Weird tales include the strange goings-on at Boothbay Harbor's famous Opera House, a wealth of haunted B&Bs, and several other supernatural hotspots about town. We also introduce you to the compelling mystery of the Lady of the Dusk. Who was she? And what do the numbers scribbled on a strange note found on her body mean?

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a people’s garden, a grassroots effort that began as a casual conversation between friends and evolved into the largest botanical garden in New England. Located on more than 300 acres along the MidCoast, the Gardens is a true Maine experience.

Located in the largest wetland area on Linekin Neck in East Boothbay, the 15-acre Ocean Point Preserve includes two easy hiking trails: the white-blazed loop trail named the “Norman Van Horn Trail” (approximately 0.9 miles) and the blue-blazed, “Golden Crowned Kinglet Trail” (approximately 0.2 miles) leading to a wonderful wetland viewing location. Beach access nearby.

Bookended by rocky points, this small pocket beach offers one of the best family-friendly places to enjoy the summer sun. The quarter mile, white sand beach is a great stop for anyone exploring Yellow Head or visiting Pemaquid Point Lighthouse State Park. The beach is combed daily, and the geography of the area creates an environment with little wave action, which is perfect for swimming and wading. On either end of the beach are seaweed-strewn rock outcroppings that offer small tide pools to view at low tide.

The beach is owned and operated by the Town of Bristol and their Parks and Recreation Department. There are many amenities available to the beachgoer. Large shower and changing rooms, full toilet facilities, a snack bar, picnic areas, and even beach item rentals like umbrellas are available.

The beach is open to visitors from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. There is an entry fee of $4.00 per person. Dogs are not allowed.

Open Wednesdays - Sundays, 10am to 4pm.