Orleans, New Hampshire

Built in 1879, Whipple Point Light stands as a quiet sentinel along New Hampshire’s shoreline. This historic lighthouse served mariners for decades before being decommissioned and is no longer an active aid to navigation.

The lighthouse is currently closed to the public, meaning visitors cannot climb the tower or access the interior. However, the exterior remains a popular subject for photographers, with golden hour providing the most dramatic lighting conditions—particularly at sunrise when soft light illuminates the weathered structure.

While you cannot enter the lighthouse itself, the surrounding area offers scenic coastal walks. Nearby attractions include local maritime museums and charming New England villages worth exploring during your visit to Orleans.

Explore Nearby

• Winslow State Park — State Park in New Hampshire
• Willey House Historic Site sits within Crawford Notch State Park — State Park in New Hampshire
• White Mountain Trail — Scenic Byway in New Hampshire
• Kancamagus Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in New Hampshire
• Stoney Morrell Bridge — Covered Bridge in New Hampshire