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Pemaquid Lighthouse Park

4.9 (17 reviews)

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Melinda W.

This is a beautiful and scenic place to visit! Unfortunately, my friends and I visited during the "Off Season" where the actual lighthouse was closed, but it was still worth a visit! It wasn't crowded, pretty peaceful and a lot of little paths to walk along! Wear comfortable shoes if you plan on climbing/walking down the paths. Great place to take pictures!

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Laurie E.

Completely love the trip to Pemaquid Beach Park and lighthouse! There are beautiful views and gardens with picnic spots to spend the day. Listening to the waves and seagulls is so meditative and relaxing! A great day-trip for locals and entertaining summer friends visiting Maine!!

Lu-Shien T.

Just $3 to see the icon on the back of the Maine State Quarter. Visit the buildings, roam the rocks, but beware of the slippery rocks nearest the water and rogue waves. Restrooms on site are well maintained and in great condition. Beware that it feels much cooler out there--the temperature out there is quite a bit cooler and with added wind chill, may be uncomfortable much if the year.

Allan K.

This is one of the many lighthouses in Maine but definitely one of the best and not so crowded! Came from Acadia National Park and everything was so packed. It was so sobering to find a place that wasn't packed, even 10%. So much room to explore and it was tempting to fish there. It is a little out of the way but a fun one! Walk down the path to some rocks right along the water or near the lighthouse to realize how giant it is! The whole place was closed by the time we arrived so we didn't have to pay for parking at 5pm which was nice and they didn't close the gate!

Aria v.

Fourth of July Weekend = Small Town America Touring in Maine = Lighthouses are a Must I have a thing for lighthouses. There's something about them that is just never-changing--like a permanent pillar of light that will always be needed and can't really be replaced in any efficient way. They're one of the few inventions that haven't been replaced with newfangled technology, torn down and rebuilt. Lighthouses are a testament to time and near-ancient innovation. Venue: The Pemaquid Lighthouse is one of the oldest in the Northeast, and what makes it great is that still-old feel. For $2 you can go up the spiral staircase and inspect the bigger-than-your-head lightbulb and look out over the ocean. It also grants you access to the maritime museum, which has a lot of lobster traps and antique fishing equipment in it. There's a records room as well, containing all the old certificates and logs of the lighthouse captains and mayors who were in charge of it. I have to admit, this is where Pemaquid loses a star for me: this could be a great museum, but it's just lacking. Like Steve said though, the best part are the rocks that line the ocean down in front. Crawling down along the bright, grey shimmering structures of stone brought back fantastic memories of childhood and a childish playfulness we'd both forgotten about. When we first got there, it was almost 5, when the lighthouse closes, and it was foggy. But after 10 minutes, the tide and wind went out, leaving it bright and clear for our mountain goating adventures down along the sea. On a clear day they say you can see out 15 miles to the islands. While Pemaquid is one of the more traditional lighthouses in the area, it's not the most impressive. Definitely worth the visit if you up near Wiscasset way, especially considering it's far less crowded than others. Food: The park itself doesn't have an food, but next door is a shop and restaurant that are technically not related. There's a big lobster and pirate statue outside, and inside is a lot knickknacks and touristy items. Some of their stock is actually rather authentic though, so it's worth a gander. The food smelt nice too, from what I saw you could either order from the take out bar or sit down along the enclosed patio. A nice place to plan a late afternoon visit for some drinks and a small bite.

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Jasmine C.

For only $3 per person, this tourist attraction is definitely worth your money! You can go up the lighthouse, see the small museum, go out onto the rocks for a better view of the ocean, look at the art gallery, and go next door to the restaurant&gift shop! The view is wonderful and climbing out on the rocks is pretty easy. 10/10 recommend going!!

Felicia W.

Probably the best place we visited while in Maine. Be careful on the rocks because the waves can come out of no where. The lighthouse itself was also interesting, as was the little museum. There are many old items in the museum and it's worth taking a look. The volunteers are nice and very chatty and seem to know a lot about the lighthouse and the area. This is a must see, even if it's a little out of your way. We were staying in Southport (about an hour away) and I'm glad we decided to come check this area out!

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This was a really fun stop and the highlight was the art studio. There is some really nice work that is affordable priced.

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Nice light house to visit. Wonderful view of the ocean. Sail boats and other boats going by.

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Marshall Point Lighthouse - Light Keeper's house and museum from parking

Marshall Point Lighthouse

4.6(28 reviews)
13.8 mi

We again included this scenic lighthouse and its interesting museum in our itinerary this year and…read moreso should you. The museum's staff welcomed our questions and really made our visit worthwhile.

