Local Attractions

Boat Cruises

Damariscotta River Cruises
Damariscotta River Cruises
Daily aquaculture tours, scenic tours, sunset and music cruises, and special sailings for regional festivals and events. Available for private parties and charters. Sailing from Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina, by the Newcastle-Damariscotta bridge in Damariscotta.
Visit Website (888) 635-4309
Hardy Boat Cruises
Offering Puffin Watches, Monhegan Island Ferry, Seal Watches, Lighthouse Cruises & Fall Coastal Cruises. Located on Rte. 32 at Shaw's Fish and Lobster Wharf. The season begins May 14th and runs through October 13th.
Visit Website (207) 677-2026
Sail Muscongus
The only sailing charter between Boothbay and Rockland! Sailing tours from Boothbay, Maine.
Visit Website (207) 380-5460
Maine Windjammer Association
Set sail on a tall ship cruise and experience the coast of Maine's scenic beauty from the sea. Choose from 12 owner-operated Maine Windjammer Association (MWA) ships to enjoy a magnificent sailing vacation, take a turn at the helm or simply sit back and enjoy the ever-changing view.
Visit Website (800) 807-WIND

Artisans, Antiques and Shops

The Walpole Barn
The Walpole Barn
Located on Route 129 on the Pemaquid Peninsula, The Walpole Barn is a unique store that carries many a wide array merchandise, including Metal wall hangers, wine and candles.
Visit Website (207) 563-7050
Barbara Applegate
Exhibited throughout the United States in various juried exhibitions and public museums with her unique landscape and still life paintings. Located on 1311 Bristol Road in Bristol Maine.
Visit Website (207) 563-2141
Peapod Jewelry
Fine jewelry by Round Pond artist, Ronna Lugosch, blends nature and emotion. Her graceful style spans from her whimsical designs of peapods, stars and puppies to her precious gemstone, pearl and diamond designs.
Visit Website (207) 882-9500
The Art of Antiquing
Furntiture, artwork & one-of-a-kind antique finds. Personally sources for you in Europe.
Visit Website (207) 529-5300
The Library Art Studio of Sally DeLorme Pedrick
Oils, woodcuts, and prints based on literature, Acadian traditions, and Bauhaus principles
(207) 529-4210
Phyllis Harper Loney Studio
Fiber art: silks and cottons hand painted with brilliant dyes: one-of-a-kind hangings, quilts, and scarves.
Visit Website (207) 529-2310
Scottish Lion Wrought Iron & Village Weaver
Wrought Iron. Whimsical sculptures, found object art, functional accessories, railings. Handmade textiles, blankets, bedspreads, table linens, rag rugs, custom weavings. Now located on route 130, Bristol.
Visit Website (207) 563-5788
Kathleen Mack Gallery
Kathleen Mack Gallery and Studio
Paintings in oil and water media of figures and places in Maine. Figurative sculpture in wax, clay, marble, and bronze.
Visit Website (207) 529-5633
The Granite Hall Store
Historic country store with penny candy, fudge, cards, books, toys, housewares, imported woolens, and Gifford ice cream.
Visit Website (207) 529-5864
Round Pond Art Gallery and Shoppe
Paintings and sculptures from various artists. Batiks, sarongs, clothing, handbags, jewelry, painted eggs, from Bali, pottery, baskets, cushion covers, wooden items, bronze figures, masks from the Far East.
Visit Website (207) 529-5704

Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Discover stunning natural beauty at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, located on 248 waterfront acres in the mid-coast town of Boothbay.
Visit Website (207) 633-8000

Fort William Henry

Fort William Henry
The site of the reconstructed Fort William Henry, archaeological excavations of 17th and 18th century fishing and trading villages, a museum containing displays of artifacts from the site, and an early graveyard. The renovated Fort House contains an appropriately furnished parlor, meeting and exhibit rooms, a library and small gift shop, all open to the public. Colonial Pemaquid hosts Monday night lectures during the summer, Maine Heritage Days in September, and other special events. A nominal fee is charged for the Fort, Fort House and Museum, which are open daily Memorial weekend - Labor Day.

