Tony - The old west has already seen one! How about a little bit of "Southern Charm" and mint julips and consider Charleston, SC? The war is over with down here and we should be considered. You've had one in San Diego, Providence, Great Lakes and Baltimore(it's not the south because they don't mix grits with their eggs or know that iced tea is supposed to be served at supper)so what about us? Charleston is centrally located, plenty of nearby lights, reasonable accomodations, large airport and lighthouses that could be toured by a boat excursion. The early or late spring time(before hurricanes) or late fall(after hurricanes) is the perfect time.