Take The Drive to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Maine

I have had West Quoddy Head Lighthouse on my 'to visit' list since I arrived in Maine. While every lighthouse in Maine is rich with history and unique in their own way, this one pops. It's red and white stripes are distinctive to this particular head light that was built in 1808, and the station was rebuilt in 1831 and 1858 which is how it stands today.

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse sits on the border of Canada and is the easternmost point in the United States. The sun first shines every morning on West Quoddy Head on March 7 to March 24 and then from September 19 to October 6. The remaining dates are Cadillac Mountain.

Why is West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Painted with Red and White Stripes?

The tower is closed to the public, but you can visit the grounds year-round. On my particular visit in November, the visitor center and most shops around and near the lighthouse were closed for the season. Parking was very easy, and the views were SPECTACULAR. Look at your phone while you visit, too. You will not only enter another time zone, but your phone may also tell you that you are in Canada.

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Enjoy the pictures below from my drive out to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse from Bangor, Maine that took just over two hours. You'll see blueberry fields on your journey and towns with so many historic structures, including Machias, which hosted the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War.