Hope Town Lighthouse
Neighborhood: Hope Town (Elbow Cay)
Phone: +1 242 367 3067
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Featured on many postcards, this picturesque lighthouse warrants a visit. The 120-foot, peppermint-striped tower has been guiding ships around the dangerous rocks and coral reefs since 1838. Builders of the lighthouse had to contend with vandalism by residents who did not want their profitable shipwreck industry ruined. Today, the lighthouse operates as one of the last three hand-operated, kerosene-fueled beacons in the Bahamas. Visiting the lighthouse by water taxi from the Hope Town docks is the best way to get there. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
142 Years Old
Neighborhood: Hope Town (Elbow Cay)
Phone: +1 242 367 3067
add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Featured on many postcards, this picturesque lighthouse warrants a visit. The 120-foot, peppermint-striped tower has been guiding ships around the dangerous rocks and coral reefs since 1838. Builders of the lighthouse had to contend with vandalism by residents who did not want their profitable shipwreck industry ruined. Today, the lighthouse operates as one of the last three hand-operated, kerosene-fueled beacons in the Bahamas. Visiting the lighthouse by water taxi from the Hope Town docks is the best way to get there. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Reviews
great climbing the 101 steps
loved the ferry ride to the island from Marsh Harbor. Very fast, and friendly service. The view fr...
Reviewed by:eagle.bird10 from Madison Wisconsin on Apr 08 2008
CANT WAIT TO GO BACK
IT WAS AWESOME. I REALLY WANNA GO BACK EVERYONE WHO HASNT BEEN TO THE BAHAMAS SHOULD DEFINIENTLY GO ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from CALIFORNIA on Feb 25 2008
