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lighthouse
noun
light·house
ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
2
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Take a stroll to the Edgartown Harbor Light, a working beacon that’s one of five lighthouses on the island, or relax at one of several local beaches.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Traverse City, Michigan Why now: Traverse City, in northwest Michigan, is home to sandy beaches, award-winning vineyards, great restaurants, eight historic lighthouses, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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In Pensacola, a lighthouse, museums, and adventures on the water await.
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Take a stroll to the Edgartown Harbor Light, a working beacon that’s one of five lighthouses on the island, or relax at one of several local beaches.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Traverse City, Michigan Why now: Traverse City, in northwest Michigan, is home to sandy beaches, award-winning vineyards, great restaurants, eight historic lighthouses, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
In Pensacola, a lighthouse, museums, and adventures on the water await.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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lighthouse
noun
light·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a tower with a powerful light at the top that is built on or near the shore to guide sailors at night
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