14 Great Lighthouse Day Trips

Few structures excite children's imaginations like lighthouses do. These proud sentinels have been used as navigational aids for centuries; armies have fought to control them. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, built in 280 BC, was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

We've crisscrossed the country to select 14 of the most wondrous lighthouses across the United States. We hope you'll gather the kids, pack a picnic lunch, and head to one this summer for an afternoon of "light" adventure!