U.S. News Insider Tip: After visiting Bass Harbor Light Station, head to Thurston's Lobster in Bernard, a classic Maine lobster shack hanging over lobster boat-filled Bass Harbor. Feast on lobster ...

Some of Maine's most iconic lighthouses, including Portland Head Light, suffer from overcrowding during peak tourist seasons.

(Getty Images)| The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse sits perched above the rugged coastline of Mount Desert Island. Located in Acadia National Park, this lighthouse dates all the way back to 1858.

Lighthouses are a quintessential symbol of Maine’s maritime history, and visitors have the unique opportunity to explore ...