Lighthouses used to be just for alerting ships that they were getting close to land, and allowing them to safely get into port. Now they're prime spots for a beach getaway
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Jeremiah OsGo: Gift shop and tours of the lighthouse. Can stay at the lighthouse master's residence for a bed and breakfast. Pricey but marvelous views and it's spooky, cool haunted.