Race Point Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Race Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1816. Its official name is Race Point Light. The tower stands 44 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Wood End Lighthouse, 3.9 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Race Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1816
Tower height
44 ft
Light 66 ft above water
Official name
Race Point Light
About Race Point Lighthouse
Race Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Cod, in Provincetown, Massachusetts; it is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original tower, first illuminated in 1816, was replaced in 1876 with the current 45-foot-tall (14 m) tall iron-plated tower and a new keeper's dwelling.
Race Point Lighthouse sits at 42.0623, -70.2447 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Wood End Lighthouse (3.9 mi), Long Point Lighthouse (4.4 mi) and Highland Lighthouse (9.6 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Race Point Lighthouse
Race Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Race Point Lighthouse
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Wood End Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Long Point Lighthouse
4.4 mi away
Highland Lighthouse
9.6 mi away
Mayo Beach Lighthouse
14 mi away
Billingsgate Island Lighthouse
16 mi away
Plymouth Lighthouse
19 mi away
Also close to Race Point Lighthouse: Nauset Lighthouse 20 mi · Three Sisters of Nauset 20 mi · Duxbury Pier Lighthouse 21 mi · Sandy Neck Lighthouse 24 mi · Old Scituate Lighthouse 26 mi · West Dennis Lighthouse 29 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 30 mi · Minot's Ledge Lighthouse 30 mi
Questions about Race Point Lighthouse
Where is Race Point Lighthouse?
Race Point Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 42.0623, -70.2447. The nearest other lighthouse is Wood End Lighthouse, 3.9 mi away.
Can you visit Race Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Race Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Race Point Lighthouse built?
Race Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1816.
How tall is Race Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 44 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 66 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Race Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Wood End Lighthouse (3.9 mi), Long Point Lighthouse (4.4 mi) and Highland Lighthouse (9.6 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Race Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.