Must-Dos: At $25 it’s not cheap, but the lobster roll at Red’s Eats is a must. The town is also home to Red’s Eats, one of the most famous lobster shacks in all of Maine. Wiscasset is smaller compared to some of the other towns in the region but delivers big on the charm with its 19 th-century Federal-style mansions, chic boutiques, and art galleries. I think I’m partial to this town because we stayed just across the river in Edgecomb, so it was our ‘home base’ for the week. WiscassetĪnother charming coastal town in Mid-Coast Maine is Wiscasset. Must-Dos: Try the oysters, Stop by the Lincoln Theater which was built in 1875, and take a Damariscotta River Cruise.
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The historic towns are full of local shops and restaurants worth checking out. Historically, the town had a booming shipbuilding business, which is evident in the many large mansions that can still be found in the area.ĭamariscotta and its twin village of New Castle, are separated by the Damariscotta River. The Damariscotta River and nearby waters are known for their abundant shellfish. If you love oysters and shellfish, then you want to add Damariscotta to your Maine itinerary. You’ll also get some of the most incredible views from here! Damariscotta & New Castle
Must-Dos: Visit the Botanical Gardens, get crazy cheap lobsters to go from Atlantic Edge, and scramble the seaside boulders at Ocean Point. It’s also a great town to do some shopping and eating. The town’s maritime heritage can still be felt today, with many of Maine’s boat builders based in the area.īoothbay is the perfect launching point for a sailing or fishing trips to some of Maine’s most popular Mid-coast islands, including Squirrel and Southport Islands. From the charming cottages and brightly painted boathouses to the sparkling water and bobbing sailboats in the harbor, (it’s the largest boating harbor north of Boston,) it’s a feast for the eyes. One quintessential coastal town in Maine that should 100% be on your list is Boothbay. Related: Make sure you check out my post about traveling to Maine during COVID-19 before you plan your trip! Coastal Towns in Maine Worth Visiting Keep reading if you’re ready to learn more about the charming coastal towns of Mid-coast Maine. Add to that the bountiful landscape, rocky coastline, and water views almost every which way you look, and you have a picture-perfect vacation. There are so many charming coastal towns worth visiting in Mid-Coast Maine, each with their own personality and character. If you keep driving northeast after that, you eventually get to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. What part of Maine comprises the Mid-Coast, you might ask?īoothbay Harbor, a popular Mid-coast Maine townĮssentially, Mid-Coast Maine comprises about 80 miles of rocky coastline and islands extending northeast from Brunswick (25 miles north of Portland), to Searsport on Penobscot Bay. Related: After you read this post, check out my Mid-Coast Maine: 5 Day Itinerary to help you plan your trip to Maine. (If you want to know more about the safety precautions being enforced in Maine due to the pandemic, check out Maine’s official government website.) And recently, I took a road trip that I can’t stop thinking about, and already want to do again: exploring the charming coastal towns of Mid-Coast Maine. Now that flying isn’t really a safe option, I’m all about taking road trips. I guess I can consider this the silver lining of COVID-19. Well, that has certainly changed this year. Aside from an annual road trip up to Cape Cod every summer, and the occasional weekend in the Catskills, in upstate NY, I’ve opted for plane trips over road trips.
I’m so used to jet-setting to far-flung locales that I’ve basically ignored my own backyard – New England. Why did I wait so long to discover the charming, coastal towns of Maine?
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