Welcome to Pemaquid Beach!
Food scene
This grocery store is about 5 minutes from the house, in the same general location as Pemaquid Craft Co-Op (at the intersection of Snowball Hill Road and Bristol Road). They have pretty much everything you’d need to make a meal (the basics and a bit more) or provision for a longer stay. Their prices are comparable to the Hannaford’s in Damariscotta. Pro tip - they close at 6pm each night.
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C. E. Reilly & Son
2576 Bristol RdThis grocery store is about 5 minutes from the house, in the same general location as Pemaquid Craft Co-Op (at the intersection of Snowball Hill Road and Bristol Road). They have pretty much everything you’d need to make a meal (the basics and a bit more) or provision for a longer stay. Their prices are comparable to the Hannaford’s in Damariscotta. Pro tip - they close at 6pm each night.
A large full grocery store with just about everything you could want to make a meal. About 20 minutes by car from the house in downtown Damariscotta.
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Hannaford Supermarket
469 Main StA large full grocery store with just about everything you could want to make a meal. About 20 minutes by car from the house in downtown Damariscotta.
Located next to the lighthouse, this newly rebuilt cafe and gift shop is a must-see. Wonderful place to have a cup of tea and a snack while you're out and about!
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SeaGull Restaurant & Gift
3119 Bristol RdLocated next to the lighthouse, this newly rebuilt cafe and gift shop is a must-see. Wonderful place to have a cup of tea and a snack while you're out and about!
https://thecupboardcafe.com/
207.677.3911
The Cupboard is located located on Huddle Road, only a mile or so from our school cottage. Breakfasts and lunches there can’t be beat, but get there early—the sticky buns sell out by mid morning. Check their website for hours.
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The Cupboard Café
137 Huddle Rdhttps://thecupboardcafe.com/
207.677.3911
The Cupboard is located located on Huddle Road, only a mile or so from our school cottage. Breakfasts and lunches there can’t be beat, but get there early—the sticky buns sell out by mid morning. Check their website for hours.
207.677.0216
Open all year, this casual bar and restaurant is on Bristol road just south of Huddle Road. A five minute drive from the house, they often have live music on the deck.
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The Harbor Room Restaurant
2477 Bristol Road207.677.0216
Open all year, this casual bar and restaurant is on Bristol road just south of Huddle Road. A five minute drive from the house, they often have live music on the deck.
2447 Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554
207.677.3900
Located on the corner of Huddle and Bristol Road, this is the local convenience store and gas station that also has delicious pizzas and sandwiches for carry-out. Call ahead to order your pizza or subs and it’ll be ready to pickup in about 15-30 minutes.
Dee's Variety
2447 Bristol Rd2447 Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554
207.677.3900
Located on the corner of Huddle and Bristol Road, this is the local convenience store and gas station that also has delicious pizzas and sandwiches for carry-out. Call ahead to order your pizza or subs and it’ll be ready to pickup in about 15-30 minutes.
Also located at Snowball Hill and 130 right in New Harbor, this is far more than an Ice Cream shop, Harbor is open seasonally all day and has delicious coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches in the mornings.
Harbor Ice Cream
2568 Bristol RdAlso located at Snowball Hill and 130 right in New Harbor, this is far more than an Ice Cream shop, Harbor is open seasonally all day and has delicious coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches in the mornings.
www.shaws-wharf.com
(207) 677-2200
Wonderful place to eat on the deck or pick out lobsters and clams to steam yourself at home. It’s also the ferry location to go to Monhegan Island.
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Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf Restaurant
129 ME-32www.shaws-wharf.com
(207) 677-2200
Wonderful place to eat on the deck or pick out lobsters and clams to steam yourself at home. It’s also the ferry location to go to Monhegan Island.
https://pemaquidseafood.com/
207.677.2642
Pemaquid Seafood is a 10 minute drive away on the opposite side of the Pemaquid River. It’s an informal place to have delicious fresh seafood looking out over the water. They will also do catered lobster bakes. Note that it’s BYOB.
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Pemaquid Seafood
32 Co-Op Rdhttps://pemaquidseafood.com/
207.677.2642
Pemaquid Seafood is a 10 minute drive away on the opposite side of the Pemaquid River. It’s an informal place to have delicious fresh seafood looking out over the water. They will also do catered lobster bakes. Note that it’s BYOB.
1267 Bristol Rd (halfway to Damariscotta)
This is your classic diner with a Maine spin, make sure to give their seafood a try!
