
📸 See the only second-order Fresnel lens still in use in Massachusetts
🚶 Access the island via chartered ferry trips and tours

Tips

🚢 Chartered ferry trips and tours are the only way to access the island.

Last updated 9 days ago

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