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Southeast Lighthouse

Mohegan Trail, Block Island, RI
401/466-5009
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Ranked #5 of 17 attractions in Block Island
Type: Lighthouses
Description: These two lighthouses stand watch over tiny Block Island, scene of 59 ship wrecks in the early 1800s.
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Manchester, Connecticut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Beautiful view from the lighthouse. Did not want to pay to enter the museum, but the building itself is stunning.

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See 2 more reviews by brsaeb for Block Island
new york
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

What a beautiful lighthouse. Green fresnel lens makes it more unique. Close to our hotel so we made a number of visits to get photos in different light.

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St. George, Utah
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Sits on a bluff kinda they moved it back because of erosion but cool building and easy to get too. also closed no one around

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Wilton, Connecticut
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

We took some of our wedding photos here as the views are beautiful and the lighthouse is an island staple! It is definitely worth the trip to stop here just to take in the beautiful scenery. The history of the lighthouse is also interesting to learn about... it was originally built in the late 1800s because the southeast part of... More

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Boston area
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68 reviews 68 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

This lighthouse has been featured in the backdrop of many professional photo shoots, including cataolg covers for Vineyard Vines and JCrew. The picture I have with my wife and the lighthouse in the background is one of my favorite pictures. This is a must stop when visiting Block Island, it is one of the most spectacular lighthouses you will ever... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012 via mobile

If you pay the insanely high price to go to the top of the lighthouse ($20 pp I think) on a clear day you can see 4 states & the entire coast of RI. But...if you don't do that (I didn't) the view from ground level/cliff level is beautiful & worth a stop for sure. You don't have to pay... More

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Guilford, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

It is interesting to see, just how important lighthouses were and are to the sailing community. This lighthouse was endangered, however, people had the foresight to relocate it for safety. The view is, of course, spectacular.

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Fort Myers, Florida
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

We rented bikes (omg, please only do this if you are in shape!) My mom is in her 60's and had to walk her bike up the hills that are on the way to the lighthouse. So do yourself a favor and rent a moped or take a van tour. The lighthouse itself is nice to see and gives you... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

Worth the ride but definitely not for someone who doesn't want to feel the burn. Bring water. It's worth the ride.

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See 4 more reviews by Gypsy2gem for Block Island
rhode island, usa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

Worth the $ for a tour to the top! The view is amazing and the history is fascinating. Thanks to the folks who recognize the importance of helping to keep these unreplacable pieces of American History.

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