Assateague Island Lighthouse is located on Chincoteague, the island of wild ponies. The 142-foot tower was built in 1833 and its light can be seen for 19 nautical miles. It is one of a number of lighthouses operated by the United States Coast Guard and is open to visitors several times each year.

Lighthouse on Assateague Island, Maryland. Photo © Roland Bynaker. Trade Winds uses a helium-filled blimp and camera system to capture one-of-a-kind photos of glorious views never seen before. The technique is known as low-level aerial photography.

For More Information About This Destination Try These Links

Map
by Expedia

History Notes
Assateague Lighthouse

Assateague Lighthouse
Historic Light Stations

Assateague Lighthouse
Assateague State Park

United States Lighthouse Society
Chesapeake Chapter -- Assateague Lighthouse

For Information About Other Destinations Try These Links

Back to Top