Things To Do in West Southport, Maine

Hendricks Head Lighthouse was erected on the western side of Southport Island in 1829 by Joseph Berry to guide vessels up the Sheepscot River to the shipbuilding center at Wiscasset Harbor. The ori... More on LighthouseFriends.com

In 1735, Nathaniel Hendrick, swapped his land holdings in Arundel, Maine for property on Southport Island, an act that was later certified via a deed at Pemaquid in 1748. The name Hendrick lives on... More on LighthouseFriends.com

When those of us who live inland find lobster tail on a restaurant menu for less than 30 bucks, it’s a cause for celebration. More on igougo

The vicinity of the aquarium is beautiful , a great view of the wat More on igougo

At this octagonal waterside aquarium, kids and adults alike can view tanks filled with sea creatures found... More on An Explorer's Guide: Maine

The aquarium is operated by the State of Maine Department of Marine Resources. There has been an aquarium f... More on familydaysoutusa

The historic Opera House hosts a variety of ... More on Yahoo! Travel

In its Annual Report of 1891, the Lighthouse Board noted: "The Cuckolds consist of two rocky islets rising about 15 feet above high water in the westerly edge of the channel at Booth Bay. The Atlan... More on LighthouseFriends.com

Do you know what a Cuckold is? Well, I didn't either until I happened across it one day in the dictionary. It means "a man whose wife is unfaithful." Reportedly, these rocky ledges were named after... More on LighthouseFriends.com

The house looks much as it did in 1810, with a period kitchen, including a beehive oven, and pictures of Southport's grand hotels as well as other village memorabilia, wooden boats, and farm imple... More on An Explorer's Guide: Maine

overview: An 1810 farmhouse, with 11 rooms of household furnishings, archival material, and fishing equipment ... More on MuseumStuff.com

Puffin and seal watching, lighthouses, and coastal fall foliage tours are some of the cruises offered by this seafaring company. Dogs are allowed on all the cruises for no additional ... More on DogFriendly.com