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Marshall Point Light

Port Clyde, Maine

A lighthouse at the end of a wooden walkway, famous from Forrest Gump's running scene.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min

The 1832 light marks the entrance to Port Clyde harbour at the end of the St George peninsula. A small museum in the keeper's house is open in summer. Port Clyde has a couple of casual seafood places for lunch afterwards.

Good to know

  • Park early in summer, the lot is small
Best time
Early morning for soft light
Open
Grounds all year; museum summer only
Getting there
Sealed road, small car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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