Deb's Bristol Diner
1267 Bristol Road1267 Bristol Rd (halfway to Damariscotta)
This is your classic diner with a Maine spin, make sure to give their seafood a try!
189 Main Street, Damariscotta
oysterheadpizzaco.com
Great wood fired pizzas with creative toppings, great selection of beers and delicious desserts.
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Oysterhead Pizza
189 Main Street189 Main Street, Damariscotta
oysterheadpizzaco.com
Great wood fired pizzas with creative toppings, great selection of beers and delicious desserts.
155 Main Street
damariscottarivergrill.com
Directly on the water, this is a favorite for mid-coast Maine seafood dishes and a great place for Sunday Brunch.
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Damariscotta River Grill
155 Main St155 Main Street
damariscottarivergrill.com
Directly on the water, this is a favorite for mid-coast Maine seafood dishes and a great place for Sunday Brunch.
74 Main Street
I’m a bit of a Thai snob and this is consistently great, makes sure to try the Panang Curry. Also try their sister restaurant Racha Noodle Bar just down the street at 88 Main St.
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Best Thai Restaurant
88 Main St74 Main Street
I’m a bit of a Thai snob and this is consistently great, makes sure to try the Panang Curry. Also try their sister restaurant Racha Noodle Bar just down the street at 88 Main St.
2 Elm Street
Great environment and delicious food with a classic pub feel.
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King Eider's Pub
2 Elm St2 Elm Street
Great environment and delicious food with a classic pub feel.
Super coffee shop with every specialty coffee you could want as well as an amazing selection of adult drinks. Check their web site for the myriad special events they hold from wine tastings to readings.
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Cupacity
133 Main StSuper coffee shop with every specialty coffee you could want as well as an amazing selection of adult drinks. Check their web site for the myriad special events they hold from wine tastings to readings.
Right at the bridge in Wiscasset.
Bring cash and be prepared to stand in line for what many claim is Maine’s best Lobster Roll.
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Red's Eats
41 Water StRight at the bridge in Wiscasset.
Bring cash and be prepared to stand in line for what many claim is Maine’s best Lobster Roll.
Bred in the Bone
Great new restaurant from the same people as the Contented Sole.
Shopping
Excellent bookstore with a nice selection of children’s books. Excellent selection of regional writers as well. A great cafe with an outdoor eating space is attached and it’s a wonderful spot to have a coffee and watch the world.
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Maine Coast Book Shop and Cafe
158 Main StExcellent bookstore with a nice selection of children’s books. Excellent selection of regional writers as well. A great cafe with an outdoor eating space is attached and it’s a wonderful spot to have a coffee and watch the world.
Granite Hall Store in the village of Round Pond (Route 32) sells sundries of all sorts and has a wall of penny candy that will make the kids’ eyes pop. In the summer, an attached ice cream shop makes it a double treat! Great source for (nice) souvenirs of your visit.
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Granite Hall Store
9 Back Shore RdGranite Hall Store in the village of Round Pond (Route 32) sells sundries of all sorts and has a wall of penny candy that will make the kids’ eyes pop. In the summer, an attached ice cream shop makes it a double treat! Great source for (nice) souvenirs of your visit.
Just up the road from the house is the Pemaquid Craft Co-op. A wonderful selection of local artist wares, it is a great place to find a gift for yourself or someone special.
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Pemaquid Craft Co-op
2565 Bristol RdJust up the road from the house is the Pemaquid Craft Co-op. A wonderful selection of local artist wares, it is a great place to find a gift for yourself or someone special.
Located near the Pemaquid Lighthouse, if you’re looking for an assortment of all local artists work, this is a great place to wander.
Saltwater Artist Gallery
Maine 130Located near the Pemaquid Lighthouse, if you’re looking for an assortment of all local artists work, this is a great place to wander.
Walpole Barn has a large assortment of all types of crafts, home goods, artists works, etc. They also sell Pemaquid oysters in season and have an excellent selection of wines. They have in season as well as off season hours. Check their site for the most accurate times.
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The Walpole Barn
135 ME-129Walpole Barn has a large assortment of all types of crafts, home goods, artists works, etc. They also sell Pemaquid oysters in season and have an excellent selection of wines. They have in season as well as off season hours. Check their site for the most accurate times.
A wonderful place to shop for all sorts of handmade and local works. They also have a herd of sheep and occasionally have pop up hours to visit them. Located right on 130 near the consolidated school.