Pemaquid Point / Beach

Pemaquid Lighthouse Park
The Lighthouse, built in 1827 above spectacular granite cliffs, has been the subject of countless paintings, photographs and the site of many marriage ceremonies. Today the light is automated and the adjoining keeper's house is home to the quaint Pemaquid Fisherman's Museum containing exhibits of the local fishing trade. Entrance fee, $2.00 per person, 12 years and older. Open daily May-Oct.
(207) 677-2492
Pemaquid Beach Park
Beautiful crescent shaped white sand beach is open to the public for a nominal fee. Bathhouse, restrooms, refreshment stand, picnic tables, plenty of parking, and a new Town Ballfield. $2.00 admission fee, 12 years and older. Open daily Memorial weekend - Labor Day.
(207) 677-2754

Concerts

The Little Brown Church
Rte. 32 Round Pond Village. Concerts every Wednesday night in season.
Visit Website (207) 529-5531
The Round Top Center for the Arts
Located in Damariscotta. Hosts concerts and art exhibits.
(207) 563-1507

Hiking Trails

Pemaquid Pennisula
The Pemaquid Pennisula offers a variety of hiking trails, including the following;

Crocked farm trail: Bristol - (2.5 mi.)
Doyle Preserve: Damariscotta - (2 mi.)
Dodge Point: Newcastle - (4mi.)
Mills Overlook: Newcastle - (.75 mi loop)
Salt Bay Heritage Trail: Newcastle - (4mi. loop)
Sherman Lake: Newcastle - (2.5 mi. loop)
LaVerna Preserve in Round Pond
The 119 acre LaVerna Preserve, owned by the Nature Conservancy, offers spectacular views of Muscongus Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. An undeveloped shoreline and high cliffs overlooking Leighton's Cove make it one of Lincoln County's premiere hiking locations. Located just 4.1 miles away on Rte. 32.

Sea Kayaking / Canoeing

Paddleboarding
Maine Kayak
Sea kayaking, lake touring, kayak rentals & whitewater instruction
Visit Website (866) 624-6352
Midcoast Kayak
Sea kayaking tours rentals and lessons on Muscongus Bay. Local launch site located on Muscongus Street off Route 32 about 2 miles North.
Visit Website (207) 563-5732

Golf Courses / Tennis

Booth Bay Country Club
Boothbay Country Club
An 18 hole championship golf course located just minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor and offers a truly "Pure Maine" golfing experience.
Visit Website (207) 633-6085
Wawenock Country Club
Public 9-Hole Golf Course and driving range on Rte. 129 in Walpole, ME
Visit Website (207) 563-3938
Tennis
Local tennis courts. Please inquire within for more information.

Dining In Round Pond

The Anchor
Casual fine dining with stunning views for our guests. After 66 years of vibrant history, renovations have been made to create a new kitchen, bar room, and dining area
Visit Website (207) 529-2600
Bradley Inn
Visit our Chartroom or Slippery Hitch Tavern to partake in fine dining; our gourmet dinners are made from local and sustainable fare.
Visit Website (207) 677-2105
Rivergrill
Serving fresh Maine seafood like Pemaquid oysters and mussels to more traditional fare like, seafood fettuccini and crispy duck confit risotto. Patrons are treated to a warm atmosphere in true Maine restaurant style.
Visit Website (207) 563-2992
King Eider/s Pub
Home of New England's finest crab cakes And everything a pub should be.
Visit Website (207) 563-6008
Pemaquid Fisherman's Co-op
Since 1947, the oldest continuously-operated lobster co-op in America.
Visit Website (207) 677-2642
Contended Sole
Located on historic Pemaquid Harbor. Come for an informal lobster bake or an elegant plated dinner.
Visit Website (207) 677-3000
Harbor Room
Fun casual dining, yet elegant atmosphere to savor hand crafted cocktails, Maine craft beer, creative appetizers and traditional Maine fare.
Visit Website (207) 677-6771
Primo Restaurant - Rockland, ME
The ultimate farm to table experience!
Visit Website (207) 596-0770
Seagull
Gift shop and oceanfront restaurant at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Maine
Visit Website (207) 677-2374
Shaw's Wharf
The freshest seafood around. Pick your own lobster. Lobster/crab rolls, burgers, steaks & chicken for our land-lubber friends.
Visit Website (207) 677-2200
Musgongus Bay Lobster Co.
Open air restaurant where you can personally select your own lobsters. Specializing in high quality soft shells, locally farmed oysters, locally dug soft shell clams, and fresh, locally grown sweet Maine corn. BYOB.
Visit Website (207) 529-5528
Savory Maine
We take pride in serving local and organic chicken and grass fed beef and fresh seafood.
Visit Website (207) 563-2111
Publick House
Destination for American pub grub & wide-ranging draft beers amid a homey neighborhood vibe.
Visit Website (207) 563-3434
Round Pond Fishermans Co-op
Open air restaurant providing steamed lobsters, clams, and corn. BYOB.
(207) 529-5725
Watershed Tavern - Boothbay, ME
Boothbay's premier tap house & brew pub
Visit Website (207) 633-3411