Where is Highland (Cape Cod) Light?

Highland (Cape Cod) Light is in Truro, Massachusetts, on the Atlantic Coast. Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest light, moved back from an eroding cliff in 1996.

What makes Highland (Cape Cod) Light worth visiting?

Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest light, moved back from an eroding cliff in 1996 — one of America’s most iconic lighthouses and a stop on the coast-to-coast lighthouse chase.

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Highland (Cape Cod) Light

Truro, Massachusetts

WhereTruro, MA

CoastAtlantic Coast

Why it belongs on the chase

Cape Cod’s oldest and tallest light, moved back from an eroding cliff in 1996.

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Tower access, climbing hours, and ferry/tide timing vary by season — check the light’s official site before you go.

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