If you want to experience one of the greatest hidden treasures of the east coast, contact Little…read moreRiver Lighthouse for an incredible and unsurpassed experience. You can stay in the keeper's house at a privately run decommissioned lighthouse that still operates. It is on an island that is a short 8-10 minute boat ride from the Cutler Town boat ramp. Terry, the keeper in residence, is a wealth of knowledge in the lighthouse and community. Why? Because he operated the lighthouse for the Coast Guard over 40 years ago and returned to assist with it after it was decommissioned. How cool is that? Priceless. A small private island, with a huge character, it is amazing to me how this place has been overlooked for so long. If you like lighthouses, and let's be honest who doesn't?, this is one that HAS to be on your true bucket list! Don't look for frills and fancies, this is a Lighthouse. You pack your own cooking and drinking water and bring food for your stay, but you can grill, use the full kitchen (yes there is electricity) and can shower. Most important though, you can climb the light and view it from the outside deck (recently repainted). It is amazing! There are trails and wildlife on the island. It is nature with privacy, beauty, and a lighthouse that is incredible!

While searching for Maine history we found this battle ground site…read more No metal detectors. Parking and a picnic table. Hard to find, it is behind the Fort O'Brien public school. Very peaceful site. There were once four guns there and a barracks. We were attacked by the British here.

I mean....I don't know how many nice things I can say about the Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse in Nova…read moreScotia. 1. It was built in 1904 and is lovingly kept up by local residents 2. On the ground floor, there is a gift shop filled with locally made sweater, quilts and jewelry 3. The ground floor also hosts a small and cozy "tea house" where personal pots of tea are $2.50 and baked goods (carrot muffins and cookies on the day we were there) are $2. 4. Upstairs there was an exhibit on the historical training of oxen and more quilts for sale. 5. Outside of this tiny lighthouse is the most beautiful view and picnic tables. 6. There is a memorial bench on each of the four sides of the lighthouse to sit and look out at the sea This spot is a local GEM, if you are in the area, 100% worth a stop

Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse is at the end of a one-mile gravel road just off Highway 101, and it is…read morewell worth a visit. The square keeper's house with the red lantern atop was built in 1904 and was elevated 40 feet above all water approaches (it overlooks St. Mary's Bay). Members of the same family oversaw the light until 1965, and it fell into disrepair for years following. Residents of the area came to the rescue, and the lighthouse was designed a Provincial Heritage Property in 1991. It is easily accessible now and fun to see. There are two small floors with historical information, gifts and souvenirs (some gorgeous handmade quilts, too!) and a tiny kitchen serving tea and cookies. A steep ladder leads up to the light which offers a grand view into the bay. There's a picnic area outside and a parking lot, and there is free access to a nearby beach. It's free, donations accepted, and open 10-4 daily from mid-June through September.

Along the lovely 50-mile drive on the Evangeline Trail between Yarmouth and Digby are several…read morebeautiful Catholic churches. The Saint Alphonse Church is one of them, a striking structure wood structure just steps off the main road. The church members also keep its doors open for visitors, and we were delighted to step inside and bask in its solemn beauty. The church was constructed in the early 1920s and has some quite spectacular murals which adorn the walls of the sanctuary. Masses are held here every Sunday for the people of the small, picturesque villages in this part of the Acadian coast. Really, if you are in this part of NS take the alternate Rt. 1 and not the main highway between Yarmouth and Digby and Annapolis.

This Gothic Revival Catholic Church is an imposing sight as you drive along Hwy 1. Regrettably it…read morewas closed when we stopped by recently, but it still makes for quite a stunning view from the outside. The church took 32 years to build starting in 1910, requiring more than 8,000 blocks of Nova Scotian granite. Apparently, it is not in very good condition now. Its future seems to be unknown; we heard of conversations about demolishing it (what a shame!) and other talk about large donations to keep it up. Sorry we couldn't see more of it.

This small concrete reinforced bridge spans the Machias River in East Machias. It carries US-1…read more Named after William Pope, it was privately financed by three of his descendants and his seven sons who were early settlers and entrepreneurs of East Machias. In 1902, it was the first bridge to be constructed of reinforced concrete and is believed to be the oldest concrete bridge of any type still in use in Maine. A three-arch, closed spandrel structure, it is the work of Leonard Metcalf, a preeminent civil engineer and bridge designer. It is the fourth bridge in this location to cross the East Machias River. There is a small parking area on the west side of the bridge where the Sunrise Trail follows the course of the river. Mill Memorial Park (which we did not visit) is on the east side, downstream from the bridge. It is a very pretty bridge and at this time of the year, some of the snowmelt is making for a lovely rush of rapids under the bridge and through the rocks. Stop by for a picture, as we did. [Review 14860 overall, 362 of 2021, number 46 in Maine.]

Wonderfully clean and quiet state park, with honor system parking. There is a sandy and pebbled…read more beach on one side facing Englisman Bay and Simpson pond on the other. Flat walking trails and picnic areas. It was not at all crowded when we visited just after Labor Day 2026. A lovely way to spend a few hours or the entire day alone or with friends and family.

Nice sandy beach ! Nice view ! Nice picnic area across the street with out houses . Not a huge…read morebeach .

It's a beautiful area. You see the cliffs and water. It's easy to get to and has an area to park…read moreand a small trail to walk to the lighthouse.