The beautiful Twin Villages of Newcastle & Damariscotta sit at the head of the Pemaquid Peninsula in quintessential Mid-Coast Maine. Sedentary or active, there is something for everybody, from hiking trails & kayaking to whale watching or antiquing. Pemaquid Lighthouse and Fort William Henry are on your door-step as are ancient Oyster Middens – piles of shells estimated to be over 2000 years old. When you need a rest from all this activity head down to Pemaquid Beach, sit back and watch the world go by …. Maybe you’ll want to end your day watching the sunset from a two-masted schooner. While you’re here, stay in one of the area’s beautiful B&Bs or get back in touch with the stars at night at one of the many camp-grounds. Browse art galleries galore, quaint shops and when it’s time to eat, choose from a great range of dining options. From bistros and restaurants with water views to fresh sea-food served on the pier. If you like oysters – you’ve come to the right place, the Damariscotta River Oysters are some of the best the US has to offer. Of course there are many ways to sample the sweet deliciousness of Maine Lobster ….. from chunks of meat in a puff pastry pie to the “do it yourself” hands-on experience at a local lobster pound. Newcastle can be used as a great base for day trips to many of Maine’s beautiful towns & villages, and a short drive will get you to the quaint village of Camden, beautiful Boothbay Harbor or a happy day of outlet shopping in Freeport. Portland or Bar Harbor and Acadia Park make great day trips too.