Pemaquid Lighthouse Park

Could it get any better? The sights, sounds and the pure majesty of the Atlantic are all in the eyes of the beholder when you visit here. It’s absolutely some of mother natures best she has to offer along with the backdrop of the pemaquid lighthouse it’s darn near perfect! Every time I’m in Maine I’m here!

I really liked this place. Great photo opportunities. I came here just before 7 am and the sun was already very harsh. You have to come here around 6 am to get some good photos. Best thing to going early, you can take photos with NOBODY in your pictures! If you want a very creative angle, climb down the rocks, not that hard if you have sneakers with grip. I was able to climb down with my camera backpack and tripod. If you come during low tide, you can get further out and possibly get more creative photos. Great place for the dog to roam around too. Ties them out quickly as they have to climb up and down the rocks! You can get some interesting smooth/​silky water effects if you have the patience and with the proper gear. I wasn’t able to do so because of the harsh lighting. I would definitely come back here again and recommend it to photographers.

I agree with almost everything Aria said. My father proposed to my mother at the base of the lighthouse in1935. Sorry, Aria, but there is no more impressive site on Earth. It is where God’s finger touches the world.

Fourth of July Weekend = Small Town America
Touring in Maine = Lighthouses are a Must
I have a thing for lighthouses. There’s something about them that is just never-​changing – like a permanent pillar of light that will always be needed and can’t really be replaced in any efficient way. They’re one of the few inventions that haven’t been replaced with newfangled technology, torn down and rebuilt. Lighthouses are a testament to time and near-​ancient innovation.
Venue:
The Pemaquid Lighthouse is one of the oldest in the Northeast, and what makes it great is that still-​old feel. For $ 2 you can go up the spiral staircase and inspect the bigger-​than-​your-​head lightbulb and look out over the ocean. It also grants you access to the maritime museum, which has a lot of lobster traps and antique fishing equipment in it. There’s a records room as well, containing all the old certificates and logs of the lighthouse captains and mayors who were in charge of it. I have to admit, this is where Pemaquid loses a star for me: this could be a great museum, but it’s just lacking.
Like Steve said though, the best part are the rocks that line the ocean down in front. Crawling down along the bright, grey shimmering structures of stone brought back fantastic memories of childhood and a childish playfulness we’d both forgotten about. When we first got there, it was almost 5, when the lighthouse closes, and it was foggy. But after 10 minutes, the tide and wind went out, leaving it bright and clear for our mountain goating adventures down along the sea. On a clear day they say you can see out 15 miles to the islands.
While Pemaquid is one of the more traditional lighthouses in the area, it’s not the most impressive. Definitely worth the visit if you up near Wiscasset way, especially considering it’s far less crowded than others.
Food:
The park itself doesn’t have an food, but next door is a shop and restaurant that are technically not related. There’s a big lobster and pirate statue outside, and inside is a lot knickknacks and touristy items. Some of their stock is actually rather authentic though, so it’s worth a gander. The food smelt nice too, from what I saw you could either order from the take out bar or sit down along the enclosed patio. A nice place to plan a late afternoon visit for some drinks and a small bite.

This state park is definitely worth a visit. They charge $ 2 per person, which gives you access to the beach, the lighthouse, and a couple of other small buildings. The best thing about the park is walking out on the rocks past the lighthouse. You can look down and watch the waves crashing on the rocks. Be careful walking on the rocks though, because the splashing from the ocean makes them really slippery.