You can find the Beechnut Hut at 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME 04856, basically at the summit of the Beech Hill Preserve, a local park at the same address. The Beechnut Hut can be found via a short hike to the top of the bald. There's parking at the entrances (there are at least two) with the shorter next to a small building that's used to process blueberries that grow profusely near the top (I believe the entrance is off of Beech Hill Rd).
The star of the Beech Hill Preserve is the Beechnut Hut - this is a stacked-stone building that apparently was used as a Tea Hut (for hunters?) back in the day when it was constructed. It's a beautiful rather Craftsman structure with extended porches, a living roof and stone used for all exterior walls. There are arches, columns, you name it. It's open for specific occasions (there's a schedule during the season posted at the trailheads). On the first day we hiked the fairly easy trail, the building was closed and rather fogged in so we returned via the second entrance a few days later for a clear view - spectacular.
This is a wonderful destination for a small picnic (even though there aren't any real tables setup outside of the property) as it's very scenic and the grounds surrounding the Hut are relatively flat - just make sure you carry out anything you carry in (there are no bathrooms that I saw). read more