Highland Light

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW261024347 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261024347 BCX0">The original Highland (Cape Cod) Light was constructed in 1797, making it the first lighthouse on Cape Cod. The current 1857 tower is the third on the site, and recently underwent a major rehabilitation. Tours</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261024347 BCX0"> and bookstore</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261024347 BCX0"> operated by seashore partner, Eastern National. The site is open 9 am-5 pm, staffing permitting. The last tour of the day takes place at 4:30 pm.</span></span></p> <ul> <li class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Children must be at least 48" tall to climb the lighthouse due to the height of the stairs and ladders. </span><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">No exceptions.</span></li> <li class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Climbers who are 17 years old or younger must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.</span></li> <li class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">To keep hands free for handrails, no person may be lifted or carried.</span></li> <li class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Food, drinks, and bulky personal items (e.g. backpacks, tripods) should be left in your vehicle in the parking area.</span></li> <li class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Shoes are required. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Flip-flops are not allowed.</span></li> <li class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Pets are not allowed in the Keeper’s Shop and Lighthouse Tower. </span></li> </ul>