Midcoast Maine Attractions

Aquariums Beaches & State Parks Boating and Fishing Churches Community Centers Golfing Groceries Hiking & Kayaking Libraries Lighthouses Museums & Galleries Restuarants Shopping Skateboarding Theatres Whale Watching Auto & RV Repair

Aquariums

Maine State Aquarium

Located on the water in beautiful West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the aquarium is operated by the Maine Department of Marine Resources.

23lb. lobster named “Fritz”
20 ft. touch tank with sea urchins, sea cucumbers & more
850 gallon tank with sharks that you can pet!

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Don’t forget to pack a picnic, then spend the rest of the day perusing all that the village of Boothbay Harbor has to offer!

It can be a bit tricky to find at first, please print the directions below before you go!

Directions: Take left out of Meadowbrook. Take left out of Meadowbrook; follow Campbells Pond Road back to Rt. 209; Take left onto Rt 209 North; about 1/2 mile on Right you’ll see Webber Avenue, take right; this turns into Washington Street. Follow Washington Street until first stop light. Take left to get onto Sagadahoc Bridge. You are now on Route 1 North.

Take Route 1 North, through Wiscasset to Edgecomb. Turn right onto Route 27 South, to the Boothbay Harbor Region.

Once on Route 27: Travel to Boothbay Center (about 9 miles). Landmarks on right are Chamber of Commerce and Texaco Gas Station/Subway Sandwich Shop. After Texaco Station and just before Soldier Monument, turn right off Route 27. Go straight at the 4-way stop that immediately follows. This puts you on Corey Lane, also known as Lakeside Drive. Follow this road to the stop sign at its southern end (about 2 miles; 2nd junction with Route 27). Continue straight across onto McKown Point Road and follow to its end (about 1 mile). We are the last facility, at the end of the road

194 McKown Point Road
West Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04575.
For GPS users we are located at 43.8439/ -69.6400.

Beaches & State Parks

Popham Beach State Park

Popham Beach State Park (8 miles)

One of the most popular beaches in the state! Miles of sandy beach, rolling Atlantic surf and plenty of shells to collect! Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. Arrive early for good parking. Flush Toilets and Showers.

Hours: 9:00am to Sunset 7 days a week
Fees: per person

Reid State Park

Reid State Park (19 miles)

This beautiful park is a must, it has something for everyone! An 800 acre park with sandy beach, large waves, lagoon area for small children, views of lighthouses and area islands, picnic areas with charcoal grills and snack bar available. Bathhouses with flush toilets and freshwater (unheated) showers.

Hours: 9:00am to Sunset 7 days a week
Fees: per person

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Boating and Fishing

Wiscasset Trading post

Choose from our extensive rental fleet of kayaks and canoes containing the most up to date models available.

River Run Tours

Discover Some of Maine’s Best Kept Secrets as you tour Mid-Coast Maine’s Rivers. Customize your own private tour or choose from one of our suggested tour destinations. See lighthouses, seals and eagles and more along the Kennebec River, Sheepscot, Sasanoa, Androscoggin and Back Rivers.

New Meadows Marina

Serving the Maine boating community since 1950. Please explore our web site and discover what makes New Meadows Marina the one resource you’ll need to make your Maine vacation a truly memorable experience. We will be offering specials from time to time, like discount coupons, sales, etc., so check back with us often to see what’s new.

Kennebec Boating & Fishing Trips

Fishing the World Famous Kennebec River for Stripers in Maine from Memorial Day to Labor Day out of a 24′ Pontoon Boat with limited wheelchair access. Bath to Ft. Popham. See Eagles, Seals, Osprey and lots of other wildlife.

Hardy Boat Cruises

Visit Monhegan Island by Ferry or take a Lighthouse Cruise, Puffin or Seal Watch! Fall Foliage Cruises are available in Season.

For more information please visit their website or call (800) 2 PUFFIN !

