The Lighthouse Road Trip Near The Buffalo Coast That's Dreamily Beautiful
By Samantha Gill|Published March 21, 2018
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Buffalo isn’t exactly considered a coastal town. In fact, our “coast” isn’t promoted very often. But our city is actually one of the best planned cities in the country, and our access to water has a whole lot to do with it. The next time you’re in the mood for coastal vibes but can’t travel far, plug this information into your GPS. This lighthouse road trip near the Buffalo coast is dreamily beautiful. Here are some highlights you’ll see along the way:
1. Buffalo Main Lighthouse (Coast Guard Station South Road, Buffalo)
The Buffalo Main Lighthouse is the most notable of all the lighthouses near Buffalo. You can see this beacon of light shining on Lake Erie by both land and water. And if you want to get really up close and personal, you can even take a tour!
2. Historic Dunkirk Lighthouse (1 Point Drive N., Dunkirk)
If a whole lot of history (and even a haunting or two) sounds like fun, head down to the historic Dunkirk Lighthouse. This lighthouse near Buffalo is located roughly an hour from the city. And it's worth every mile!
Learn more about the history of the Dunkirk Lighthouse here.
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3. Thirty Mile Lighthouse (9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker)
Further north from the City of Buffalo lies the Thirty Mile Lighthouse. This beautiful building is located within Golden Hill State Park in Barker, NY. Take a tour to the top to see the sights of Lake Ontario from a fresh perspective!
The Barcelona Lighthouse in Westfield was the first natural gas lighthouse in the country. You can find this lighthouse near Buffalo overlooking Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie.
5. Old Fort Niagara Lighthouse (102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown)
The Old Fort Niagara Lighthouse draws crowds from near and far. This lighthouse is located at Old Fort Niagara. And although it isn't the original lighthouse, the current structure, "Fort Niagara Light," is still listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Olcott Lighthouse is another rebuild. But the new lighthouse still carries with it all the history of the original. Thanks to the preservation and rebuilding efforts, this lighthouse near Buffalo is still standing and open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
Buckle up, Buffalonians! Plug your home address into this road trip map and you'll be on your way to seeing these beautiful lighthouses in person.
This road trip to see the best lighthouses near Buffalo will take you just under five hours of driving time. But you should probably add a buffer so you can stop and take in the scenery!
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