The Lighthouses of Rhode Island
and Connecticut

This (as you can see) is no longer a functional lighthouse.  It's between Point Judith and the city of Newport on a dangerous ledge about one mile west of Beavertail Point.

Ida Lewis was a very well known light keeper.  In reality, this is more of a memorial than a lighthouse, but in that small black square at the corner of the building is a licensed light house.

This is in the heart of Newport harbor (that's the Newport to Jamestown bridge in the background).  There is a very active preservation society here and you can rent the lighthouse by the week which makes you a keeper (and they make you work for your title as well.  We're told there's a 3 year waiting list for reservations.

You can see this light from the south end of the Mount Hope Bridge, but this picture is from our cruise.

The easiest way to see this light is to go to Nayatt Point (which is all residential), then go North about ½ mile and find the parking for the fishermen.  Walk out on the beach, walk back the ½ mile, and here you are.

If you come to the community of Conimicut, and navigate to the Cominicut Point park, the light is "right there."  This photo was taken using the long lens, the digitally cropped, so if you want to get close, you probably need a boat.

This light is right next to the bridge from the mainland to Jamestown Island.  We took this picture (with the long lens) by standing on a road shooting over a householder's car in his/her driveway.

This light is at the southern tip of an island south of Jamestown .  It not only has this light, but the base of the original light and a museum as well.

And, while we were there, they were taking pictures of the bride and groom.

This is the 4th lighthouse to occupy this land.  Two of the others washed away in the storms, the other was too far back to be effective.

We got onto Block Island at 7:30 PM, got in our bus (the driver volunteered to drive us) and rushed out here to beat the sunset.  It was cloudy and pretty dark, but as you can see, the camera came through.

From Westerly, take Route 1-A to Watch Hill, and turn west on Watch Hill Road. After one-and-a-half miles on Watch Hill Road turn left on Westerly Road. From Westerly Road turn left to Bluff Avenue, followed by a right onto Larkin and then a quick left on Lighthouse Road. Parking on the street is restricted to residents, so you must park in town and walk.

Photo courtesy Pats7288 [Webshots]

From Interstate 95, take Exit 91 and proceed south on Route 234 (Pequot Trial) for 0.4 miles to North Main Street. Turn left on North Main and continue 1.5 miles to the light at the intersection with US Route 1. Cross Route 1 and continue straight to stop sign. Turn left and then take next right over railroad bridge onto Water Street. Follow Water Street through historic Stonington Village to the end.

Cruises aboard the Steamship Sabino from Mystic Seaport pass by the lighthouse. Sunbeam Fleet and Down East Lighthouse Cruises also offer Lighthouse Cruises that pass by the Morgan Point Lighthouse.

Photo courtesy Robert English [Flickr]

Project Oceanology, in conjunction with the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation, offers tours to the lighthouse, which may include landing at the lighthouse. The lighthouse can also be seen on Lighthouse Cruises offered by Sunbeam Fleet and Down East Lighthouse Cruises.

From Interstate 95, take exit 67 and proceed south on Elm Street to Main Street (Highway 154). Turn right onto Main and follow it for 2.5 miles to the Saybrook Point Inn and Marina. At that point, turn right on Bridge Street, crossing over South Cove, and then turn left onto Nibang Avenue. From Nibang, turn right onto Fenwick Avenue, left onto Agawam Avenue, and then left onto Neponset Avenue, where you will get a distant view.

Photo courtesy pats7288 [Webshots]

There is an open house held during the fall of each year and public to the lighthouse may be provided at that time by the Faulkner’s Light Brigade.

Photo by US Coast Guard, posted on Webshots

Distant views are possible from Five Mile Point Lighthouse in Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven.

To see this light by land take Exit 28 from Interstate 95 and go south on Main Street until it ends.

Harbor Cruises from Captain's Cove Seaport in Black Rock Harbor that pass by the Penfield Reef Lighthouse are available on weekends during the summer. A lighthouse cruise that passes this lighthouse along with several others is offered by Sound Navigation.

Photo courtesy Robert English [Flickr]

Ferry Service to the Sheffield Island is available from Hope Dock in South Norwalk. Cruises past the lighthouse are offered by Sound Navigation.

Photo courtesy Kelda York [Flickr]

It can be seen from points along the shore in Stamford. Cruises that pass Stamford Harbor Lighthouse are offered by Sound Navigation.

Photo courtesy Robert English [Flickr]