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Harbour · Ogunquit, Maine
Perkins Cove Drawbridge
Small fishing harbor of Ogunquit, with lobster boats, fisher cabins turned into shops and restaurants, and a wooden pedestrian drawbridge.
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About Perkins Cove Drawbridge
Perkins Cove is a sheltered cove at the southern tip of Ogunquit, where the Josias River meets the sea. Lobster and fishing boats have used the harbor for generations, and many still leave from here to retrieve their traps. The old wooden fishing shacks have become shops, galleries, and seafood restaurants.
The symbol of the place is the wooden, two-leaf pedestrian drawbridge that crosses the cove entrance. It is raised to let mastboats pass, and anyone can operate the mechanism when a boat needs to pass, following the posted instructions.
In the early 20th century, artists from the Ogunquit colony had studios in the cove’s shacks. A short walk away is the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, with works by artists who worked in the region, on grounds with a garden and sea views.
From the pier, lobster fishing boats take visitors to watch trap retrievals, and there are also coastal sightseeing and sport-fishing trips.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours, plus the time for a boat trip or a meal.
Best time
Late morning, to see the boats returning, or late afternoon. Boat trips run in season, generally from May to October, weather permitting.
How to get there
At the end of the Marginal Way, about 1.5 km from downtown Ogunquit via Shore Road. Parking is small and paid; in summer the local trolley stops at Perkins Cove.
Tip
Arrive on foot via the Marginal Way to avoid Shore Road traffic. For the lobster boat trip, reserve a day in advance in summer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Perkins Cove Drawbridge
What to do in Perkins Cove?
Watch the fishing boats and the pedestrian drawbridge, eat seafood, take a lobster boat trip, and visit the nearby museum of American art.
How does the Perkins Cove drawbridge work?
It is a wooden pedestrian bridge that is raised to let mastboats pass. The public can operate it, following the local instructions.
How to get from Ogunquit to Perkins Cove?
On foot via the Marginal Way in about 40 minutes, or by trolley in summer. By car, take Shore Road, but parking is limited.