Bristol (Maine)

Bristol, Maine is a small port city where the movie Message in a Bottle was shot.

Get in
Bristol is on Pemaquid Pennsula, about 60 miles north of Portland.

By car
Coming from the south, most would find themselves taking the Massachusetts Pike to I-95 North. Follow I-95 to Exit 52 and follow I-295 North. From there, take Exit 28 for US-1 north. In Newcastle take the exit for US-1-BR. Make a right at Bristol Rd/ME-130. Bristol Road is the heart of Bristol.

Get around
Cars and bikes are the best way to get around. In Bristol you will not have any problems parking. However, on hot beach days, parking will fill up at the local beach, Pemaquid Beach. A bike is an enjoyable and safe way to travel. Even Bristol Road is a calm road to bike. However, there are some challenging hills where you may need to walk with your bike.

Do
Hike the trails of local preserves owned by the local land trust, Pemaquid Watershed Association.

Drink
This is not a drinking hot spot. If you do not want to diverge far from Bristol, you should come prepared with alcoholic beverages.

Go next
Local towns include Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, and Camden. 40 miles away is Freeport, home of the first L.L.Bean. Portland is 40 minutes away, and Acadia National Park is about 3 hours away.