How Many Lighthouses Are on Cape Cod?

Cape Cod has 16 lighthouses but 3 are in 1 spot and 5 are private. So, there are 9 public areas for you to appreciate these historic beacons.

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Yes, it is the iconic beacon pictured on the bag of Cape Cod potato chips.

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A trio of lighthouses just a short walk from Nauset Lighthouse.

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Cape Cod's first beacon, lit in 1797.

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To see the 45-foot beacon you must take a long but rewarding walk in Cape Cod National Seashore.

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To see this one you must walk across a long stone breakwater.

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Cape Cod has 16 lighthouses but 3 are in 1 spot and 5 are private. So, there are 9 public areas for you to appreciate these historic beacons.

Lighthouse Confusion

Yes, it is the iconic beacon pictured on the bag of Cape Cod potato chips.

Nauset Lighthouse

A trio of lighthouses just a short walk from Nauset Lighthouse.

Three Sisters

Cape Cod's first beacon, lit in 1797.

Highland Lighthouse

To see the 45-foot beacon you must take a long but rewarding walk in Cape Cod National Seashore.

Race Point

To see this one you must walk across a long stone breakwater.

Wood End Lighthouse

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