SPRUCE POINT INN RESORT & SPA. Area Guide ON THE WATER PIER 6. Harbor tour and nightlights sailing cruise, Monhegan Island.

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1 SPRUCE POINT INN RESORT & SPA Area Guide Boothbay Harbor is a special place on the Mid-coast of Maine steeped in maritime history and alive with the energy of a working seaport. Oceanside memories are made with every step along the harbor waterfront, with every breath of sea air, with every contact with the watery world of Atlantic coastline. For the fullest appreciation of this New England treasure, step aboard the Inn s own Bright Line for a harbor cruise, sail aboard the Sarah Mead, the last working wooden lobster boat. In search of iconic Maine lobsters and lighthouses? This is the place. Local attractions designed to bring the sights, sounds and scents of authenticity await Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Railway Village, Cellardoor Winery, Boothbay Craft Brewery, farmers markets, art galleries, shops -- even oyster tours! This guide is designed to spark your imagination. If you seek a specific activity or day-trip you don t find here, let us know and we ll help you make the arrangements. - Ange and Joe ON THE WATER SAIL THE SARAH MEAD at Spruce Point Inn with Captain Randy or Captain Nate B A L M Y D AY S C R U I S E S, P I E R 8 Harbor tour and nightlights sailing cruise, Monhegan Island. B O O T H B AY W H A L E W AT C H, PIER sail@sprucepointinn.com info@balmydayscruises.com info@whaleme.com LOBS T ER T R AP HAU LIN G W I T H C A P TA I N C L I V E FA R R I N B R U C E W H I T E S H AY VA L Boothbay Harbor Private charter. Maine lighthouse cruises, harbor tours, boat rides parthill@myfairpoint.net Whale watch and reggae cruises. BARRY G IBSON S SHARK SIX Private fishing charter info@saltwatermaine.com 88 Grandview Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME or SprucePointInn.com

2 Boothbay Harbor Region FAMILY ACTIVITIES ICE CREAM FACTORY 1 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor DOLPHIN MINI GOLF 510 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay dolphinminigolf.com MAINE STATE AQUARIUM 194 McKown Point Road West Boothbay Harbor aquarium@maine.gov BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE Steam operated train ride. Historic buildings, antique autos, llamas and a train store. Route 27, Boothbay staff@railwayvillage.org HAROLD B. CLIFFORD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND Playground, ball field and picnic tables. Back River Road across from the Boothbay Common, Boothbay. LOBSTER TRAP HAULING Join us for a trip you won t soon forget! The complete experience of hauling your own lobster traps, cooking and eating the lobsters you catch. We will show you the Historic Damariscotta River like you ve never seen before. An experience to remember or lobsterhaul@gmail.com COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS 132 Barters Island Road, Boothbay info@mainegardens.org LIGHTHOUSES, BEACHES AND TRAILS BARRETT S PARK A small sand and ledge beach changes by the hour with the tide. Spacious, sandy and rocky area with a covered pavilion for picnics. Lobster Cove Road, Boothbay Harbor DOGFISH HEAD BEACH A small family beach on Southport Island, right past the general store where you can pick up some treats. There you ll find a huge climbing rock and lots of tide pools when the tide goes out. Route 27, Southport POPHAM BEACH It s the best beach in Maine... off the beaten path but worth it if you are spending the day. Phippsburg FORT ED G ECO M B Historic Fort perched on a peninsula between Edgecomb and Wiscasset. Open to the public with historic re-enactments scheduled. GRIMES COVE BEACH Rocky shoreline and a nice oceanfront walk with views of offshore islands. Public parking on left prior to Grimes Cove. Route 96, Ocean Point, East Boothbay Beach BURNT ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TOUR Tours Monday-Friday from mid-june through August elaine.jones@state.me.us BOOTHBAY LAND TRUST More than 20 miles of coastal and wooded trails for walking, hiking and exploring brlt@brlt.org

