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Staying at a Lighthouse: America's Romantic and Historic Lighthouse Inns
Staying at a Lighthouse America's Romantic and Historic Lighthouse Inns Author:John Grant Whether they were abandoned long ago or still stand as beacons in the fog, hundreds of lighthouses decorate the beautiful shores of North America. But only a few invite people to stay the night. — Staying at a Lighthouse visits these unique overnight havens, offering a personal tour of the most sought-after landmarks in the country. A few of them... more » operate as grand bed-and-breakfast inns. Others provide a more rustic experience, offering guests a retreat from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Still others allow visitors to assume the role of lighthouse keeper for a short time. But they all provide an experience that is romantic, renewing, and above all, memorable.
Readers can step back in time at these and many other coastal towers:
*Heceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon
*East Brother Light Station, California
*Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn, Michigan
*Rose Island Lighthouse, Rhode Island
*Saugerties Lighthouse, New York
*Race Point Lighthouse, Massachusetts
*Monomoy Point Lighthouse, Massachusetts
*The Keeper's House Inn, Maine
Information provided in each profile includes history of the lighthouse and the area,
background of the present-day keepers, and a description of the accommodations and the guest experience, plus all pertinent practical details-address, phone number, e-mail address, directions, seasons of operation, rates, and more. Beautiful color and archival photographs of the featured lighthouse inns enhance this terrific little guide.« less