Artisans, Antiques and Shops

All up and down Rt 32 – just ask:

The Walpole Barn – 1 (207) 563-7050

Located on Route 129 on the Pemaquid Peninsula, The Walpole Barn is a unique store that carries many a wide array merchandise, including Metal wall hangers, wine and candles.

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Barbara Applegate – 1 (207) 563-2141

Exhibited throughout the United States in various juried exhibitions and public museums with her unique landscape and still life paintings. Located on 1311 Bristol Road in Bristol Maine.

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Peapod Jewelry – 1 (207) 882-9500

Fine jewelry by Round Pond artist, Ronna Lugosch, blends nature and emotion. Her graceful style spans from her whimsical designs of peapods, stars and puppies to her precious gemstone, pearl and diamond designs.

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The Wright Stuff Antiques – 1 (207) 529-2005

A great variety of the old and the antique. Chairs of all types, tables, lamps, dishes, jewelry, paintings, lithographs, Oriental rugs, fireplace equipment, doorknobs.

The Library Art Studio of Sally DeLorme Pedrick – 1 (207) 529-4210

Oils, woodcuts, and prints based on literature, Acadian traditions, and Bauhaus principles

Phyllis Harper Loney Studio – 1 (207) 529-2310

Fiber art: silks and cottons hand painted with brilliant dyes: one-of-a-kind hangings, quilts, and scarves.

Scottish Lion Blacksmith / The Village Weaver – 1 (207) 529-5523

Wrought Iron. Whimsical sculptures, found object art, functional accessories, railings. Handmade textiles, blankets, bedspreads, table linens, rag rugs, custom weavings. Now located on route 130, Bristol.

Kathleen Mack Gallery and Studio – 1 (207) 529-5633

Paintings in oil and water media of figures and places in Maine. Figurative sculpture in wax, clay, marble, and bronze.

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Jean Gillespie Book Barn

Over 20,000 rare and used books, including art, Civil War, juvenile and natural history. Plus illustrated, antique leather bound and signed books.

The Granite Hall Store – 1 (207) 529-5864

Historic country store with penny candy, fudge, cards, books, toys, housewares, imported woolens, and Gifford ice cream.

Round Pond Art Gallery and Shoppe – 1 (207) 529-5704

Paintings and sculptures from various artists. atiks, sarongs, clothing, handbags, jewelry, painted eggs, from Bali, pottery, baskets, cushion covers, wooden items, bronze figures, masks from the Far East.

Brenda Erickson Recipe Paintings – 1 (207) 529-5367

Local watercolor artist that specializes in the illustration of family recipes.

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North Country Wind Bells – 1 (207) 677-2224

Specializing in wind bells that echo the distinctive and familiar tones of coastal and harbor bells.

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King Ro Market

A market, gas, home baked cookies, pizza and subs, wine & beer. Monday evenings BlueGrass jam-sessions.

Round Pond Realty – local

Julie’s Greenhouse & – 1 (207) 529-5482

Home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers – Rt 32

Local Inns and Bed and Breakfasts

The Inn at Round Pond

B & B, known for its good food, friendly welcome and 19th century charm.

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Dining In Round Pond

Musgongus Bay Lobster Co.

Enjoy “The Maine Experience”, Lobster in the rough on the deck overlooking Round Pond Harbor. BYOB.

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Round Pond Fishermans Co-op

Enjoy “The Maine Experience”, Lobster in the rough on the deck overlooking Round Pond Harbor. BYOB.

Anchor Inn Restaurant – 1 (207) 529-5584

Inside dining overlooking the harbor.

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At the Town Landing

See Kiosk for local events. (Sponsored by the Round Pond Improvement Society)

The Little Brown Church

Rte. 32 Round Pond Village. Sunday evening services and concerts every Wednesday night in season.

The Round Top Center for the Arts

Located in Damariscotta. Hosts concerts and art exhibits.

Methodist Church

Service 9AM summer, 10AM winter At the town landing: Lobster on the dock

Hiking Trails

The Pemaquid Pennisula offers a variety of hiking trails, including the following;

Crocked farm trail: Bristol – (2.5 mi.)

Doyle Preserve: Damariscotta – (2 mi.)

Dodge Point: Newcastle – (4mi.)

