September 26,2012

DAY #5

CAPE ELIZABETH  LIGHTHOUSE (1791)

Commissioned by George Washington

 

PORTLAND, MAINE
This morning I took a short walking tour of Portland

City Hall

Monument Square Farmer's Market

Vignola Cinque Terre Restaurant

Ashley recommended this restaurant, but it was closed mid-week for lunch.

Portland Regency Hotel

I drove east along Highway 1 to Bath and on to Bristol.

This famous lighthouse was built in 1835 and commissioned by John Quincy Adams. It is pictured on the Maine State quarter.

I climbed the stairs of the lighthouse and this is the view from the top.

View looking down the stairs

Museum located next to the lighthouse

View of lightkeeper's house

Late in the afternoon I drove from Bristol to Augusta to spend the night.

Tomorrow leaf-peeping!