THINGS TO DO
IN BOOTBAY
HARBOR MAINE
BOOTHBAY HARBOR - MAINE
BEST ACTIVITIES, ATTRACTIONS
AND PLACES TO SEE
Boothbay Harbor’s Best Activities,
Attractions and Places to See
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The Boothbay Harbor Experience
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Our 48 year family-run business offers expert knowledge of the area and is centrally located in downtown Boothbay Harbor, Maine with the heart of the village just a short stroll away. With so many things to do in Boothbay Harbor, let us be your personal tour guide for all activities & attractions! During you stay with us we provide each room or suite with a walking map of Boothbay Harbor, as well as, detailed information according to each guest’s interests and preferences regarding restaurants, sights to see, art galleries, boating trips & sailing excursions, and much more. Come see why the Boothbay Harbor Region is the soul the Maine coast. Explore quiet coves, rocky shores, meandering country roads, beautiful lighthouses, and world class Botanical Gardens. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a fresh air retreat, or an extended sojourn from city life, you’ll be glad you found Boothbay Harbor, Maine. We look forward to making your stay with us a memorable one!
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Boothbay Harbor, Maine is one of the best-known boating centers in New England and was recently voted a top 50 yachting destination due to its unique geography – 5 peninsulas stretched over 2000 miles of coastline in a 30 mile radius. Choose from the many excursion daily boat trips during the boating season to near-by islands, along the shoreline, and in quiet river waters
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Boothbay Harbor Boat Tours & Excursions
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Take a day trip & hike Monhegan Island, a fishing community that artist’s love to paint
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Enjoy a Scenic Sightseeing cruise, see lighthouse & nature with close to shore larger boats
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Gaze at majestic Whales or Puffins with marine biologists & naturalists
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Relax on a 60 foot, double masted Windjammer sailing cruise aboard the Lazy Jack or Eastwind
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Kayak from our property & explore inner Boothbay Harbor or take a guided Kayak tour
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Reserve a ticket to the very popular Clambake at Cabbage Island
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Experience lobster fishing up close on a Lobster Boat Tour
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Boothbay Harbor Local Attractions
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Spend a day exploring 250 acres of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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Learn about local marine life at the State of Maine Aquarium
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Hike over 40 miles of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s many nature trails
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Ride a working steam train & enjoy 100 antique car’s at the Boothbay Railway Village
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Enjoy championship caliber golf at the PGA rated Boothbay Harbor Country Club
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Boothbay Harbor Day Trip Activities
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Boothbay Harbor is ideally situated in central Mid-Coast Maine with many attractions located within a short drive nearby
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Head to Wiscasset for antique shopping or lunch at Treats (20 minutes)
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Take the scenic River Road to Damariscotta and continue south to Pemaquid Beach or you can tour & climb to the top of Pemaquid Lighthouse (45 minutes)
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For Beach lovers go back to Bath and drive down to Popham State Beach & after stop at the fascinating Maine Maritime Museum (50 minutes)
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For a rainy day trip, Freeport & LL Bean has many shops to explore (50 Minutes)
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Rockland & Camden area offer many options: Lighthouses (Owl’s Head, Marshall Point, etc), Farnsworth Museum, & an amazing ocean view at the top of Mt. Battie