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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Bass Harbor
Traveler Description: One of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine.
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Attraction type: Lighthouse
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset

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Reviews of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

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3 of 5 stars
New York
Sep 25, 2008

Liked the museum, but was disappointed that we couldn’t go up the lighthouse. Was expecting a little more more

5 of 5 stars
Maryland
Aug 16, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This lighthouse is a must see if you are on this side of the island. It is a pretty famous lighthouse. From the parking area, there a short trail that goes down stairs and you come to a view of the lighthouse. It is really pretty. It is also fun to climb around the rocks. Don't miss it! more

5 of 5 stars
Catlin, Illinois
Aug 4, 2007

There are two ways to view the light. The easiest is to the right from the parking lot. This is a path paved with asphalt with no steps. This will take you directly to the lightkeepers house and the light. This is the way to go with small children and people with mobility problems. The path to the left is... more

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