Gillian’s guidebook

Gillian
Gillian’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Beautiful quiet beach just 25 minutes from the apartment. Great for a walk on the beach, picnics & sunbathing. Clean bathrooms and changing areas. Very picturesque. Entrance fee is cash only ($6 for Maine residents, $8 for non-residents; children 5-11 are $1, under 5 are free)
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Reidin osavaltion puisto
375 Seguinland Road
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Beautiful quiet beach just 25 minutes from the apartment. Great for a walk on the beach, picnics & sunbathing. Clean bathrooms and changing areas. Very picturesque. Entrance fee is cash only ($6 for Maine residents, $8 for non-residents; children 5-11 are $1, under 5 are free)
Popham Beach State Park is Maine's busiest state park beach. Facilities include bathhouses, fresh-water solar rinse-off showers, and charcoal grills. Just 25 minutes from the apartment. Arrive early to get parking. Entrance fee is cash only ($6 Maine residents; $8 non-residents; $1 for children 5-11, under 5 are free)
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Popham Beachin osavaltion puisto
711 Popham Rd
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Popham Beach State Park is Maine's busiest state park beach. Facilities include bathhouses, fresh-water solar rinse-off showers, and charcoal grills. Just 25 minutes from the apartment. Arrive early to get parking. Entrance fee is cash only ($6 Maine residents; $8 non-residents; $1 for children 5-11, under 5 are free)
Thorne Head Preserve is conveniently located at the confluence of the Kennebec Estuary and Whiskeag Creek, at the northern end of the City of Bath. From the parking lot, a series of trails are available to the visitor, varying in difficulty from the easily accessible fifteen-minute Overlook Trail to the 5.1 mile Whiskeag Trail that connects Thorne Head Preserve to the Bath Area Family YMCA. With water bodies to the east, west, and north, visitors have great views of the estuary and the wildlife that rely on the preserve and the waterways. Other interesting attractions at Thorne Head include the Mushroom Cap Trail and Murderer's Cave. A trip to Thorne Head can mean a thirty-minute walking trip down Overlook Trail and back, or a day full of exploration of the various secrets that the property harbors.
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Thorne Head Preserve Trail Head
Whiskeag Trail
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Thorne Head Preserve is conveniently located at the confluence of the Kennebec Estuary and Whiskeag Creek, at the northern end of the City of Bath. From the parking lot, a series of trails are available to the visitor, varying in difficulty from the easily accessible fifteen-minute Overlook Trail to the 5.1 mile Whiskeag Trail that connects Thorne Head Preserve to the Bath Area Family YMCA. With water bodies to the east, west, and north, visitors have great views of the estuary and the wildlife that rely on the preserve and the waterways. Other interesting attractions at Thorne Head include the Mushroom Cap Trail and Murderer's Cave. A trip to Thorne Head can mean a thirty-minute walking trip down Overlook Trail and back, or a day full of exploration of the various secrets that the property harbors.
Commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827, this Maine lighthouse has the Fisherman’s Museum on the first floor in the Keepers House. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is located at the entrance to Muscongus Bay and Johns Bay, in the town of Bristol. There is a $3.00/person admission fee. Included in the fee is access to the Fisherman's Museum in the Keeper's House, the Pemaquid Art Gallery, the Learning Center, picnic areas and rest rooms. The Light Tower is an active tower and owned by the US Coast Guard. Entrance to the Tower is included in your admission at no additional cost.
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol Rd
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Commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827, this Maine lighthouse has the Fisherman’s Museum on the first floor in the Keepers House. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is located at the entrance to Muscongus Bay and Johns Bay, in the town of Bristol. There is a $3.00/person admission fee. Included in the fee is access to the Fisherman's Museum in the Keeper's House, the Pemaquid Art Gallery, the Learning Center, picnic areas and rest rooms. The Light Tower is an active tower and owned by the US Coast Guard. Entrance to the Tower is included in your admission at no additional cost.
Maine Maritime Museum is located on a beautiful 20-acre campus on the banks of the Kennebec River in historic Bath, Maine, and open year round. May through October, visitors can enjoy one of our daily lighthouse cruises or saiI on the historic 1906 schooner Mary E. Our BIW Story tour provides an exclusive look at modern-day shipbuilding. Indoors, visitors enjoy air-conditioned galleries with exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages. Outdoors, visitors can join a guided tour of the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, learn about lobstering, enjoy lunch under the sculpture of the schooner Wyoming (the largest wooden sailing vessel built in North America), see a blacksmith at work in his shop, watch wooden boats being built in the Boatshop, or play on a pirate ship. There's so much to see, admission is good for tow days. See why USA Today named Maine Maritime Museum the best museum in Maine!
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Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington St
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Maine Maritime Museum is located on a beautiful 20-acre campus on the banks of the Kennebec River in historic Bath, Maine, and open year round. May through October, visitors can enjoy one of our daily lighthouse cruises or saiI on the historic 1906 schooner Mary E. Our BIW Story tour provides an exclusive look at modern-day shipbuilding. Indoors, visitors enjoy air-conditioned galleries with exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages. Outdoors, visitors can join a guided tour of the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, learn about lobstering, enjoy lunch under the sculpture of the schooner Wyoming (the largest wooden sailing vessel built in North America), see a blacksmith at work in his shop, watch wooden boats being built in the Boatshop, or play on a pirate ship. There's so much to see, admission is good for tow days. See why USA Today named Maine Maritime Museum the best museum in Maine!
For dramatic coastal scenery in Harpswell, nothing beats the Giant’s Stairs. Named for its interesting geologic history, the Giant’s Stairs trail follows the rocky coastline with gorgeous views of eastern Casco Bay, often with crashing waves glinting in the sunlight. On any given day you might see rafts of ducks, foraging harbor seals, or a lobster boat hauling traps.
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Giant's Stairs Trail
Giant's Stairs Trail
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For dramatic coastal scenery in Harpswell, nothing beats the Giant’s Stairs. Named for its interesting geologic history, the Giant’s Stairs trail follows the rocky coastline with gorgeous views of eastern Casco Bay, often with crashing waves glinting in the sunlight. On any given day you might see rafts of ducks, foraging harbor seals, or a lobster boat hauling traps.
You're in Maine. If you've never been to this iconic store, you've got to go!
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
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You're in Maine. If you've never been to this iconic store, you've got to go!
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Pemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Beach Park
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens Dr
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Food scene

