Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
Spend time with lighthouse views and the rocky coastline at the end of the Bristol peninsula.
60–90 minutesWhaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
Follow a short interpretive trail beside the Damariscotta River and learn about this important Indigenous cultural landscape.
- Allow
- 60–90 minutes
- Good for
- Walking & hiking · Arts & culture · Photography
- Format
- Independent visit
How we would fit it into your day
Distances are approximate from downtown Damariscotta. Newcastle is across the river; New Harbor and Pemaquid are villages in Bristol. Lake Pemaquid is separate from the tidal river. Lighthouse park admission does not guarantee tower access. Confirm actual boat and kayak launches. Confirm the exact visit date and current conditions; no booking is made by this guide.
Before you go
Respect this protected archaeological site: leave shells and artifacts undisturbed, stay on the trail and check seasonal access and footing.
Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.
Listing information reviewed October 14, 2026. Check current details before traveling.
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