Sunrises are a beautiful phenomenon to experience anywhere in the U.S., but hat’s especially true when you happen to be watching the day begin from America’s easternmost point. Visit West Quoddy Head Light Station in Maine and you can see the very spot where the light first touches the continental U.S.
On the eastern coast of Maine awaits a scenic destination that just so happens to be the easternmost point of the U.S.
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Despite its rather remote location, this landmark is truly worth the drive to get there.
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The lighthouse is well-maintained and the views are simply breathtaking.
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If you visit, plan on arriving just before sunrise. As the sun slowly peeks above the horizon, you’ll feel as though you’re at the ends of the Earth.
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This landmark isn’t typically very crowded, so you may have these exquisite views all to yourself!
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Can you imagine a more memorable way to start the day?
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West Quoddy Head Light is located at 189 S Lubec Rd., Lubec, ME 04652.
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Address: 189 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652, USA