A bit of a drive but a fun day trip from Bath, The Contented Sole is a fun summer restaurant tucked away in historic Pemaquid. Open only during the summer.
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The Contented Sole
Colonial Pemaquid Road
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A bit of a drive but a fun day trip from Bath, The Contented Sole is a fun summer restaurant tucked away in historic Pemaquid. Open only during the summer.
A fun local spot with a great outdoor seating area - wood fired pizza and local beer make this a perfect spot to end the day!
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Bruno's Wood-Fired Pizzeria
128 Front St
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A fun local spot with a great outdoor seating area - wood fired pizza and local beer make this a perfect spot to end the day!
A perfect place for brunch, just a short walk (uphill!) to this cute café won't disappoint!
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Mae's Cafe & Bakery
160 Centre St
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A perfect place for brunch, just a short walk (uphill!) to this cute café won't disappoint!
A fun local spot in Harpswell to enjoy casual seafood by the water (seasonal)
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Morse's Cribstone Grill
1945 Harpswell Islands Rd
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A fun local spot in Harpswell to enjoy casual seafood by the water (seasonal)
Pizza, beer, outdoor seating, games; it's a favorite family spot to spend a Saturday afternoon
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Boothbay Craft Brewery
301 Adams Pond Rd
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Pizza, beer, outdoor seating, games; it's a favorite family spot to spend a Saturday afternoon
Quintessential seafood restaurant, beautiful view. Sit outside on the pier while enjoying delicious local seafood.
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Five Islands Lobster Co
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Quintessential seafood restaurant, beautiful view. Sit outside on the pier while enjoying delicious local seafood.
A local favorite spot - good beer, good food, walking distance from apartment.
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Bath Brewing Company
141 Front St
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A local favorite spot - good beer, good food, walking distance from apartment.
Our favorite Thai restaurant ever! So fresh and delicious!
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Best Thai II
23 Elm St
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Our favorite Thai restaurant ever! So fresh and delicious!
A local favorite pizza spot, offers delivery. Cash only.
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The Cabin
552 Washington St
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A local favorite pizza spot, offers delivery. Cash only.
Amazing homemade soup, sandwiches & other treats can be found here
Run with Soup
770 Washington St
Amazing homemade soup, sandwiches & other treats can be found here
Ledges Pub is located at Sebasco Harbor Resort. Eat outside on the patio overlooking the water. Yummy food & beautiful view!
Ledges Pub
29 Kenyon Rd
Ledges Pub is located at Sebasco Harbor Resort. Eat outside on the patio overlooking the water. Yummy food & beautiful view!
A recent guest recommended this place- they said the view and food was awesome! They have gluten & dairy free options. Located near the Giant Stairs in Harpswell.
Sundrenched
1945 Harpswell Island Road
A recent guest recommended this place- they said the view and food was awesome! They have gluten & dairy free options. Located near the Giant Stairs in Harpswell.