Mills Overlook: Newcastle – (.75 mi loop)

Salt Bay Heritage Trail: Newcastle – (4mi. loop)

Sherman Lake: Newcastle – (2.5 mi. loop)

LaVerna Preserve in Round Pond

The 119 acre LaVerna Preserve, owned by the Nature Conservancy, offers spectacular views of Muscongus Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. An undeveloped shoreline and high cliffs overlooking Leighton’s Cove make it one of Lincoln County’s premiere hiking locations. Located just 4.1 miles from the Inn on Rte. 32.

Picnic Spots

Picnic table at the schoolhouse

Overlooking the bay – Moxie Cove Picnic Area

Granite Shoreline – Bass Rock Preserve (Pemaquid Watershed Assoc.)

Sandy Beach – MoxieCove Preserve (PWA)

Wood trails & rocky coast – LaVerna Preserve (PWA)

Boat Cruises & Sailing

Pemaquid Ocean Tours – 1 (207) 522-9802

Join Captain Russ Benjamin and experience the wild coast of Maine on a customized private boat trip exploring the pristine islands, bays, and waters of mid-coast Maine. These boating trips depart from the Colonial Pemaquid State Park wharf near the Contented Sole restaurant. Some of these trips range from Seal & Puffin Watches, Birding, Light House Cruises and Island Adventures all with wildlife and historical narration

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Hardy Boat Cruises – 1 (800) 2-Puffin

The season begins May 14th and runs through October 13th. Please check our website for specific information about our trips and schedules. Located on Rte. 32 at Shaw’s Fish and Lobster Wharf. Monhegan Island Ferry, Puffin Watches, Seal Watches, Lighthouse Cruises, Fall Coastal Cruises.

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Salt Water Charters – 1 (207) 677-6229

Fishing, Lobstering, Cruising Muscongus Bay, Island Hopping, Brunch in Port Clyde, Birding, Seal & Whale watching.

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Sail Muscongus – 1 (207) 380-5460

The only sailing charter between Boothbay and Rockland! Sailing tours from Muscongus Harbor, Maine.

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Bay Sail LLC – 1 (207) 242-6292

Pemaquid area’s premier sailboat rental resource. In Round Pond, Maine. Located at the harbor.

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Maine Windjammer Association – 1 (800) 807-9463

Set sail on a tall ship cruise and experience the coast of Maine’s scenic beauty from the sea. Choose from 12 owner-operated Maine Windjammer Association (MWA) ships to enjoy a magnificent sailing vacation, take a turn at the helm or simply sit back and enjoy the ever-changing view.

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Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Discover stunning natural beauty at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, located on 248 waterfront acres in the mid-coast town of Boothbay.

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Fort William Henry

The site of the reconstructed Fort William Henry, archaeological excavations of 17th and 18th century fishing and trading villages, a museum containing displays of artifacts from the site, and an early graveyard.

The renovated Fort House contains an appropriately furnished parlor, meeting and exhibit rooms, a library and small gift shop, all open to the public. Colonial Pemaquid hosts Monday night lectures during the summer, Maine Heritage Days in September, and other special events. A nominal fee is charged for the Fort, Fort House and Museum, which are open daily Memorial weekend – Labor Day

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Pemaquid Point / Beach

Pemaquid Lighthouse Park

The Lighthouse, built in 1827 above spectacular granite cliffs, has been the subject of countless paintings, photographs and the site of many marriage ceremonies. Today the light is automated and the adjoining keeper’s house is home to the quaint Pemaquid Fisherman’s Museum containing exhibits of the local fishing trade. Entrance fee, $2.00 per person, 12 years and older. Open daily May-Oct.

Pemaquid Beach Park

Beautiful crescent shaped white sand beach is open to the public for a nominal fee. Bathhouse, restrooms, refreshment stand, picnic tables, plenty of parking, and a new Town Ballfield. $2.00 admission fee, 12 years and older. Open daily Memorial weekend – Labor Day.

Sea Kayaking / Canoeing

Maine Kayak – 1 (866) 624-6352

Sea kayaking, lake touring, kayak rentals & whitewater instruction

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Midcoast Kayak – 1 (207) 563-5732

Sea kayaking tours rentals and lessons on Muscongus Bay. Local launch site located on Muscongus Street off Route 32 about 2 miles North.

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Golf Courses / Tennis

Boothbay Country Club – 1 (207) 633-6085

An 18 hole championship golf course located just minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor and offers a truly “Pure Maine” golfing experience.

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Wawenock Country Club – 1 (207) 563-3938

Public 9-Hole Golf Course and driving range on Rte. 129 in Walpole, ME

Tennis

Local tennis courts near the Inn. Please inquire within for more information.