Place to visit
Cumberland Head Light, United States: what it is and when to go
Cumberland Head Light is a lighthouse in New York, United States (Plattsburgh, New York). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in New York, United States · Architecture
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 450 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.69152, -73.3852
What it is and where
Cumberland Head Light is a lighthouse in New York, United States (Plattsburgh, New York). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Plattsburgh, New York, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 5.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.69152, -73.3852; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 450 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cumberland Head Light is March to October.
- JanPossible8:59
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:22
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gordon-Center HouseGrand Isle, Vermont, listed on the NRHP in Grand Isle County3.0 km
- Old Soul Design ShopBrewery5.4 km
- Cumberland Bay State ParkState park in Clinton County, New York5.6 km
- Congregational Church-Grand IsleChurch building in Grand Isle, United States of America7.9 km
- South Hero InnHotel in Vermont, United States of America8.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Architecture
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Brooklyn Bridge: bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- Washington Monument: obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge: bridge in New York City
- George Washington Bridge: bridge in New York City
- Manhattan Bridge: bridge in New York City
Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cumberland Head Light?
It is a lighthouse in New York, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cumberland Head Light?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Cumberland Head Light?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 450 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gordon-Center House, Old Soul Design Shop, Cumberland Bay State Park. The rest is in the United States guide.
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