Nathan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Open May 1 to October 23 each year, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical gardens in New England with 300 acres of themed gardens, hiking trails, art installations, interactive exhibits, and much more for adults and children alike. And they reopen in November and December with the gardens decorated with thousands of lights for Gardens Aglow, one of the premiere winter events in Maine. Kate and I are members and love going to the gardens frequently through the year to enjoy the myriad plantings as they change through the seasons.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrOpen May 1 to October 23 each year, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical gardens in New England with 300 acres of themed gardens, hiking trails, art installations, interactive exhibits, and much more for adults and children alike. And they reopen in November and December with the gardens decorated with thousands of lights for Gardens Aglow, one of the premiere winter events in Maine. Kate and I are members and love going to the gardens frequently through the year to enjoy the myriad plantings as they change through the seasons.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol RoadMaine Maritime Museum
243 Washington StWe're so excited that the Maine State Aquarium is reopening on June 28 after being closed for extensive renovations.
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Maine State Aquarium
Mc Kown Point RoadWe're so excited that the Maine State Aquarium is reopening on June 28 after being closed for extensive renovations.
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StKate and I went on Cap'n Fish's puffin cruise when my daughter's family was visiting and we had an amazing time! Even my 15 year old granddaughter loved it. Highly recommended.
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Boothbay Harbor Maine Puffin Cruises
42 Commercial StKate and I went on Cap'n Fish's puffin cruise when my daughter's family was visiting and we had an amazing time! Even my 15 year old granddaughter loved it. Highly recommended.
Hiking and Outdoors Activities
Surrounding our property to the North and West, there is a very pleasant loop trail through the 160 acres of Pine Tree Preserve including a lovely pond. One of my favorite places to walk and it’s right behind the house!
Pine Tree Preserve
Ocean Point RoadSurrounding our property to the North and West, there is a very pleasant loop trail through the 160 acres of Pine Tree Preserve including a lovely pond. One of my favorite places to walk and it’s right behind the house!
Right across the road from the cottage, Lobster Cove Meadow has an extensive network of hiking trails through a mix of terrain. It’s one of my favorite places for a walk.
Lobster Cove Preserve
101 Eastern AveRight across the road from the cottage, Lobster Cove Meadow has an extensive network of hiking trails through a mix of terrain. It’s one of my favorite places for a walk.
Barrett Park
131 Lobster Cove RdPemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Beach ParkReid State Park
375 Seguinland RoadFood scene
PORTS Pizzeria
28 Union StRobinson's Wharf
20 Hendricks Hill RdExcellent and varied selection of beer and great food in either the beer garden of cozy taphouse. You’ll usually find a couple cans of their Thirsty Botanist IPA in the cottage fridge.
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Boothbay Craft Brewery
301 Adams Pond RdExcellent and varied selection of beer and great food in either the beer garden of cozy taphouse. You’ll usually find a couple cans of their Thirsty Botanist IPA in the cottage fridge.
Footbridge Brewery
25 Granary WayCarriage House Restaurant
388 Ocean Point RdShannon's Unshelled
798 Granary WaySeriously the best fish and chips you will ever have. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 2pm, or until she runs of fish, which she catches each morning. A summer must from the day after Memorial Day through Indigenous People's Day.
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Bet's Fish Fry
Seriously the best fish and chips you will ever have. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 2pm, or until she runs of fish, which she catches each morning. A summer must from the day after Memorial Day through Indigenous People's Day.
Dunton's Doghouse
40 Sea StMarcel's Submarine Shop
25 Townsend AvenuePinkham's Gourmet Market
295 Townsend AvePorts of Italy, Boothbay Harbor
47 Commercial StEast Boothbay General Store
255 Ocean Point RdTugboat Inn
80 Commercial StEventide Specialties
5 Boothbay House Hill RdFarm 23
102 Ocean Point RdGreat food and beverages. If you can, sit on the enclosed balcony which has a great view of the harbor.
Harborside Tavern
12 Bridge StGreat food and beverages. If you can, sit on the enclosed balcony which has a great view of the harbor.
Extensive but excellent menu and the view of the harbor from the rooftop deck is spectacular.
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Boathouse Bistro | Tapas Bar & Restaurant
12 By-WayExtensive but excellent menu and the view of the harbor from the rooftop deck is spectacular.
Great oysters from the Damariscotta River. Buy them to go at their farm store or get them to eat there with a glass of wine or a beer in there riverside picnic area.
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Glidden Point Oyster Farms
637 River RdGreat oysters from the Damariscotta River. Buy them to go at their farm store or get them to eat there with a glass of wine or a beer in there riverside picnic area.
Some of the best burgers in the area, plus fried seafood and ice cream on the water with a wonderful view from the patio seating area. A 20 minute drive from the Cottage, but totally worth it!
Oliver's at Cozy Harbor Wharf
36 Cozy Harbor RdSome of the best burgers in the area, plus fried seafood and ice cream on the water with a wonderful view from the patio seating area. A 20 minute drive from the Cottage, but totally worth it!
Shopping
Our favorite spots to shop in the Boothbay area.
Beautiful locally made ceramics inspired by marine life and carefully curated home goods. Kate and I by all of our wedding presents here.
Ae Ceramics
93 Townsend AveBeautiful locally made ceramics inspired by marine life and carefully curated home goods. Kate and I by all of our wedding presents here.
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Boothbay Harbor
5 Commercial StGrover's Hardware
47 Townsend Ave