Gay Head Light
Buildings & Monuments
West
Photography, Architecture, History
It is free to view from the outside.
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Notes: Access to the inside of the lighthouse requires stairs.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Gay Head Light
A beautiful location
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Gay Head Cliffs Chilmark, MA 02535 |
+1 508 627 4441 |
Description
High atop the beautiful cliffs of Gay Head rests an equally magnificent lighthouse. A lighthouse has operated on this site since 1799, with the current 51-foot structure holding court since its construction in 1856. The site is generally closed to the public due to problems with erosion, but tours of the lighthouse are given by the historical society by appointment. The lookout in Gay Head offers a good view of the lighthouse, and you can see the original fresnel lens at the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society in Edgartown.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Tours available 1 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunset Fri-Sun. Call for information.Notes: From mid-June-mid-Sept, there are sunset tours given Friday through Sunday evenings, starting 1 1/2 hours before sunset.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: It is free to view from the outside.
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Parking Availability: Yes
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