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Hope Town Lighthouse

Great Abaco Island
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Walking
Description: This peppermint-striped lighthouse is one of the few remaining lighthouses in the Caribbean that is still man-operated.
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Brampton, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Take the time to climb the spiral staircase of this active lighthouse and you will be amazed at the views of Hope Town, the ocean and the island dotted panoramic vistas of the the Sea of Abaco! One of the most photographed landmarks of the Bahamas and definitely worth the effort. More

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Bahamas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

A real treasure to visit and the view is amazing! It is easy to get to and within walking distance of Hope Town. More

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Lake Ozark, Missouri
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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The view from the lighthouse is amazing! The climb however is a little scary. Coming down is easier. More

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Lake Ozark, Missouri
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The Lighthouse is one of only 3 remaining of it's kind. Take the climb up and you will have a view of the Abaco's few will ever see. A must do when on Elbow Cay. More

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Minnesota
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

The lighthouse was easily accessible from land or water. You could take you time and not feel rushed touring the site. We spent lots of time at the top of the lighthouse and was amazed by the breathtaking views. Well worth the time. More

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Florida
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

The lighthouse is on Elbow Cay in Hopetown, it is very old & still run by hand. The steps are very steep!! but the view is great! wv More

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Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Be sure to see one of the last kerosene lit, maned lighthouses in the world More

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A TripAdvisor Member
2 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2003
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well i was born in hope town abaco bahamas grew up there its a wonderful beautiful place its paradise just went back for a visit in may you cant find a nicer place to visit the people are great the food is to lots of beautiful places to stay lots of things to see lovely beaches lots of night life... More

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