Lighthouses Near Rochester, New York
There are 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Rochester, and five of them are open to visit. The closest is Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse, 6.8 mi away, and the best known nearby are Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse and Braddock Point Lighthouse. You can stay the night at Braddock Point Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Rochester
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 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Rochester
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.
- Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse New York6.8 mi · Open to visitors
- Braddock Point Lighthouse New York15 mi · Overnight stays
- Oak Orchard Lighthouse New York33 mi
- Sodus Point Lighthouse New York33 mi · Open to visitors
- Sodus Outer Lighthouse New York33 mi
- Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse New York46 mi · Open to visitors
- Olcott Lighthouse New York57 mi
- Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse New York59 mi · Grounds open
Questions about lighthouses near Rochester
What is the closest lighthouse to Rochester?
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is the closest, 6.8 mi away in a straight line. Next are Braddock Point Lighthouse (15 mi) and Oak Orchard Lighthouse (33 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Rochester?
There are 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Rochester, NY, 2 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Rochester can you visit?
Five of the 8 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse (6.8 mi), Braddock Point Lighthouse (15 mi), Sodus Point Lighthouse (33 mi) and Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse (46 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you stay overnight in a lighthouse near Rochester?
Yes. Braddock Point Lighthouse (15 mi) takes overnight guests.