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Things to do
The beach is open to visitors from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day Weekend. The beach park has bathrooms and changing rooms, shower stand to wash the sand away, snack shack, picnic tables, and beach item rentals available. Adults and children 12 and older $5.00, children 11 and under are free.
50 locals recommend
Pemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Beach ParkThe beach is open to visitors from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day Weekend. The beach park has bathrooms and changing rooms, shower stand to wash the sand away, snack shack, picnic tables, and beach item rentals available. Adults and children 12 and older $5.00, children 11 and under are free.
There is a $3.00/person admission fee. Included in the fee is access to the Fisherman's Museum in the Keeper's House, the Pemaquid Art Gallery, the Learning Center, picnic areas and rest rooms. The Light Tower is an active tower and owned by the US Coast Guard. It is managed by the Friends of Pemaquid Point Light. Entrance to the Tower is included in your admission at no additional cost. It is open weather permitting.
128 locals recommend
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol RdThere is a $3.00/person admission fee. Included in the fee is access to the Fisherman's Museum in the Keeper's House, the Pemaquid Art Gallery, the Learning Center, picnic areas and rest rooms. The Light Tower is an active tower and owned by the US Coast Guard. It is managed by the Friends of Pemaquid Point Light. Entrance to the Tower is included in your admission at no additional cost. It is open weather permitting.
LaVerna Preserve - Hiking Area
A great trail with views of the rocky coast.
A small kettle pond is yours to explore when the tide goes out. Check the tide times before your visit and wear shoes good for wading. Located 1 mile down RT-32 North on the right side of the road.
12 locals recommend
Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
150 ME-32A small kettle pond is yours to explore when the tide goes out. Check the tide times before your visit and wear shoes good for wading. Located 1 mile down RT-32 North on the right side of the road.
Fort William Henry is part of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, which also includes the archaeological excavations of 17th and 18th century village buildings and a museum with excavated artifacts found on the site, including musket balls, coins, pottery and early hardware.
18 locals recommend
Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Colonial Pemaquid DriveFort William Henry is part of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, which also includes the archaeological excavations of 17th and 18th century village buildings and a museum with excavated artifacts found on the site, including musket balls, coins, pottery and early hardware.
The Harrington Meeting House - is a historic colonial meeting house at 278 Harrington Road in Bristol, Maine. Built in 1772 and moved to its present site in 1775, it is one of the town's original three meeting houses.
Harrington Meetinghouse
278 Harrington RdThe Harrington Meeting House - is a historic colonial meeting house at 278 Harrington Road in Bristol, Maine. Built in 1772 and moved to its present site in 1775, it is one of the town's original three meeting houses.
Maine Kayak Rentals - Colonial Pemaquid State Park Outpost
20 Colonial Pemaquid DrEnjoy a day on the water.
Pumpkin Cove is located a short walk from the house down the hill to stairs and a path located on the left hand side at the end of the road (no parking). This is a rocky cove with beautiful views.
Pumpkin Cove
Pumpkin Cove is located a short walk from the house down the hill to stairs and a path located on the left hand side at the end of the road (no parking). This is a rocky cove with beautiful views.
Take the Hardy Boat Cruises ferry and spend a day on Monhegan Island. There are hiking trails, art galleries, and even a brewery.
77 locals recommend
Monhegan Island
Take the Hardy Boat Cruises ferry and spend a day on Monhegan Island. There are hiking trails, art galleries, and even a brewery.
Market and Variety Store
A full market to get all of your supplies locally. Fresh baked muffins in the morning and sandwiches and pizza as well. 2576 Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME
14 locals recommend
C. E. Reilly & Son
2576 Bristol RdA full market to get all of your supplies locally. Fresh baked muffins in the morning and sandwiches and pizza as well. 2576 Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME
Harbor Light Variety
Small convenience store that serves food and has the basics, even gas.
Food scene
The Contented Sole
Colonial Pemaquid RoadShaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf Restaurant
129 ME-32Pemaquid Seafood
32 Co-Op RdOne of our favorites. Feel free to BYOB.
Round Pond Lobster CoOp
25 Town Landing RdMuscongus Bay Lobster
28 Landing RoadThe Anchor Restaurant
34 R-33Round Pond Coffee
1440 ME-32SeaGull Restaurant & Gift
3119 Bristol Rd