Author Virginia Woolf had a lifelong fascination with lighthouses, especially the Godrevy Lighthouse in St. Ives, England where her family spent time every summer. Their summer home and the lighthouse served as inspiration for one of her most celebrated novels, To the Lighthouse. Even if you’re not familiar with the novel, you can discover for yourself why lighthouses remain a popular destination and attraction. Take a lighthouse driving tour at Brewster House Bed & Breakfast in Freeport, Maine. The Main Coast Lighthouse Tour includes a two-night stay, guidebook to all the local lighthouses, discounted gas card, gift certificate to a local restaurant, a souvenir mug and some chocolates.
Besides lighthouses, Maine is also known for fresh lobsters. At The Berry Manor Inn, a bed and breakfast in Rockland, Maine, take in the sights and the taste of Maine and request the “Lobsters, Lighthouses & Luxury” package that is available for the month of June. The special includes two tickets to the Main Lighthouse Museum, a guided tour of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, a souvenir book on lighthouses, handmade chocolates, two tickets to Captain Jack’s Lobster adventure and a voucher for a lobster dinner at a nearby restaurant.
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We love lighthouses. There are eight lighthouses out here in the township of Southold on the Eastern end of Long Island. Thais is Long Island Wine Country and in addition to wines we have lighthouses all over the place. You can begin with the Horton’s Point Lighthouse which was commissioned by George Washington. Then there is the “The Little Tea Pot” so called, which is the Orient Point Lighthouse and the nearby Plum Island Lighthouse.
When driving from East Marion where we are you pass the “the Bug Light” the Long Beach Bar Lighthouse which is located just off the the peninsula that makes up the Orient State Park Beach. It is so close it looks as if you could swim to it, don’t try it the currents there are treacherous.
Comment by Wilfred Joseph — May 14, 2009 @ 1:02 pm