3 Boothbay Harbor Region LOCAL FLAVOR GLIDDEN POINT OYSTER FARM CAPERS DELI 23 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor HARBORSIDE TAVERN 12 Bridge Street, Boothbay Harbor ORNE'S CANDY STORE 11 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKES AND BOAT RIDES Take a beautiful boat ride to Cabbage Island where you can enjoy an oldfashioned clambake. Open from mid- June to mid-september for two bakes daily. Departs from Pier BLUE MOON CAFE 54 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor MINE OYSTER 16 Wharf Street, Pier 1, Boothbay Harbor COASTAL MAINE POPCORN 15 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor BET S FISH FRY Stop by and see Bet in the Kitchen for a fantastic fried haddock sandwich with hand cut fries. Get there early! When the fish is gone so is she. Boothbay Common Route 27, Boothbay MAMA D S MERCANTILE 50 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor PORTS OF ITALY 47 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor WATERSHED TAVERN 301 Adam's Pond Road, Boothbay Harbor boothbaycraftbrewery.com ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET Boothbay Common, Route 27 Thursdays 9-12 BOATHOUSE BISTRO Convivial gathering spot for Spanish tapas, New England seafood & wine, with rooftop harbor views. 12 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor ROBINSONS WHARF 20 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport THISTLE INN 55 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor BOOTHBAY CRAFT BREWERY Local brewed beer. 301 Adams Pond Road, Boothbay beer@boothbaycraftbrewery.com E A S T B O OT H B AY GENERAL STORE Stop here for a sandwich or a box of wine on your way to the scenic Grimes Cove at Ocean Point. 255 Ocean Point Rd, East Boothbay NORTH CREEK FARM If you go to Popham Beach, don t miss North Creek Farm. Amazing farm fresh lunch amid free-range chickens and gardens. World renowned rugosa roses for sale along with gelato and amazing strawberry wineberry pie! 24 Sebasco Road, Phippsburg

4 Boothbay Harbor Region ARTS AND CULTURE BOOTHBAY HARBOR OPERA HOUSE 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor JOY TO THE WIND GALLERY 34 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor CAROUSEL DINNER THEATER 196 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor BOOTHBAY HARBOR SCULPTURE TRAIL P.O. Box 356, Boothbay Harbor GLEASON FINE ART 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor BOOTHBAY HARBOR ARTS BOOTHBAY HARBOR ART WALK Arts tour on the first Friday of the month. Galleries are open late LINCOLN ARTS FESTIVAL A variety of musical, art and theatrical shows. Information is listed in the Boothbay Register

5 Damariscotta - Scenic/Lighthouse Loop LIGHTHOUSE SHOPS PEMAQUID POINT LIGHTHOUSE Off Route 130, Bristol SHAW S FISH AND LOBSTER WHARF Fabulous crab and lobster rolls on the water great menu, incredible location. 129 Maine Street, Bristol CLARKS COVE FARM STAND Everything you could want from a farm stand including home-made breads, pies and beautiful fall pumpkins! 380 Main Street, Damariscotta WEATHERBIRD A specialty shop that has all kind of foods, and kitchen items 72 Courtyard Street, Damariscotta R EN Y S A Maine institution specifically for the thrifty Mainer. Split into two storefronts hosting clothing, shoes and household goods all for great deals! Additional locations in Topsham and Bath. 163 Maine St, Damariscotta Wiscasset HISTORICAL TOURS Check out historicnewengland.org for all the locations in Maine JAIL Granite slabs, 41 thick from the Edgecomb quarries formed this unique jail where criminals were sent for such crimes as stealing apples. Debtors and unmarried mothers to-be were also imprisoned here. Great for a rainy day, quick tour and right off the main street in Wiscasset. Rt. 218 Federal Street, Wiscasset NICKELS-SORTWELL HOUSE, 1807 Built by a ship captain it is one of the first high-style federals in Maine. Open June October. 121 Main Street, Wiscasset CASTLE TUCKER 2 Lee Street, Wiscasset TREATS A great place to get a cup of coffee and a gourmet muffin. Or, grab a picnic lunch from a great selection of gourmet wine and cheeses! 80 Main Street, Wiscasset SHOPPING Antiquing - Shop in Wiscasset on the main street and side streets to treasure hunt and maybe find a piece of Maine to take home.

6 Rockland, Rockport & Camden LOCAL FLAVOR M O O DY S D I N ER Original Diner fare - Go for the pie its all about the pie! 1885 Atlantic Hwy, Waldoboro CELLAR DOOR WINERY Open daily, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. April through October Corner of Routes 1 & 90, Rockport MORSE S SAUERKRAUT & EUROPEAN MARKET Way back when... the owners of Morse s used to put a simple ad in the paper saying Krauts Ready. They lined up from Boston to come and get it. The choices in the deli/market are so mouthwatering you want to eat there and you won t be disappointed! 3856 Washington Road North Waldoboro CAMDEN S HISTORIC DISTRICT 58 historic buildings line this street wonderful look at the architecture of the Maine Coast. High Street between Main Street and Sherman Point Road GALLERIES AND SHOPS DOWLING WALSH GALLERY 357 Main Street, Rockland HARBOR SQUARE GALLERY 374 Main Street, Rockland WASSES HOT DOGS Great treat on the run, popular with kids. 2 North Maine Street, Rockland LONG GRAIN Asian Fusion Cuisine. It s crazy to find the best Thai you ve ever had in Camden Maine! 31 Elm Street, Camden ZOOT CAFÉ Great pet-friendly place for coffee. 31 Elm Street, Camden BYNTON MCKAY Lines are out the door for their great hometown welcome and equally good food. 30 Maine Street, Camden ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER FOR MAINE CONTEMPORARY ART 162 Russell Avenue, Rockport FARNSWORTH MUSEUM Centered around the Wyeth family with thoughtful additions. Don t miss the church featuring Jaime Wyeth, through the sculpture garden. 16 Museum Street, Rockland OWL S H E A D TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM 117 Museum Street (off Rt. 73) Owls Head

