Pemaquid Point Light
The Pemaquid Point Light is a historic U.S. lighthouse located in Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine, at the tip of the Pemaquid Neck. It dates back to 1827. Further out, Popham Colony is 15 mi away.
A lighthouse inside Bristol
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 79" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bristol
Pemaquid Point Light is inside Bristol, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1827
Pemaquid Point Light dates from 1827. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–75°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
The months below show the weather around Pemaquid Point Light.
Pemaquid Point Light
The Pemaquid Point Light is a historic U.S. lighthouse located in Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine, at the tip of the Pemaquid Neck.
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Established
- 1827
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1985)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Pemaquid Point Light
Rooms are nearest in Bristol (11) and Boothbay Harbor (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pemaquid Point Light | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol 41% vacation homes | in town | — | 11 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,969 | $406K | — |
| Boothbay Harbor 45% vacation homes | 7 mi west | 10 min | 25 6 hotels · 1 motel · 14 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 2,103 | $401K | A |
| Boothbay 34% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,155 | $342K | — |
| Southport 63% vacation homes | 8 mi west | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 634 | $496K | — |
| South Bristol 45% vacation homes | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 4 inns & B&Bs | 1,137 | $469K | — |
| St. George 36% vacation homes | 15 mi east | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,595 | $356K | — |
| Wiscasset | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,998 | $325K | B+ |
| Brunswick | 24 mi west | 35 min | 21 11 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 23,055 | $376K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Pemaquid Point Light
Places worth adding lie within 62 miles.
38 mi LighthousePortland Head Light
38 mi LandmarkFort Gorges
61 mi LandmarkFort Knox
28 mi GardenCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens316 mi LandmarkSpirit Pond runestones
412 mi National MonumentFrances Perkins National Monument
39 mi MuseumMaine Narrow Gauge Railroad MuseumPhoto credits
Portland Head Light: Aniarku, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gorges: Dirk Ingo Franke, CC BY 3.0 · Fort Knox: Unknown, Public domain · Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: CMBG editor, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frances Perkins National Monument: Robert Reed, NPS employee (per the same source), Public domain · Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum: No machine-readable author provided. Gwernol assumed (based on copyright claims), CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to Pemaquid Point Light
Is Pemaquid Point Light in Bristol?
Yes. It’s inside Bristol, ME.
When is the best time to visit Pemaquid Point Light?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–75°.
What is the closest airport to Pemaquid Point Light?
Knox County Regional (RKD), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 42 miles.
Where should I stay near Pemaquid Point Light?
Boothbay Harbor (7 mi, 25 places to stay), Bristol (in town, 11 places to stay) and Boothbay (7 mi, 7 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Bristol
People in Bristol have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.