Lighthouses are an iconic image associated with coastal Maine and Portland showcases some from the 1800s. Join this bicycling tour in Portland and see two of the city’s lighthouses from the 19th century. Follow quiet roads along South Portland’s coast to reach a small lighthouse called Bug Light, still in use today. Ride farther to Spring Point where a larger lighthouse awaits at the end of a long granite breakwater.
Great for novice cyclists who want a low impact ride
Follow the South Portland Greenbelt Pathway for coastal views
Visit a historic fort built in 1812 and used until WWII
Morning and afternoon sessions allow you to keep a flexible schedule
What To Expect
Bug Light Park
Bicycle along a bike trail and on a few quiet roads along the coast of South Portland to a small lighthouse called Bug Light. t was built in 1875 to help ships navigate into Portland Harbor and is still in use today.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
Continue bicycling to Spring Point Light. This lighthouse was built in 1897 and is situated at the end of a long granite breakwater that you are permitted to walk on to visit the lighthouse. Also, located next to a historic fort built in 1812 and used in every war until world war two.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Use of bicycle
Helmet