You'll find the Marshall Point Lighthouse at Marshall Point Rd, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860. There's…read moreplenty of parking right by the Light Keeper's houses (which is now a museum and gift shop). I'd say that this is one of the better recognized of Maine's lighthouses - while small, it's positioned at the end of a walkway that extends near the water and was used in Tom Hank's movie, Forrest Gump (this is the easternmost point of Forrest's iconic run across the USA). Of course we had to stop - it's a bit out of the way but if you're already visiting Cushing for the Olson House and Langlais Preserve, it's way worth the detour (hit the Owls Head lighthouse too - that's what we did). This lighthouse is extremely well preserved, as is the light keeper's house museum. The museum also has an abundance of exhibits to keep you interesting - one of the better from the examples I viewed to similar-sized lighthouses. There are picnic tables arranged near the house so this would be a good place to eat those lobster rolls you picked up along the way. The views from the lighthouse and property are pretty stunning. The staff (I believe mostly volunteer) were very pleasant and used to answering the stupid questions posed by most tourists - kudos to their training and love of local preservation. In all a great visit.

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Marshall Point Lighthouse - The point

The point

Marshall Point Lighthouse - Rocky shore view

Rocky shore view

Marshall Point Lighthouse - Light keepers house and museum

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Light keepers house and museum

Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island

4.4(14 reviews)
10.8 mi

This is a must do experience if you're visiting. We did not spend the night but according to…read morereviews spending the night isn't a good idea. The views on the hike is awesome. A very nice lady at the store at the novelty gave us some tips and when you start at the top of the hill and go right You always want to keep the ocean on your left and that will circle you down to the shipwreck and then up towards the brewery to end. Group of five ages 50 and 19. We had a fantastic trip to the island. Eat at the novelty. Great food. The ferry trip there and back was awesome and we were able to see gray seals and harbor seals.

Monhegan is a great June-September destination for people who like to walk and don't mind steep…read morehills and narrow trails. The views are amazing and it's a very special place. Just 64 people live here year round and it's home to the most well managed lobster conservation areas in the state. Spending the night is a good idea if you have the time and inclination. The day trip is a great introduction though. The island has a chronic water shortage so bring a full water bottle for each person in your group-- it's worth it. As for amenities, it's good to be flexible. On a recent trip, the Barnacle (closest to the dock) was very understocked-- empty shelves and empty refrigerators. The pre-made sandwiches were delicious-- they offered to hot press them and that was a good idea. Despite the signs and the website, beer, wine, and other drinks were not available. Monhegan House is a great place to stay as is the Trailing Yew. The Novelty behind Monhegan House has a good food (pizza especially), reasonably priced wine (especially since they have to get it there and get the empties back off), and is next to the only public bathrooms, which are privately operated and accept donations. No sinks with running water though and otherwise it's port a potties at the wharf. For the day trip, we like to do the walk up to the lighthouse and explore the exhibits, then to do the Lobster Cove Trail (very uneven trail), head back through the Black Duck Emporium and the Lupine Gallery, and have a meal at the Brewery, the Novelty, or the Fish House, depending on our group's preferences. We usually go out of Boothbay Harbor on Balmy Day Cruises.

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Monhegan Island
Monhegan Island
Monhegan Island

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Androscoggin Swinging Bridge - Snow covered

Androscoggin Swinging Bridge

4.9(22 reviews)
23.9 mi

We love swinging bridges so we made sure to make a stop at this one. It happened to be raining when…read morewe were on our way through this area but we didn't let that stop us. If anything, the fact that it was dusk and the rain was so gentle, kind of made the whole experience feel more visceral and intimate. The bridge itself is really beautiful with great views of the river on both sides. There's definitely enough movement so that you don't forget you're on a swinging bridge, but it didn't feel unsafe and even our little dog was fine walking back and forth across it. My husband and I hung out in the middle for a while, enjoying the views, cuddled in the cool wet air. It was actually pretty romantic. We probably spent about 15 or 20 minutes here and in that time multiple people crossed the bridge and at least five or six stopped to take photos in front of it, including a group of 4 that asked us to take their photo for them (pictured below) so this is a busy area even in the rain. But once you're here, you know why because it's a pretty cool experience. I definitely recommend a quick stop here if you can make the time.

Super cool suspended rope bridge. I went a a drizzly day and it was awesome. The parking lot is…read morereally small and has about 5 spots for cars. I walked across the the river and back. There are great views of the river. I jumped up and down at a couple of spots and could definitely feel the bridge swing. Definitely would visit again.

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Androscoggin Swinging Bridge - The bridge itself is cool.

The bridge itself is cool.

Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge

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Pemaquid Lighthouse Park - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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