Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Built: 1805
Height: 80 feet
Accessibility: Very accessible. It’s at Lighthouse Point Park, a lovely beach park with a carousel, beaches, playgrounds, and more. There is a $10 parking fee to access the park.
Our visit: May 25, 2009
This is a great old lighthouse. We didn’t realize there would be such a beautiful park right in New Haven. You can easily spend hours here. They have grills and picnic grounds, so bring the family and make a day of it. It was well worth the $10 parking fee.
You can’t go inside the lighthouse, unfortunately, but you can hang around outside of it. You can also see Southwest Ledge Light from Lighthouse Point Park. Pack a picnic lunch, enjoy the views, check out the lighthouse and ENJOY!
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