City/town information

A vibrant downtown and Bowdoin College make Brunswick a fun town to visit. Make sure to check out Bowdoin's art museum. Just a 10 minute drive from the apartment.
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Brunswick
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A vibrant downtown and Bowdoin College make Brunswick a fun town to visit. Make sure to check out Bowdoin's art museum. Just a 10 minute drive from the apartment.
Explore midcoast Maine on your way to Rockland or nearby Camden - both coastal towns have lots to offer and make excellent day trips.
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Rockland
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Explore midcoast Maine on your way to Rockland or nearby Camden - both coastal towns have lots to offer and make excellent day trips.
Definitely worth the visit... while there check out the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Maine State Aquarium, Boothbay Railway Village, or just stroll through the quaint town.
Boothbay
Definitely worth the visit... while there check out the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Maine State Aquarium, Boothbay Railway Village, or just stroll through the quaint town.

Shopping

Renys is a Maine department store where you can find everything from shoes to spices, kids toys to beach chairs, clothing to toiletries- it’s a must stop for a fun souvenir or if you’ve forgotten to pack something for your trip!
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Renys Department Store
86 Front St
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This is a great place to find Maine made art, jewelry & other treasures!
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Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine
170 Front St
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This is a great place to find Maine made art, jewelry & other treasures!
Find the latest cookware plus a fantastic selection of wine & beer - a really fun place to shop if you love to cook or want a nice beverage for happy hour!
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Now You're Cooking
49 Front St
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Find the latest cookware plus a fantastic selection of wine & beer - a really fun place to shop if you love to cook or want a nice beverage for happy hour!

Groceries

A small IGA grocery store where you’ll find everything you need to cook.
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Brackett's Market IGA
185 Front St
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A small IGA grocery store where you’ll find everything you need to cook.
A large grocery store with everything you need (in case you can’t find it at Brackett’s Market downtown).
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Shaw's
1 Chandler Dr
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A large grocery store with everything you need (in case you can’t find it at Brackett’s Market downtown).

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Bath’s farmers market is Saturday mornings 9-ish to noon

Located on Commercial Street. Has live music, fruit/vegetables, cheese, meats, fish, local goodies. For more information: www.bathfarmersmarket.com
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Embark Maine Tours is a walking historical tour of Bath.

Learn the fascinating history of Bath, its neighborhoods & beautiful homes: For more information & tickets: www.embarkmainetours.com
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Bath Regional Information Center

Located in an old train station, our visitor center is packed with useful information about activities happening in Mid Coast, Maine. Everything from hiking trails to restaurants, summer concert series to guided walking tours of the area. Located at 15 Commercial St in Bath - worth a stop!
Liikkuminen

Bath has a trolley named Charlie that operates June - Sept

Charlie only operates in Bath but it is a fun way to see the town. A schedule can be obtained at cityofbath.com. The fair is $1 per person.