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Sleepy Southport sits on the edge of the sea
Whether you come to bounce over the Atlantic Ocean on lobster trawlers with hardy local fishing folk, to sample the legendary shellfish and chowder of New England, wonder at the glowing sunsets over the rocky Maine coast, or to simply unwind in quaint and timeless cottages with the fresh breezes of the sea, Southport vacation rentals are sure to have something to suit. Bucket lists can also be made smaller here _ whale watching is ubiquitous, and the lobster's supposed to be some of the best in America.
Lighthouses aplenty in Southport
Keep checking the coast as you crash over the rollers of the Atlantic Ocean around Southport town. Lighthouses pop up here and there along the shorelines, from the elegant Cuckolds Lighthouse on the currents leading from Boothbay Harbor, to the whitewashed Hendricks Head Lighthouse on the west coast. The Maine State Aquarium is also never too far from those Southport vacation rentals, forever wowing younger visitors with its giant lobsters with snapping claws, or clusters of spiny red sea anemones.
Salt-washed adventures galore in Southport
Prep your sea legs and shanty songs for that vacation to Southport, because this salt-washed island that fragments from the southern coast of Maine is packed with bustling harbors and boating outfitters. You can either charter your own vessel _ permits permitting, of course _ or engage an experienced local sailor to command the rudder for you. Then, it's out across the swells, catching lobsters, watching puffins scramble over the sea-washed rocks, or keeping your eyes peeled for the whales and dolphins that also skim through these Atlantic waters.
Southport is for the summer and fall
While Maine still draws many a visitor during the winter months with its inland ski resorts, Southport is firmly an oceanside destination. That means Southport vacation rentals are in demand throughout the summer and fall, when conditions for launching boating trips to the nearby archipelagos, chartering fishing excursions, or simply lounging on the wooded banks are at their best. Between June and September, you can expect average temperatures in the 60s and plenty of dry days for exploring the coast.
Exploring the natural features in Southport
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Southport. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Barrett Park (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
- Cabbage Island (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Reid State Park (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Pemaquid Beach Park (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
How to get to and around Southport
The nearest airport is in Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), located 35.2 mi (56.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) away.