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.

Samoset Memorial

This monument, quarried in Bristol, was erected in memory of Chief Samoset of Loud’s Island. He greeted the Pilgrims at Plymouth and also sold land to John Brown in New Harbor. This was the first deed executed in New England.

Harrington Meeting House

Built in 1773 it contains a small museum of old photographs, clothing and books. The adjoining cemetery has gravestones of historical interest. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 2-5 p.m.

Old Rock Schoolhouse

One room school house used from 1835-1899 was one of 20 school districts in Bristol at that time. Follow signs from Routes. 130 and 32.

Back Cove, New Harbor

Fishing Village at New Harbor

A true working harbor. Bartholomew Gosnold, commanding the British vessel ‘Concord’, visited this shore in 1602.

Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve

On the shores of Muscongus Bay, a bit of the sea is left behind in a salt pond every time the tide recedes. This one-quarter-acre tidal pool was a favorite spot of Rachel Carson and was dedicated to her in 1970.

Round Pond Harbor

Legend states that this land-locked harbor was used by pirates, including Captain Kidd. It was known in the past for fish canning, boat building and quarrying.

Pemaquid Harbor and River

It is well worth anyone’s time to ride down this road for a rewarding view of the historic fort. Fishing boats from England first anchored in this harbor about 1600.

Monhegan Island

May be seen from the Lighthouse and the eastern shore of the Peninsula. Monhegan was allegedly visited by Norsemen about 1000 A.D. Boat trips are available from New Harbor.

John’s Island and John’s Bay

Named for Captain John Smith who explored this territory in 1614 can be viewed from the fort.

Bristol Area Library

Route 130, Pemaquid. Summer visitors welcome. Open year round, Mon. and Thurs. 2-5 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to noon.

Wawenock Country Club

Golfing. Located on Route 129. Visitors welcome.

Picnic Areas

Lighthouse Park, Beach Park and Colonial Pemaquid.

Boat Launching Areas

On the Pemaquid River at Colonial Pemaquid, New Harbor; Round Pond Harbor.

The Contented Sole

Sunset meals over Pemaquid Harbor. Eat on the pier or indoors in colonial history's backyard. Next to the museum at Fort William Henry. Lunch and dinner. Memorial Day to September. (207) 677-3000

 

(Our thanks to the Pemaquid Area Association

for the above information)