Churches

Baptist

Small Point Baptist Church

1754 Main Road, Phippsburg, Maine 04562
Sunday Worship 10:30

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Directions: Take right out of Meadowbrook; follow Meadowbrook Road 1/2mi to Stoneybrook Road; Take left onto Stoneybrook Road and follow until the end. Turn right onto Rt. 209 (also known as Main Road) follow to #1754 Main Road. Church is on the left.

Catholic

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

144 Lincoln Street, Bath, Maine 04530
Mass Saturday 5pm Sunday 9:30am
July & August 8am & 10am

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Directions: Take left out of Meadowbrook; follow Campbells Pond Road back to Rt. 209; Take left onto Rt 209 North; follow until 2nd stop sign in front of Sagadahoc County Courthouse; Take Left and then take immediate right onto Lincoln Street follow to #144. Church is on the left.

Methodist

United Methodist Church

340 Oak Grove Avenue, Bath, Maine 04530
Sunday Morning Worship 10:15am

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Directions: Take left out of Meadowbrook; follow Campbells Pond Road back to Rt. 209; Take left onto Rt 209 North; follow until 2nd stop sign in front of Sagadahoc County Courthouse; Take Left and then take immediate right onto Lincoln Street. Follow to stop sign at Puffin Stop intersection. Go straight you are now on Oak Grove Avenue, follow to #340. Church is on left.

Community Centers

Golfing

Groceries

Brackett’s Market – (207) 443-2012

Support our local merchants and avoid the higher prices at the larger supermarkets – shop at Brackett’s Market. They have a great meat department for all your grilling needs and friendly staff to help you with whatever you may need!

Directions: Take left out of MBC and follow back to Rt. 209; take a left onto 209 follow 1/4 mil or so and then take a right onto Webber Avenue; this turns into Washington Street. Follow to the first stop light and take a right. Bear all the way to the right, past the train station and under the bridge. You are now on Commercial Street. Follow to Brackett’s Market on left.

Farmer's Market

Local Farmers Market on Commerical Street Every Thursday and Saturday on Commercial Street in Bath. Follow directions to Brackett’s Market. You won’t be able to miss the Farmer’s Market!!

While we highly recommend supporting our local merchants, we understand that you may have a need to visit a larger discount retailer.

Wal-Mart – (207) 725-0773

Directions: Take left out of MBC. Follow Campbell’s Pond until you see Berry’s Mill on the left. Take Left onto Berry’s Mill and follow to the end. Take left onto State Road. Follow State Road to second stop light. Take left into Lowes/Wal-mart.

Hiking & Kayaking

Thorne's Head Preserve

(approx 10 minutes from MBC)

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Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal

Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal
(appr. 30 min. from MBC)

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a wonderful place to spend a day or afternoon exploring trails, taking in the magnificent view from the summit, or enjoying a picnic under a canopy of trees. One of the original five state parks, Bradbury Mountain was acquired by the Federal government in 1939.

Camden Hills State Park, Camden

Camden Hills State Park, Camden
(approx 60 minutes from MBC)

Camden Hills State Park signature location is the scenic vista high atop Mt. Battie where sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay, and surrounding islands await. On a clear day, visitors can see Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park. Mt. Megunticook, the highest of the Camden Hills – and highest peak on the mainland – is a moderate climb by foot trail. Other hiking opportunities abound and are well-mapped. Download a trail map.

Morse’s Mountain, Phippsburg

Morse’s Mountain, Phippsburg
(about 7 miles from MBC)

The Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area is a nature preserve managed by Bates College for environmental research and education. The 500+ acre conservation area fronts over a mile of stunningly beautiful beach and dunes.

Libraries

Lighthouses

Museums & Galleries

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath (5 miles)

Located less than five miles from the campground, the Maine Maritime Museum is an educational family event with historical buildings and shipyards, boat building skills, lobstering exhibits, cruise boats, children’s play ship, gift shop and more. For more information please call (207)443-1316 or visit them atMaine Maritime Museum Homepage

The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, Brunswick

The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, Brunswick (approx. 15 miles)

This Museum commemorates this hero of Gettysburg’s Battle of Little Round Top. Later this war veteran went on to become Governor of Maine and President of Bowdoin College.

Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head

Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head (approx 40 minute drive)

Go back in time and visit this museum to take a look at a whole variety of historic automobiles, carriages, bicycles, motorcycles and engines such as W.W.II vintage Stearman military training biplanes, a classic Mercedes, or a W.W.II P-51. For more information visit their web site Owls Head Transportation Museum Home Page

Restuarants

Cooks Lobster House

On Route 24 in Bailey Island

Cook’s Lobster House is located on the tip of Bailey Island, Maine and is surrounded on three sides by water.

Directions: Take left out of Meadowbrook, take left onto Berry’s Mill Road, follow to the end. Take left and follow to the Cook’s Corner Intersection. Take left and follow signs.

Sea Basket

303 US Route 1 Wiscasset, Maine 04578 (207)882-6581

Diner style fried seafood! A must visit on your way north! Yumm!!

Directions: Take left out of Meadowbrook. Take left out of Meadowbrook; follow Campbells Pond Road back to Rt. 209; Take left onto Rt 209 North; about 1/2 mile on Right you’ll see Webber Avenue, take right; this turns into Washington Street. Follow Washington Street until first stop light. Take left to get onto Sagadahoc Bridge. You are now on Route 1 North. Follow about 10 miles to #303 on the left.

Kennebec Tavern

119 Commercial Street, Bath (207) 442-9636

Sit down inside or out on the deck overlooking the Kennebec River and enjoy a prime rib or lobster roll. Food for the whole family!

Directions: Take left out of MBC and follow back to Rt. 209; take a left onto 209 follow 1/4 mil or so and then take a right onto Webber Avenue; this turns into Washington Street. Follow to the first stop light and take a right. Bear all the way to the right, past the train station and under the bridge. You are now on Commercial Street. Follow to Kennebec Tavern on right.

Mae’s Cafe and Bakery

160 Centre Street, Bath (207)442-8577

Mae’s Café is a landmark restaurant and bakery housed in conjoined turn of the century homes in lovely, historic Bath, Maine. Open 7 days a week at 8am, serving Breakfast and Lunch, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday Brunch. Mae’s Bakery offers an amazing array of baked goods.

Directions: Take left out of MBC and follow back to Rt. 209; take a left onto 209 and follow to the first stop sign. Mae’s is on the right.

Byrne’s Irish Pub

38 Centre Street, Bath (207) 443-6776

Directions: Take left out of MBC and follow back to Rt. 209; take a left onto 209 and follow to the first stop sign. Take Right onto Centre Street and follow through stoplight. Byrnes will be on the left.

Shopping

Lands End Gift Shop

Offering a host of products from the State of Maine and around the world, Land’s End Gifts is sure to have just what you are looking – located on one of the most beautiful settings in Maine!

Outlet Shopping

Skateboarding

Theatres

Whale Watching

Boothbay Whale Watch

Your whale watching trips begins with a scenic tour of Boothbay Harbor. Our Naturalist will point out various islands, homes, wildlife and historic lighthouses as we begin our journey in search of the whales.

Once we reach the whale’s feeding ground we encourage all our passengers to help in our search looking for any spouts, backs, bodies, tails or splashes. When we have the first whale in sight our experienced captains maneuvers the boat close for all to see! Our Naturalist will entertain and inform you with many interesting facts and figures about the whales you are viewing. Whales we may encounter include Finbacks, Humpbacks, Minkes, dolphins and porpoises. We also may see harbor seals, sharks, ocean sunfish and a great variety of open ocean birds. Remember that humans are merely observers in the whale’s world, so we never know what they will do or what we will see. (courtesy of Boothbay Whale Watch)

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