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ROAD PORTLAND HEAD/CAPE ELIZABETH LIGHTHOUSE: Iconic lighthouse located east of
3. COASTAL LIGHTHOUSE TRAIL
This road trip follows the Maine coast from Portland to Rockland, and while it doesn’t hit all of Maine’s iconic lighthouses, it visits a variety along the way. Best planned over a long weekend or as part of a weeklong, coastal road trip.
Portland. Located at Fort Williams Park, this lighthouse on the rugged, rocky coast features a museum and gift shop. Built in 1787, it is open to the public year-round from sunrise to sunset.
BUG LIGHT: A few miles from Portland Head lighthouse, the Bug Light offers harbor views of downtown Portland. Easily accessible, it features a park with benches and parking. DOUBLING POINT LIGHTHOUSE: South of Bath, this lighthouse is small and secluded. It was built in 1898 on the Kennebec River. Beautiful grounds and perfect for a sunset photo.
BUG LIGHT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
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ON THE ROAD 2018
PHOTOS: ©ALESSANDRO LAI, ©COACHWOOD, ©EQROY, ©LIGHTNINGBOLDT, ©MICHAEL / BDN FILE
Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park. (Left) Marshall Point Lighthouse.