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Local discoveries · Cape Elizabeth · Old Port & beyond

Portland Head Light & Fort Williams Park

Plan a coastal outing to the lighthouse grounds and park in nearby Cape Elizabeth.

Allow
60–90 minutes
Good for
Coast & views · Photography · Arts & culture
Format
Independent visit

How we would fit it into your day

Build your Portland, Maine day around the actual service time or meeting point. Allow room for parking, hills and uneven Old Port surfaces. South Portland and Cape Elizabeth are separate places. Confirm food-tour ingredients, reservations and seasonal sailings directly; a listing is not live availability.

Before you go

Located in Cape Elizabeth, not downtown Portland. Confirm parking charges, park notices and museum dates; lighthouse interior access is not implied.

Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.

Listing information reviewed October 13, 2026. Check current details before traveling.

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