The Nubble Lighthouse
The Nubble Lighthouse
Mario and I have been searching for lighthouses here in New England. We asked a couple of friends and from the recommendations we chose The Nubble lighthouse. It was highly recommended by a good friend. We didn’t really know what to expect. We didn’t do any research as far as what’s there, what’s there to do, where to go, where to eat, etc. There’s a certain sense of discovery when you go into a trip like this blind.
We were worried about the weather because the forecast was possibilities of showers and clouds. Armed with our GPS, we left around 11am. Our first stop was York Street. We pulled over to take pictures of the ocean and beach view. Parking was not free; the meter was a quarter for 15mins and operates 7 days a week. The beach looks like Salisbury and Hampton but smaller in terms of shops and restaurants.
The Nubble Lighthouse is classic Maine scenery. It is located just offshore from York Beach. It is well-maintained with a two-story keeper’s house. It’s a really good place to have a picnic. There are several benches placed on the park area overlooking the lighthouse.
After sightseeing we ended up at The 123 Restaurant. They have an outdoor dining area overlooking York Beach. The lunch menu is relatively cheap. A burger, a side, and a beer for only $10.00. You can’t beat that! Cocktails are $7.00. If you decide not to go with the beer and opt to get a cocktail drink you get a dollar off instead. The food was surprisingly delicious and quantity is just right.
The day didn’t end there. On our way to the lighthouse we saw Kittery Outlets sign. We checked the GPS and it was only 8 miles from where we were. The distance wasn’t so bad so we decided to make a stop. What a better way to end the day than to go shopping.
Our first lighthouse picture
So what did you end up getting at Kittery? If I had known you were there, I could have handed you an extra 20% coupon good ’til last Sunday. 
