Attractions
EXPLORE THE PENINSULAS
MidCoast Maine is perfect for exploring by car or bicycle. A turn off Route 1 down one of the regions many peninsulas could lead you to miles of beach, a lighthouse on a rocky point, or a fishing village complete with lobster dock.
MidCoast Maine is perfect for exploring by car or bicycle. A turn off Route 1 down one of the regions many peninsulas could lead you to miles of beach, a lighthouse on a rocky point, or a fishing village complete with lobster dock.
PLAY THE LINKS
Enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the view on one of the MidCoast’s golf courses, with 18-hole courses in Brunswick, Bath, and Boothbay, links with ocean vistas at Sebasco and Samoset resorts, and a Scottish style course in Topsham.
Enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the view on one of the MidCoast’s golf courses, with 18-hole courses in Brunswick, Bath, and Boothbay, links with ocean vistas at Sebasco and Samoset resorts, and a Scottish style course in Topsham.
DISCOVER MARITIME HERITAGE
Tour the grounds and exhibits at the Maine Maritime
Museum in Bath and the Penobscot Marine Museum in
Searsport to learn what it was like to build, work, and live
on the great square-rigged ships of the sailing era.
Tour the grounds and exhibits at the Maine Maritime
Museum in Bath and the Penobscot Marine Museum in
Searsport to learn what it was like to build, work, and live
on the great square-rigged ships of the sailing era.
TASTE THE WINE
Explore the Maine Winery Guild’s “Wine Trail”, with vineyards in Union and Lincolnville, just a few minutes from Camden. Enjoy a wine tasting, wander through the grounds, sample a glass in the café and take home a bottle for the table.
Explore the Maine Winery Guild’s “Wine Trail”, with vineyards in Union and Lincolnville, just a few minutes from Camden. Enjoy a wine tasting, wander through the grounds, sample a glass in the café and take home a bottle for the table.
MEET THE ARTISTS
The rocky coast and picturesque harbors of the MidCoast have inspired generations of artists. Tour the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland for collected works by Andrew Wyeth, or explore Belfast’s thriving arts scene at open studios on Friday evenings, May through December.
The rocky coast and picturesque harbors of the MidCoast have inspired generations of artists. Tour the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland for collected works by Andrew Wyeth, or explore Belfast’s thriving arts scene at open studios on Friday evenings, May through December.
CATCH THE WINDJAMMERS
See the great ships sail in to Boothbay, Rockland and Camden Harbors during one of the MidCoast’s summer Windjammer Festivals. Or set sail on a tall ship cruise from Camden or Rockland and experience the coast’s scenic beauty from the sea.
See the great ships sail in to Boothbay, Rockland and Camden Harbors during one of the MidCoast’s summer Windjammer Festivals. Or set sail on a tall ship cruise from Camden or Rockland and experience the coast’s scenic beauty from the sea.
HIT THE BEACH
Visit glorious Popham Beach and Reid State Park to get
your toes in the sand. Located on either side of the Kennebec River southeast of Bath, both have miles of sandy beach, rolling Atlantic surf, picnic areas, trails, wildlife and endless sky.
Visit glorious Popham Beach and Reid State Park to get
your toes in the sand. Located on either side of the Kennebec River southeast of Bath, both have miles of sandy beach, rolling Atlantic surf, picnic areas, trails, wildlife and endless sky.
WANDER THROUGH THE GARDENS
Discover stunning natural beauty on 248 waterfront acres at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. A mix of formal paths and wild trails leads through the spectacular gardens and native wildflowers to pristine forest and tranquil water views.
Discover stunning natural beauty on 248 waterfront acres at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. A mix of formal paths and wild trails leads through the spectacular gardens and native wildflowers to pristine forest and tranquil water views.
PET THE SHARKS
Bring the kids to the Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay. Exhibits include a tide-pool touch-tank for exploring animals and plants found in Maine waters, and the “shark” pool, where the staff guides visitors in safely and respectfully touching dogfish and skates.
Bring the kids to the Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay. Exhibits include a tide-pool touch-tank for exploring animals and plants found in Maine waters, and the “shark” pool, where the staff guides visitors in safely and respectfully touching dogfish and skates.
TOUR THE LIGHTHOUSES
With a lengthy maritime history and 1500 miles of rocky coast-line, the MidCoast region boasts no fewer than 27 of these historic guardians of the coast between Brunswick and Searsport, and a Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland.
With a lengthy maritime history and 1500 miles of rocky coast-line, the MidCoast region boasts no fewer than 27 of these historic guardians of the coast between Brunswick and Searsport, and a Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland.
RIDE THE TRAIN
Take a scenic coastal excursion on the Maine Eastern Railroad between Brunswick and Rockland, with stops in historic Bath and Wiscasset. Enjoy the view from the classic art deco railcars with a glass of wine and downeast specialties served café style.
Take a scenic coastal excursion on the Maine Eastern Railroad between Brunswick and Rockland, with stops in historic Bath and Wiscasset. Enjoy the view from the classic art deco railcars with a glass of wine and downeast specialties served café style.
SUMMER STOCK
Take in a show at the Maine State Music Theater or attend a world-class concert at the Bowdoin International Music Festival. From June through August, these two venues bring emerging and established talent from around the world to Brunswick, Maine.
Take in a show at the Maine State Music Theater or attend a world-class concert at the Bowdoin International Music Festival. From June through August, these two venues bring emerging and established talent from around the world to Brunswick, Maine.
