Now that the Amelia Island Lighthouse beacon is back in operation after a year and a half of disrepair, some people may want to see and know more about Florida's oldest lighthouse. Located inland on a ...

If you're traveling off of Massachusetts' coast, there is an island you can visit full of meadows and cozy lighthouses, and ...

Located just across the Cape Fear River from Southport, Bald Head Island is a North Carolina coastal community brimming with ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Falling asleep in the shadow of the Newport Bridge's glowing lights and waking up to the gentle clanging of a buoy's bell feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. – Andrea E.

This park in the San Juan Islands is a haven for marine animal enthusiasts. Stop by to hike the coastal trails and keep your ...

Long Island’s lighthouses, sentinels of the sea, stand tall with stories as enduring as their brick and mortar, each one offers a mesmerizing glimpse into history and maritime romance. With so many to ...

When Sand Island Lighthouse fell into disrepair in the early 1920s, St. Paul schoolteacher Gert Wellisch stepped in, leasing the abandoned Apostle Islands beacon for $50. For 18 years, she preserved ...

This unique retreat – a converted lighthouse on the southernmost tip of Giglio island – comes with its own helipad. But for your average traveller, making pilgrimage to its remote setting is integral ...

Fifty years ago, on June 5, 1974, a fire gutted the historic Cedar Island Lighthouse in the Town of East Hampton. The structure, built in 1868, had stood unoccupied for almost seven years, after ...

Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera officially opens June 10 Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five ...