The lighthouse at Pemaquid Point, Maine with cloudy sky above and assorted native foliage in the foreground.

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Pemaquid Lighthouse Park

Midcoast Maine


Perched dramatically on top of the rocks in Pemaquid Lighthouse Park is the 11,000-candlepower Pemaquid Point Light, built in 1827, which was featured on the special-edition Maine quarter. The keeper's house has been re-created as the Fisherman's Museum.


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1. Fisherman's Museum

0.02 MILES

Fishing paraphernalia and photos, as well as a nautical chart of the entire Maine coast with all the lighthouses marked, are on display in the Pemaquid…

2. Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site

3.05 MILES

If you or your kids are into history, make sure to pop by this state park, where experts have rebuilt the Fort William Henry (c 1692), and an on-site…

3. Linekin & Burley Preserves

4.09 MILES

These two adjacent protected spaces encompass some 140 acres of forested Maine prettiness, situated on a windy stretch of lovely, gravel-studded…

4. La Verna Preserve

4.57 MILES

This forested nature reserve is pretty compact, but within its confines there are 2.5 miles of trails and some 3600ft of shoreline. This waterfront is…

5. Boothbay Harbor Footbridge

6.06 MILES

A pedestrian footbridge links two sides of Boothbay Harbor, and is a popular spot for a simple, quiet stroll and a selfie in front of all the boats. In…

6. Boothbay Railway Village

7.34 MILES

Ride the narrow-gauge steam train through this endearing village, a historic replica of an old-fashioned New England town. The 28 buildings house more…

7. Knickerbocker Lake

7.89 MILES

If you're in need of a dip and the waters of Boothbay Harbor feel a little too frigid, head to this swimming hole, where the water is…well, also cold, but…

8. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

8.12 MILES

These magnificent gardens are one of the state's most popular attractions. The verdant waterfront kingdom has 270 acres, with groomed trails winding…