Lubec

Lubec

Incorporated in 1811 as "Lubeck", Lubec (Loo-BEC) was named for Lubeck, Germany. Located approximately 11 miles east of the intersection of Routes 1 and 189, Lubec is the easternmost community in the United States.

West Quoddy Head Light (Copyright Alana Ranney)

This year marks the 200th year of West Quoddy Head Light

Come and Celebration July 19-26th

This week long celebration with lighthouse related events happening everyday at West Quoddy Head Light, there will be tours of the tower and much more! For more information check our their website at www.westquoddy.com or call 207-733-2457

Lubec once was the center of America's sardine canning industry. Those "good old days" are remembered in the Rier Museum (currently closed), LUBEC LANDMARKS, INC., as well as in the Lubec Historical Society's Old Columbian Store.

Lubec as seen from Campobello Island (Copyright Alana Ranney)

Lubec now is emphasizing the arts the SUMMER KEYS program and the area's natural beauty, such as is found at the only Washington County garden on the Maine Garden and Landscape Trail. Take a guided historical, coastal, bog or birdwatching tour with TOURS of LUBEC and COBSCOOK.

Visitors to the town will find a variety of accommodations including campgrounds, motels, and weekly cottage rentals such as BLUE GULL & COTTAGE BY THE SEA, EASTLAND MOTEL, LUBEC RENTAL PROPERTIES, PAT'S PLACE, QUODDY HOUSE, SPRING AND SUMMER DOWNEAST LODGING, and SUNRISE SANCTUARY/REEDOUBT HOUSE - VACATION LOG CABINS. Lubec has inn and bed & breakfast accommodations, including the BAY VIEWS B&B, COHILL'S INN, HOME PORT INN, LIGHTHOUSE INN, THE PEACOCK HOUSE and WEST QUODDY STATION.

Are you looking to buy a property in the area then visit BOLD COAST REALTY or DUE EAST REAL RESTATE they can also handle your rental inquiries.

Lubec Beach by Judith Ashley

Enjoy delicious meals at several area restaurants, including the HOME PORT INN and Murphy's Village Restaurant. Pick up or ship delicious smoked salmon at the BOLD COAST SMOKEHOUSE or great chocolates at BAYSIDE CHOCOLATE and at MONICA'S CHOCOLATES. And don't forget to visit the Lubec Marina where you can arrange for boat tours and charter fishing trips. Need gas or a quick snack visit the QUICK SHOP.

Visit WEST QUODDY GIFTS, NORTHERN TIDES or DIANNE'S GLASS GALLERY AND TEA ROOM to pick up Maine gifts.

HEALTHWAYS/Regional Medical Center at Lubec is Maine's largest rural community health center, offering medical, dental, optical and podiatric health care. See John at EYEQUOTIENT/John A. Shoemaker, MPH for of your consulting needs.

Lubec waterfront (Copyright Alana Ranney)

Downtown, the Lubec branch of Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company provides residents and visitors with a full-service banking facility located conveniently in downtown Lubec.

All of your hardware requests can be met at LUBEC HARDWARE and your storage needs can be taken care of by LUBEC SELF STORAGE.

Lubec Channel Light "The Sparkplug" (Copyright Alana Ranney)

The WEST QUODDY HEAD LIGHT KEEPERS ASSOCIATION opened a new Visitors Center in May of 2002 in the West Quoddy Head Light keeper's house in QUODDY HEAD STATE PARK - 480 acres with walking trails along the Bold Coast.

Quoddy Head State Park

The wheelchair-accessible Visitors Center and Art Gallery is open to the public free of charge from late May to mid October. While visiting the park, stroll through lush evergreen forest and walk the boardwalk through a peat bog featuring rare plant life. Enjoy great views of Canadian islands, as well as frequent whale and seal sightings. Read about the visitor center in the May 2002 issue of Lighthouse Digest.

Q: Why is the easternmost point in the U.S. called "West" Quoddy Head? A: "East" Quoddy Head is located a short distance away over the border on Campobello Island, (NB, Canada), and lies slightly more east than West Quoddy Head.

You can find additional information about Lubec at http://lubecme.govoffice2.com and at www.visitlubecmaine.com