Jamie's Top Ten...

Before we jump in and start sharing all of the lighthouses that we’ve visited, we thought it would be fun for each of us to share our “Top Ten Must See Lighthouses”.  Our lists are going to be a little bit different (I’m sure there will be some similarities though) because we each have different aspects of lighthouses that we like.

Before I share my top ten list, I just want to mention that none of the photos in this post are mine.  I found them on various websites and have linked to the respective source that they came from. 

Here is my list of the top ten lighthouses I want to visit, enjoy!

Number Ten... 

                 

Grand Haven Lighthouse

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It is only appropriate that at least one lighthouse in Michigan appears on my top ten list, since it is the state with the most lighthouses!  We learned that bit of trivia on a lighthouse tour in Maine two summers ago.  The Grand Haven Lighthouse is in Grand Haven, Michigan.  Hopefully we will get to Michigan soon to see some of the lighthouses there.

Number Nine...

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

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This awesome lighthouse is on the Outer Banks in North Carolina.  Mike and I have seen the other four lighthouses on the Outer Banks, but we didn't get to see this one since it is so far away.  I definitely want to go back to see this lighthouse, I love the pattern that it has!

Number Eight...

Point Bonita Lighthouse 

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This lighthouse is pretty amazing!  It is on the West Coast in San Francisco, California.  The bridge to the lighthouse even resembles a smaller version of the Golden Gate Bridge.  I have been to California once before, but I would love to go there with Mike.  

Number Seven...

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

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This is such a cool location, I really like the view from the rocks.  This lighthouse is located in Bristol, Maine.

Number Six...

Head Harbour Lighthouse

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Canada had to make it on this list eventually.  Head Harbour Lighthouse (or East Quoddy Head) is on Campobello Island in New Brunswick.  Hmm, I wonder where West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is?

Number Five... 

Cape Neddick Lighthouse

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We are most likely going to get to see this lighthouse over the holidays!  It will be decorated with Christmas lights and a wreath.  I am pretty excited to see it!  It is located in York, Maine and is also affectionately called the "Nubble".

Number Four...

Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse 

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Another red lighthouse on Lake Michigan.  This one is located in Muskegon, Michigan and I love the bright red color!

Number Three...

Cape May Lighthouse

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I saw this lighthouse one time while browsing the internet and thought that it was pretty unique.  I like how the majority of it is white, yet the top is painted red.  This lighthouse is located in Cape May, New Jersey. 

Number Two...

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse 

                                       

 

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Another Maine lighthouse!  This one is located in Lubec, Maine.  Mike and I were hoping that we would be able to visit this lighthouse in the summer, but we might not be able to anymore.  Hopefully we might still have the chance since it is a very beautiful lighthouse!

And the number one top ten lighthouse I want to visit is...

Assateague Lighthouse 

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I LOVE this lighthouse!  I love the color and the stripes.  This lighthouse is located on Assateague Island, Virginia.  It is also really close to Chincoteague Island, where there are wild horses.

After looking at my top ten, I realize that most of them are red or in really interesting locations.  What are the top ten lighthouses that you would love to visit and what draws you to them?