Place to visit
Nauset Light, United States: what it is and when to go
Nauset Light is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States (Eastham). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. It has articles in 5 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 Massachusetts, United States · History, Architecture
- Where
- United States · First Avenue, Eastham
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 348 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nausetlight.org
- Run by
- Nauset Light Preservation Society
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 41.86015, -69.95297
What it is and where
Nauset Light is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States (Eastham). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
This current structure was originally one of the twin lights of Chatham, but relocated in 1923.
It is in Eastham, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 6 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.86015, -69.95297; the nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 348 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Nauset Light Preservation Society
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and 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 Nauset Light is March to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Architecture | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nauset Light has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Coast Guard BeachBeach in Massachusetts, United States1.7 km
- Marconi BeachIs part of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts3.5 km
- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife SanctuaryProtected landscape in Massachusetts4.4 km
- Cooks Brook BeachBeach in Massachusetts, United States4.5 km
- Pond Hill SchoolSchool building in Wellfleet, United States of America7.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: History
- Empire State Building: skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States
Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nauset Light?
It is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States. It has articles in 5 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 Nauset Light?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Nauset Light?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 348 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 Coast Guard Beach, Marconi Beach, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Eastham15 places to see in and around Eastham, United States: Cape Cod National Seashore, Nauset Light, Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500. Best time: April to October.
- History4315 places for history in United States, from Empire State Building to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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