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The Good Supply
2106 Bristol RdA wonderful place to shop for all sorts of handmade and local works. They also have a herd of sheep and occasionally have pop up hours to visit them. Located right on 130 near the consolidated school.
Renys
116 Main StLocated in Damariscotta, you'll find a bit of everything here!
Activities
• Pemaquid Beach is our wonderful neighborhood beach. In 2020, they finished a new pavilion complex with restrooms, beach chair rentals and an excellent snack bar. Soft sand that is combed daily during the summer, this beach is perfect for walks and relaxing. Yoga is available on the weekend at the beach. You sign up through this website (https://www.maineoutdooryoga.com/) The beach is free to visit during the off season October 1-Memorial Day), it’s an easy 5 minute stroll from our house. Make sure to walk down to the beach on a clear evening for a spectacular sunset.
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Pemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Beach Park• Pemaquid Beach is our wonderful neighborhood beach. In 2020, they finished a new pavilion complex with restrooms, beach chair rentals and an excellent snack bar. Soft sand that is combed daily during the summer, this beach is perfect for walks and relaxing. Yoga is available on the weekend at the beach. You sign up through this website (https://www.maineoutdooryoga.com/) The beach is free to visit during the off season October 1-Memorial Day), it’s an easy 5 minute stroll from our house. Make sure to walk down to the beach on a clear evening for a spectacular sunset.
Sightseeing
www.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org
The fort was the largest fort in New England when it was built in 1692. Reconstructed in 1908, today, it’s open for tours and is part of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. You can walk the grounds for no charge, and it’s a beautiful walk from our house. Our kids love to wander down with a football, frisbee and their imagination.
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Fort William Henry
Old Fort Roadwww.friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org
The fort was the largest fort in New England when it was built in 1692. Reconstructed in 1908, today, it’s open for tours and is part of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. You can walk the grounds for no charge, and it’s a beautiful walk from our house. Our kids love to wander down with a football, frisbee and their imagination.
(Route 32) is a special spot on the shores of Muscongus Bay where the famous biologist studied the tidal pool. Visit near low tide and the whole family can get up close with sea creatures in their natural habitat. The sign is small and parking for a few cars is available on the shoulder.
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Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve
150 ME-32(Route 32) is a special spot on the shores of Muscongus Bay where the famous biologist studied the tidal pool. Visit near low tide and the whole family can get up close with sea creatures in their natural habitat. The sign is small and parking for a few cars is available on the shoulder.
Located ten miles off the coast, Monhegan has been a summer haven for artists for more than a century. Take the ferry from the wharf at Shaw’s restaurant in New Harbor to enjoy its slow pace and car-free dirt roads. The hiking through the forests shouldn’t be missed and make sure to stop by The Novelty for Ice Cream and Pizza as well as Monhegan Brewing for some of their great beer while you’re there. Hardy Boat Cruises (www.hardyboat.com) will get you there (and back!) but make sure to make reservations well in advance as they do book up. The boat ride takes about an hour one way. Pro Tip - make sure to check the weather the day before you go - the boat ride can be an adventure in rainy weather or after a storm.
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Monhegan Island
Located ten miles off the coast, Monhegan has been a summer haven for artists for more than a century. Take the ferry from the wharf at Shaw’s restaurant in New Harbor to enjoy its slow pace and car-free dirt roads. The hiking through the forests shouldn’t be missed and make sure to stop by The Novelty for Ice Cream and Pizza as well as Monhegan Brewing for some of their great beer while you’re there. Hardy Boat Cruises (www.hardyboat.com) will get you there (and back!) but make sure to make reservations well in advance as they do book up. The boat ride takes about an hour one way. Pro Tip - make sure to check the weather the day before you go - the boat ride can be an adventure in rainy weather or after a storm.
https://www.mainegardens.org/
Located in nearby Boothbay Harbor, Maine Botanical Gardens is breathtaking. Wear comfortable shoes because you’ll want to enjoy every inch of it, including its wooded hiking trails.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens Drhttps://www.mainegardens.org/
Located in nearby Boothbay Harbor, Maine Botanical Gardens is breathtaking. Wear comfortable shoes because you’ll want to enjoy every inch of it, including its wooded hiking trails.
http://www.bristolparks.org/lighthouse.htm
This 1827 lighthouse was commissioned by President John Quincy Adams. Its popularity allowed it to be chosen by the people of Maine for feature on the state quarter in the 50 State Quarters Program in 2003. It has beautiful grounds and lots of rock areas to walk and gaze out over the ocean. This is a “can’t miss” for professional and amateur photographers.
