Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
Connecticut
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Connecticut, first lit in 1966. Its official name is Mystic Seaport Light. The tower stands 25 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Morgan Point Lighthouse, 3.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1966
Tower height
25 ft
Light 26 ft above water
Official name
Mystic Seaport Light
About Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
Mystic Seaport Light is a lighthouse at the south end of Mystic Seaport, 2 miles (3.2 km) upriver from Noank, Connecticut. It is a two-story white shingled structure topped with a glass-enclosed lantern, a replica of the 1901 Brant Point Light.
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse sits at 41.3615, -71.9670 in Connecticut. The closest other lighthouses are Morgan Point Lighthouse (3.4 mi), Stonington Harbor Lighthouse (3.9 mi) and Latimer Reef Lighthouse (4.3 mi). Connecticut has 24 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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- Wood
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- Mystic Seaport
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Lighthouses near Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
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Morgan Point Lighthouse
3.4 mi away
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Latimer Reef Lighthouse
4.3 mi away
North Dumpling Lighthouse
5.8 mi away
Avery Point Lighthouse
6.0 mi away
New London Ledge Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
Also close to Mystic Seaport Lighthouse: Watch Hill Lighthouse 6.9 mi · New London Harbor Lighthouse 7.1 mi · Race Rock Lighthouse 9.1 mi · Little Gull Island Lighthouse 13 mi · Plum Gut Lighthouse 18 mi · Plum Island Lighthouse 18 mi · Orient Point Lighthouse 19 mi · Lynde Point Lighthouse 20 mi
Questions about Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
Where is Mystic Seaport Lighthouse?
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse is in Connecticut, at 41.3615, -71.9670. The nearest other lighthouse is Morgan Point Lighthouse, 3.4 mi away.
Can you visit Mystic Seaport Lighthouse?
Yes. Mystic Seaport Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Mystic Seaport Lighthouse built?
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse was first lit in 1966.
How tall is Mystic Seaport Lighthouse?
The tower is 25 feet (8 m) tall, and its light sits 26 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Mystic Seaport Lighthouse?
The closest are Morgan Point Lighthouse (3.4 mi), Stonington Harbor Lighthouse (3.9 mi) and Latimer Reef Lighthouse (4.3 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Mystic Seaport Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.