Bug Light

South Portland, Maine, USA at the Portland Breakwater Light.; Shutterstock ID 688189870; Purchase Order: -
South Portland, Maine, USA at the Portland Breakwater Light.; Shutterstock ID 688189870; Purchase Order: -
The Portland Breakwater Light aka Bug Light. located in South Portland, ME near the campus of Southern Maine CC. The light was built in 1875 and represents the 2nd light here. The light was restored in 1989 and reactivated in 2002. The light is part of a beautiful park that overlooks the harbor. This area was once a shipyard used to build Liberty Ships for the war effort durring WW2. This is a great location to come to watch fireworks on July 4th, have a nice walk or have a picnic and watch the ship traffic. Technical Info: Camera: Canon 80D Lens: Canon 10-18mm Exposure: 3/5 second @ f/25 18mm ISO 100 4 stop ND Soft Grad filter
Maine Lighthouse Tour: Bug Light. We didn't go visit this one, we were a little lighthoused out by this point but we got a nice view of it from Spring Point Ledge Light anyway. It sits on Bug Park, which is very popular with the kiting clubs and is always filled with huge, crazy, and colorful kites. #Lighthouse
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Bug Light extends out into the water and can be accessed by a walkable jetty. Can be windy & chilly at times.Port-O-Pottys are the only available public toilets here.

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Fort Preble showing a garden and a lighthouse as well as a small group of people

Fort Preble

On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.

Fort Preble
Fort Preble which includes heritage elements

Southern Maine Community College

Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College as part of your travels around South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Southern Maine Community College
East End Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

East End Beach

Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll along the sand-and-pebble shoreline or enjoy a picnic with unbeatable views at Portland’s public beach.

East End Beach
Built in 1807 this is the last remaining maritime signal tower left in the USA. Local merchants paid the owner a yearly fee and he would watch for the different merchant ships to come into Portland Harbor then would raise the flag of the merchant the ship belonged to so they would know their ship had arrived.

Portland Observatory

After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

Portland Observatory
Maine Jewish Museum which includes signage and a park

Maine Jewish Museum

Located in the immigrant-era Etz Chaim Synagogue, this museum tells the stories of Maine’s Jewish families and showcases Jewish artists from the area.

Maine Jewish Museum
East Prom Trail which includes a park and a bay or harbor as well as a couple

East Prom Trail

Former rail beds are often turned into trails. At this one you can walk, run, bike or swim for active relaxation within the city.

East Prom Trail

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