Lighthouses Near Erie, Pennsylvania
There are 6 lighthouses within 60 miles of Erie, and four of them are open to visit. The closest is Erie Land Lighthouse, 1.6 mi away, and the best known nearby are Presque Isle Lighthouse and Barcelona Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Dunkirk Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Erie
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 6 lighthouses within 60 miles of Erie
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.
- Erie Land Lighthouse Pennsylvania1.6 mi · Open to visitors
- Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse Pennsylvania2.0 mi · Grounds open
- Presque Isle Lighthouse Pennsylvania3.0 mi · Open to visitors
- Barcelona Lighthouse New York29 mi
- Ashtabula Harbor Lighthouse Ohio39 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Dunkirk Lighthouse New York45 mi · Open, climb the tower
Questions about lighthouses near Erie
What is the closest lighthouse to Erie?
Erie Land Lighthouse is the closest, 1.6 mi away in a straight line. Next are Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (2.0 mi) and Presque Isle Lighthouse (3.0 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Erie?
There are 6 lighthouses within 60 miles of Erie, PA, 4 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Erie can you visit?
Four of the 6 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Erie Land Lighthouse (1.6 mi), Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (2.0 mi), Presque Isle Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Dunkirk Lighthouse (45 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Erie?
Yes. Dunkirk Lighthouse (45 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.