
This Off-the-Beaten-Path Maine Town is Great for Lighthouse Lovers
The coast of Maine features incredible scenery and many charming small towns that are well worth a visit.
If you're looking for a quiet location without crowds of tourists, there are some coastal communities you may want to avoid.
However, one spot that's definitely worth the trip if you're looking for something off the beaten path is Lubec.
Is Lubec, Maine, Worth Visiting?
Here's a quick look at the small Washington County town sitting on the easternmost point of the contiguous United States.
Lubec is located next to Campobello Island, part of New Brunswick, Canada.
The only bridge connecting Lubec and Canada is named after Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. FDR had a summer home on the island.
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine
Visitors can enjoy Quoddy Head State Park, which features the famous red and white striped West Quoddy Head Lighthouse.
Guests can explore the lighthouse grounds and check out the visitor center and museum inside the neighboring lighthouse keeper's house.
The area surrounding Lubec includes several other lighthouses.
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Campobello Island includes both the East Quoddy Lighthouse and the Mulholland Point Lighthouse.
Visitors can also view the Lubec Channel Lighthouse and the Little River Lighthouse, which is in Cutler, Maine.
So whether you’re a lighthouse lover, history buff, or just looking for a place that offers up quiet with stunning ocean views, Lubec is the place to visit. In fact, Lubec might just be your next favorite hidden gem.
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