Wood Island Lighthouse
President George H.W. Bush Compound - Walkers Point
Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse
Portsmouth Harbor LighthouseToday was our final day of “real vacation” as tomorrow we head for home. We had a good day of seeing the remainder of the southwest Maine coast. Our journey started in Old Orchard Beach and headed towards New Hampshire. We made it as far as Kittery, but did not cross into Portsmouth, NH. Our first stop was Wood Island Lighthouse, or as near as we could get as it is on an island. From there we headed south and stopped near Walker’s Point. You can park a car at the viewpoint for only 15 minutes, but it does give you a nice view of the house. Former President and Mrs. Bush are in residence as he was on TV last night with the dedication of a monument from the local folks. No we did not see them. By the way, I am referring to the senior George, George H. W. Bush. I can see why they like the place. The drive along this part of the coast is very picturesque when you can see it. There are many really big places along this area. Kennebunkport is very upscale.
From there we drove on to Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse. This was the last Lighthouse automated in 1987. The lighthouse is located on an island just off shore and is not open for tours. I guess it has something to do with the bucket suspended from a line that is the only access the island. This part of the coast has many nice beaches and houses of every type along the road. Our final stop near Kittery was old Fort McClary, which gives a nice view of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. At this point we decided to call it a trip and head back to the campground via I-95. A fitting end as our final stop was a lighthouse viewpoint. Tomorrow we beat feet towards dear old Virginia and home.
From there we drove on to Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse. This was the last Lighthouse automated in 1987. The lighthouse is located on an island just off shore and is not open for tours. I guess it has something to do with the bucket suspended from a line that is the only access the island. This part of the coast has many nice beaches and houses of every type along the road. Our final stop near Kittery was old Fort McClary, which gives a nice view of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. At this point we decided to call it a trip and head back to the campground via I-95. A fitting end as our final stop was a lighthouse viewpoint. Tomorrow we beat feet towards dear old Virginia and home.
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