Marblehead Lighthouse is not you standard Lighthouse.

I drove a little northeast of Salem to the Marblehead Lighthouse. The lighthouse was not what I had expected. I found instead of the towering white stone that I expected, a large metal structure.

Even though the lighthouse was not what we were looking for the park is worth the trip. We love the well cared for area around the lighthouse.  It made a great place to have lunch.

I enjoyed the beautiful view of the harbor and the boats in it.

We did not find the lighthouse that we were looking for but we did find a beautiful place to visit. I will add as a side note that we drove through an old town on the way to the lighthouse. I would think that it would be Marblehead.  The town was great.  It was like a page from history. I do plan to return and explore the town, when I can.