Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, New York

A lighthouse visit on a snowy winter? Yes! 

The name of the lighthouse comes from Captain John Tibbetts of Troy, New York. History says that he gave three acres of his 600 acres to the Federal Government for the construction of this lighthouse. 

The original lighthouse was constructed in 1827 and was rebuilt in 1852 due to the inefficient light. It is one of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It is a circular tower and stands 69 feet. The Lightkeeper's quarters was converted to a hostel, with a museum next door.

Tibbetts Lighthouse is located in Cape Vincent where Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence river meet. A blissful and cold place. 

I visited the lighthouse with a friend from Syracuse on a winter time in March. The place was peaceful. The lake was frozen. The weather was cold. The view was gorgeous. And the lighthouse is absolutely a beautiful tower!