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol Roadhttp://www.bristolparks.org/lighthouse.htm
This 1827 lighthouse was commissioned by President John Quincy Adams. Its popularity allowed it to be chosen by the people of Maine for feature on the state quarter in the 50 State Quarters Program in 2003. It has beautiful grounds and lots of rock areas to walk and gaze out over the ocean. This is a “can’t miss” for professional and amateur photographers.
This (almost literally) hidden treasure is a blast for kids. Scramble down a rocky path to this rocky beach at low tide and you may be lucky enough to find sea glass and marbles scattered around the rocks. The story goes that in the late 1800s a ship sunk near the lighthouse and lost a shipment of marbles and to this day they’re still washing up in this cove. True or not, this is a fun activity for kids of all ages, but note that the scramble down and back up isn’t for those that are unsteady on their feet. Check the tides to make sure it’s low tide before you go. This is located in the parking lot at the end of Pemaquid Loop Road and the trail heads down from the (very small) parking area.
Marble Beach
This (almost literally) hidden treasure is a blast for kids. Scramble down a rocky path to this rocky beach at low tide and you may be lucky enough to find sea glass and marbles scattered around the rocks. The story goes that in the late 1800s a ship sunk near the lighthouse and lost a shipment of marbles and to this day they’re still washing up in this cove. True or not, this is a fun activity for kids of all ages, but note that the scramble down and back up isn’t for those that are unsteady on their feet. Check the tides to make sure it’s low tide before you go. This is located in the parking lot at the end of Pemaquid Loop Road and the trail heads down from the (very small) parking area.
Ice Cream
Right down the road from our cottage, this seasonal stand is fabulous. They’re open from Memorial Day through September and have a wonderful selection of coffee and pastries in the mornings.
Harbor Ice Cream
2568 Bristol RdRight down the road from our cottage, this seasonal stand is fabulous. They’re open from Memorial Day through September and have a wonderful selection of coffee and pastries in the mornings.
(207) 563-5307
An institution in Damariscotta, they have a variety of flavors, and are fabulous! They are right next to the Round Top Conservation area (https://www.coastalrivers.org/preserves-trails/round-top-farm/round-top-history/), which has wonderful trails and historic information.
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Round Top Ice Cream
526 Main St (207) 563-5307
An institution in Damariscotta, they have a variety of flavors, and are fabulous! They are right next to the Round Top Conservation area (https://www.coastalrivers.org/preserves-trails/round-top-farm/round-top-history/), which has wonderful trails and historic information.
Auto Repair
For more significant needs we’ve been very happy with Colby’s Tire and Auto in Newcastle.
Colby's Auto Center And Tire
852 U.S. 1For more significant needs we’ve been very happy with Colby’s Tire and Auto in Newcastle.
Hopefully you won’t need it, but if you have car issues, there’s a Napa in Damariscotta at 403 Main St.
NAPA Auto Parts - Clark Auto Parts Co
403 Main StreetHopefully you won’t need it, but if you have car issues, there’s a Napa in Damariscotta at 403 Main St.
Museums
The fort was the largest fort in New England when it was built in 1692. Reconstructed in 1908, today, it’s open for tours and is part of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. You can walk the grounds for no charge, and it’s a beautiful walk from our house. Our kids love to wander down with a football, frisbee and their imagination.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Fort William Henry
Old Fort RoadThe fort was the largest fort in New England when it was built in 1692. Reconstructed in 1908, today, it’s open for tours and is part of the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. You can walk the grounds for no charge, and it’s a beautiful walk from our house. Our kids love to wander down with a football, frisbee and their imagination.
http://www.mainelighthousemuseum.org/
Historical exhibit of lighthouse lenses, foghorns, lightships & more maritime life-saving equipment.
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Maine Lighthouse Museum
1 Park Drhttp://www.mainelighthousemuseum.org/
Historical exhibit of lighthouse lenses, foghorns, lightships & more maritime life-saving equipment.
http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/
The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, United States, is an art museum that specializes in American art.
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Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum Sthttp://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/
The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, United States, is an art museum that specializes in American art.
http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/
Maine Maritime Museum, formerly the Bath Marine Museum, offers some exhibits about Maine's maritime heritage, culture and the role Maine has played in regional and global maritime activities.
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Maine Tengerészeti Múzeum
243 Washington Sthttp://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/
Maine Maritime Museum, formerly the Bath Marine Museum, offers some exhibits about Maine's maritime heritage, culture and the role Maine has played in regional and global maritime activities.