This lighthouse is smaller than most, at only 50' tall, but being able to go up inside to the top was a unique experience that I would not have missed. It was worth the trip to see it. They only do the tours of the lighthouse on Sundays. This is something that all ages would like. We had a wait to get inside of about 30 minutes maybe. Once we got in, it took maybe 20 minutes or so.
This is still an operational lighthouse on coast guard property. Plan your trip accordingly as this little gem is only open on Sunday's 1-5pm. When walking up to the lighthouse stay on the other side of the blue line in the lot as the other side is active coast guard property. When you arrive at the lighthouse your greeted with friendly staff who are very knowledgeable of the property. You are aloud to climb to the top and look out, the view is spectacular. A fee to enter is more of a donation that they request.
We enjoyed visiting the harbor lighthouse - but parking to get there was annoyingly limited. It was a combo tour of about 4 different volunteers, and felt it was well worth the trip to see
We love lighthouses so any chance we get to stop in and see one we take. This one did not disappoint!
Such a nice lighthouse. This is one we have visited. I have a thing for seeing as many lighthouses as I can. We rode by hubbies bike to see it.
I visited Portsmouth Harbor Light on my way to Acadia National Park. I will make a special side trip almost anywhere to see a lighthouse for the first time, and this lighthouse on my list of places to see on this trip. I'm very happy I went there. There were a few volunteers working at the lighthouse, a couple of them at the base and one at the top. So, not only did I get to see and photograph the lighthouse, I also got a history lesson that was very interesting. When I arrived it was in a light rain, but by the time I got to the top of the lighthouse the sun was breaking through and there were good views of the harbor and some islands off in the distance, as well as of some of the homes near the harbor. If you're going to be in the Portsmouth area and have an hour to spare, I'd suggest you go to the Portsmouth Harbor Light.
If in Portsmouth on Sunday 1-5PM and have any interest hIn history or maritime subject, make this tour! Informative and friendly.
What a beautiful lighthouse in picture perfect scenery. It wasn't opened to the public but what a great find and excellent place to have a picnic right on the waterfront with perfect views of the inlet between New Hampshire and Maine.
Difficult to get to, you cannot access the lighthouse, construction around Fort Constitution make is difficult to access the area.
As a huge fan of lighthouses, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse was on my list of "must see". I had come to know that this lighthouse offers open houses on Sunday afternoons. On a recent Sunday hopped in the car and headed north to Portsmouth.The lighthouse was easy to get to, and once there I was thrilled I made the journey! The scenery and views are great! All volunteers are extremely friendly and knowledgable. The views from the top are great. If you ever get the chance to tour this light be sure to go!