HistoryJuly 12, 2026·1 min read

Piney Point Lighthouse: Our Closest Hidden Gem

The Potomac Team

Tips, guides, and updates from the Potomac team.

Piney Point Lighthouse: Our Closest Hidden Gem

It is easy to miss and it should not be. Piney Point Lighthouse is the single closest attraction to Potomac Vista Cottage, and it comes with a small sandy beach and a boardwalk along the Potomac.

A Museum, a Walk, a View

It is a museum, a walk, and a place to watch the river, all in one stop.

Pair It With Lunch

Stop at Ruddy Duck on the way back for a half day trip that does not require a full tank of gas.