Lighthouses Near New Orleans, Louisiana
There are 10 lighthouses within 60 miles of New Orleans, and one of them is open to visit. The closest is New Canal Lighthouse, 5.5 mi away, and the best known nearby are Pass Manchac Lighthouse and West Rigolets Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near New Orleans
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 10 lighthouses within 60 miles of New Orleans
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.
- New Canal Lighthouse Louisiana5.5 mi · Open to visitors
- West Rigolets Lighthouse Louisiana25 mi
- Pass Manchac Lighthouse Louisiana27 mi
- East Rigolets Lighthouse Louisiana29 mi
- Tchefuncte River Range Lights Louisiana30 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Lake Borgne Lighthouse Mississippi40 mi
- St. Joseph Island Lighthouse Mississippi42 mi
- Merrill Shell Bank Lighthouse Mississippi53 mi
- Pass Christian Lighthouse Mississippi55 mi
- Cat Island Lighthouse Mississippi58 mi
Questions about lighthouses near New Orleans
What is the closest lighthouse to New Orleans?
New Canal Lighthouse is the closest, 5.5 mi away in a straight line. Next are West Rigolets Lighthouse (25 mi) and Pass Manchac Lighthouse (27 mi).
How many lighthouses are near New Orleans?
There are 10 lighthouses within 60 miles of New Orleans, LA, 5 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near New Orleans can you visit?
One of the 10 is open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest is New Canal Lighthouse (5.5 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.