Lighthouses Near Hartford, Connecticut
There are 32 lighthouses within 60 miles of Hartford, and six of them are open to visit. The closest is Chester Rock Lighthouse, 29 mi away, and the best known nearby are Five Mile Point Lighthouse and New London Ledge Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Horton Point Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Hartford
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 32 lighthouses within 60 miles of Hartford
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.
- Chester Rock Lighthouse Connecticut29 mi
- Essex Reef Lighthouse Connecticut33 mi
- Five Mile Point Lighthouse Connecticut37 mi · Grounds open
- Falkner Island Lighthouse Connecticut38 mi
- Lynde Point Lighthouse Connecticut38 mi · Private, not open
- Southwest Ledge Lighthouse Connecticut39 mi
- Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse Connecticut39 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- New London Harbor Lighthouse Connecticut44 mi
- New London Ledge Lighthouse Connecticut45 mi
- Avery Point Lighthouse Connecticut45 mi
- Mystic Seaport Lighthouse Connecticut46 mi · Open to visitors
- Morgan Point Lighthouse Connecticut47 mi · Private, not open
- Stratford Point Lighthouse Connecticut48 mi
- Plum Gut Lighthouse New York48 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Plum Island Lighthouse New York48 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- North Dumpling Lighthouse New York48 mi · Private, not open
- Orient Point Lighthouse New York48 mi
- Horton Point Lighthouse New York48 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Tongue Point Lighthouse Connecticut48 mi
- Little Gull Island Lighthouse New York49 mi
- Race Rock Lighthouse New York49 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Bridgeport Harbor Lighthouse Connecticut49 mi
- Orient Long Beach Bar Lighthouse New York49 mi
- Latimer Reef Lighthouse New York50 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Stonington Harbor Lighthouse Connecticut50 mi · Open to visitors
- Black Rock Harbor Lighthouse Connecticut51 mi
- Penfield Reef Lighthouse Connecticut53 mi
- Stratford Shoal Lighthouse Connecticut53 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Watch Hill Lighthouse Rhode Island53 mi
- Cedar Island Lighthouse New York55 mi · Grounds open
- Old Field Point Lighthouse New York59 mi
- Peck Ledge Lighthouse Connecticut59 mi · Grounds open
Questions about lighthouses near Hartford
What is the closest lighthouse to Hartford?
Chester Rock Lighthouse is the closest, 29 mi away in a straight line. Next are Essex Reef Lighthouse (33 mi) and Five Mile Point Lighthouse (37 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Hartford?
There are 32 lighthouses within 60 miles of Hartford, CT, 1 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Hartford can you visit?
Six of the 32 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Five Mile Point Lighthouse (37 mi), Mystic Seaport Lighthouse (46 mi), Horton Point Lighthouse (48 mi) and Stonington Harbor Lighthouse (50 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Hartford?
Yes. Horton Point Lighthouse (48 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.