Pemaquid Point, with its dramatic streaks of granite reaching to the sea, squeezed and shaped by massive movements thousands of years ago, would be a fascinating place to visit even without its pretty white lighthouse. The spot is one of the most visited attractions of the Maine coast, receiving more than 100,000 visitors each year.
The picket fence, which is a work of art, is worth the
trip alone. The light keeper's house is now a museum, and there is an
art gallery at the park, but the best part of this trip is climbing
around on the point itself, enjoying the spectacular scenery and taking
the inevitable photo of the light reflected tidal pool.
Open daily 9am - 5pm
(207) 677-2492
Route 130, Bristol
Directions: Exit the Newagen driveway and turn right onto Route 238.
When that road ends, turn right and cross the Southport Bridge. At the
four-way intersection, turn left onto Lakeside Drive. At the stop sign,
go straight, keeping the monument on your right. Bear left onto Route
27 North. When Route 27 hits Route 1, turn right onto Route 1 North
toward Damariscotta. From US Route 1 in Damariscotta, take ME 130 south
to Bristol (about 14.5 miles). The route leads to the parking lot
(small fee) at Pemaquid Point.
In a region (Midcoast Maine) where everything is gorgeous, this little spit of land may very well be the best of the best.
And right before or right after the lighthouse, drop into Shaw's Wharf in picture-perfect New Harbor for a lobstah dinnah.
Posted by: Michele Stapleton | June 17, 2009 at 05:24 PM