Lighthouses Near Buffalo, New York
There are 12 lighthouses within 60 miles of Buffalo, and four of them are open to visit. The closest is Buffalo North Breakwater East End Lighthouse, 0.8 mi away, and the best known nearby are Buffalo Main Lighthouse and Buffalo North Breakwater South End Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Dunkirk Lighthouse.
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within 60 mi
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within 30 mi
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Lighthouses you can visit near Buffalo
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
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All 12 lighthouses within 60 miles of Buffalo
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Buffalo North Breakwater East End Lighthouse New York0.8 mi
- Buffalo Main Lighthouse New York0.8 mi · Open to visitors
- Buffalo North Breakwater South End Lighthouse New York1.0 mi
- South Buffalo North Side Lighthouse New York3.6 mi · Grounds open
- Buffalo Harbor North and South Entrance Lights New York3.7 mi
- Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Lighthouse New York3.7 mi
- Fort Niagara Lighthouse New York28 mi
- Olcott Lighthouse New York32 mi
- Dunkirk Lighthouse New York36 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse New York39 mi · Open to visitors
- Oak Orchard Lighthouse New York48 mi
- Barcelona Lighthouse New York52 mi
Questions about lighthouses near Buffalo
What is the closest lighthouse to Buffalo?
Buffalo North Breakwater East End Lighthouse is the closest, 0.8 mi away in a straight line. Next are Buffalo Main Lighthouse (0.8 mi) and Buffalo North Breakwater South End Lighthouse (1.0 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Buffalo?
There are 12 lighthouses within 60 miles of Buffalo, NY, 7 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Buffalo can you visit?
Four of the 12 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Buffalo Main Lighthouse (0.8 mi), South Buffalo North Side Lighthouse (3.6 mi), Dunkirk Lighthouse (36 mi) and Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse (39 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Buffalo?
Yes. Dunkirk Lighthouse (36 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.