7 Bath & Freeport SPECIALTY & OUTLET SHOPPING - FREEPORT HORNY TOAD Active/casual wear 11 Bow Street, Freeport MEXICALI BLUES Unique ethnic clothing 10 Bow Street, Freeport THOS. MOSER 49 Main Street, Freeport JL COOMBS Unique footwear 15 Bow Street, Freeport ALLEN EDMONDS Handmade Men s shoes, no socks! 32 Main Street, Freeport L.L. BEAN The iconic flagship location complete with enormous L.L. Bean Boot, trout pond and outlet. Never closes - open 365 days a year, 24 hours per day. Check out their adventure classes from archery to stand-up paddleboarding these short, instructional classes will have you casting for fish or tying flies with the pros! 95 Main Street, Freeport HISTORICAL MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM Unique museum experience featuring maritime and New England history. Don t miss the Bath Iron Works trolley tour for an up close look at a working shipyard. Additional Fee and advanced reservations required. 243 Washington Street, Bath WHEN PIGS FLY BREAD Over 40 varieties from sweet to savory! 21 Main Street, Freeport ISAMAX WHOOPIE PIES 10 Bow Street, Freeport BOW STREET MARKET 79 Bow Street, Freeport WILBUR S OF MAINE Chocolate covered blueberries, sea salt caramels and amazing pecan turtles! Voted best chocolate in Maine... forever! 174 Lower Main Street, Freeport SIMPLY DIVINE BROWNIES One of Oprah s favorite things Main Street, Kents Hill simplydivinebrownies.com Portland LOCAL FLAVOR PORTLAND FOODIE TOURS 182 Middle Street, Portland JAY S OYSTER BAR A Portland institution. 5 Portland Pier, Portland STREET & CO. 33 Wharf Street, Portland

8 Portland FAMILY ACTIVITIES SHOPPING PORTHOLE A great dive for breakfast and lunch huge portions with a bit of Old Port history. 20 Custom House Wharf STANDARD BAKING COMPANY Portland's best almond croissants! 75 Commercial Street BEALS ICE CREAM Maine made old fashioned ice cream the best! 12 Moulton Street MICUCCCI S Authentic Italian grocery and deli. Don t miss the pizza! 45 India Street HARBOR FISH MARKET Take home or send some of the freshest seafood with an area set aside for local clams and oysters 9 Custom Wharf SMILING HILL FARM Wonderful farm experience. Dairy farm, restaurant, ice cream and cheese making. 781 County Rd, Westbrook PORTLAND OBSERVATORY 138 Congress Street VICTORIA MANSION 109 Danforth Street PORTLAND DISCOVERY TOURS Land and sea tours around Portland and the harbor. Long Wharf MAINE NARROW GAUGE MUSEUM Narrow Gauge rail ride and museum. 58 Fore Street CHILDREN S MUSEUM 142 Free Street ANGELA ADAMS National artist designing everything from rugs to handbags and furniture. 273 Congress Street CHART METALWORKS Charming nautical jewelry featuring marine charts. 1 Pleasant Street OLD PORT CARDWORKS Quaint shop on Commercial and Moulton in the Old Port selling souvenirs, stationery and gifts. 3 Moulton Street O LD PORT CANDY CO. Visit this old fashioned candy store for home-made fudge and every kind of candy you can imagine. A huge hit with the kids! 522 Fore Street ARTS AND CULTURE PARKS AND BEACHES PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square FLAT IRON GALLERY 594 Congress Street, Hay Building FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK First Friday of every month GREENHUT GALLERY 146 Middle Street FORT WILLIAMS STATE PARK 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth SCARBOROUGH BEACH Best waves around. Come early for a good spot to park. 416 Black Point Road, Scarborough