North America Castles & palaces, Lighthouse + Museum pictures

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The City of a Hundred Spires, with its French influences, slew of festivals, and pristinely preserved historic city centre has to be one of the most charming in North America, if not the world.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Sleep with sharks in the aquarium, watch whales from an iconic lighthouse and go kayaking in this picturesque marine area.

Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, was an important meeting place for the Founding Fathers during the Revolutionary War. It was here that they discussed the American independence and the constitutional framework for the United States. As you can probably tell, ‘Philly’ is a city steeped in history with plenty of historical attractions to explore.

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Enjoy pristine beachfront and learn about early American history at North Carolina’s famous barrier islands

Climb to the top of the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Cape Cod for stellar views of the rugged Atlantic coastline. 

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Warm, calm waters and clean sand make this family-friendly beach a popular place for a day of seaside relaxation.

Some of North America’s oldest European settlements and its least settled land coexist in this Canadian province that is part island and part mainland.

Climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Jersey Shore to see its historic lens and take in the views across the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy spectacular views from the top of this lighthouse and learn about the history of the nation’s oldest port. 

Enjoy spectacular waterfront views in an award-winning restaurant or take a relaxing cruise on an Italian-style gondola in this marina community.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.