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AQUARIUM
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| Depicting Maine's rocky coastline, the Aquarium exhibits a diverse collection of regional specimens. Interactive displays include two touch tanks where visitors can touch live invertebrates and sharks. A variety of educational programs and a picturesque picnic area available. Call for more information. Open May to September from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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BOATING, FISHING, SAILING, & KAYAKING
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| Explore the fishing village, hiking trails, and dramatic headlands. Visit art galleries, craft shops, the MONHEGAN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, and the Monhegan Historical & Cultural Museum. One trip daily at 9:30 a.m. 1-1/2 hour crossing. Leave Monhegan at 2:45 p.m. |
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| Enjoy a quiet sail around the beautiful islands and lighthouses of Boothbay Harbor aboard the 31' Friendship Sloop. 1-1/2 hour sails 5 times daily. |
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| Boothbay Whale Watch At Fisherman’s Wharf Inn |
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| 22 Commercial Street, Pier 6 |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
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| Toll Free: 1-888-WHALE-ME |
| Web Site : www.whaleme.com |
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| Experience the adventure of seeking the world’s largest mammals aboard the Harbor Princess, a high-speed, aluminum vessel, custom-designed for whale watching. Spacious heated cabin and a full service galley. Our bottom deck has 360 degrees of rail space, allowing our passengers to view the whales from all locations. |
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| Old-fashioned clambakes. Watch lobsters and steamers prepared in seaweed in real "Downeast" tradition at water's edge. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Linekin Bay and the magnificent views of nearby shores. Explore open ocean trails on acres of unspoiled beauty. Open for bakes daily June 27 - September 9. Departs from Pier 6. |
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| Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch & Sightseeing Cruises |
| P.O. Box 660 |
| 44 Commercial St., Pier 1 |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Phone: 207-633-3244 |
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| Toll Free: 1-800-636-3244 |
| Web Site : http://www.mainewhales.com |
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| Daily whale watches in season. We also offer Puffin Cruises, Seal Watches, Lobster Trap Hauling and Nature Trips. View some of the most beautiful coastline in Maine. Visit our website for the most up to date schedule. |
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Offering private charters aboard an original 1941, 36' Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat. Enjoy customized and personalized scenic boat tours. A wonderful boat for any special occasion. Create your own cruise. Limit six persons. Reservations required. Will pick you up at a convenient location near you. Operated by Capt. Ron Peabody, retired USCG 20+ year veteran.
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If you are a nature lover and
outdoors person, then we offer the Maine experiences
you're looking for! Hike for the day or spend
the night on Monhegan Island. Ferry departs at
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from New harbor. Our
Puffin Watch departs daily at 5:30 p.m. and offers
you the best opportunity to see these fascinating
birds. National Audubon "Project
Puffin" naturalists are aboard to share
their remarkable story. Seal Watches, Lighthouse
Cruises, Fall Coastal Cruises and charters available.
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| The fish are plentiful, the scenery is spectacular, and the company is fun on this 2-hour trip aboard MISS BOOTHBAY. Great trip for the whole family. Several trips daily. |
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| Providing year round ferry and mail service between Port Clyde and Monhegan for nearly 100 years. During the summer, the Laura B and Elizabeth Ann offer 3 trips daily to Monhegan. We also offer 2.5 hour narrated puffin/nature, lighthouse, and 2 hour sunset cruises. Charters available. For information & reservations, please call 207-372-8848 or visit www.monheganboat.com Reservations recommended. |
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| One hour HARBOR TOURS 5-6 times daily and several nights weekly on the NOVELTY. Interesting trip around the harbor stopping briefly at Squirrel Island. LIGHTHOUSE TOUR twice daily with 2 hours on BURNT ISLAND. A living history presentation of life at a Light Station. |
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| Sail the waters of delightful Boothbay Harbor on our 65 foot schooner. 2-Hour cruises let you see lighthouses, outer islands, and wildlife of the sea. The Smith Family have 30 years of boat building and sea adventures to share with you. |
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We specialize in light-tackle fishing for striped
bass in the Region's bay, river, and ocean waters.
The Shark Six is a fully-equipped 28-foot, 2008
Whitewater with a 300 hp Suzuki four-stroke outboard.
All bait and tackle provided. Private charters,
1 to 4 people, standard trip is 5-6 hours. Our
40th year. |
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BOAT BUILDER/REPAIR/RENTALS
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| A traditional boat shop specializing in construction, repair, and restoration of boats up to 40 feet in length. We also rent traditional sail and power boats during the summer season. |
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DINNER THEATRES & MUSIC ARTS
| Boothbay Playhouse |
| P.O. Box 577 |
| 275 Wiscasset Road |
| Boothbay, ME 04537 |
| Phone: 207-633-3379 |
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| Web Site : www.boothbayplayhouse.com |
| Email: webythec@clinic.net |
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| Fully staged productions of Broadway favorites. This summer we will present "The Secret Garden", a Tony award winning musical, July 2 through July 12, "The Sound of Music" August 6 through August 16, and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" August 19 through 24. Join us in our historic theater built in 1937. Lobby opens 1 hour before show. Theater seating opens 1/2 hour before show. |
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| Boothbay Region Community Television is the only electronic media outlet serving the Boothbay region. By training volunteers, purchasing and maintaining audio/video equipment, we document the life of our community through the medium of digital video. |
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| Lincoln Arts Festival Celebrates the Arts in Maine! A Summer of the Classics: Choral music, Jazz, Pops, Poetry, an Art Show and Sale, and a grand variety of programs for all ages, all over town. Our 28th Season! 633-3924 |
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| The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor |
| P.O. Box 800 |
| 86 Townsend Avenue |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Box Office: 207-633-5159 |
| Admin. Office: 207-633-6855 |
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| Web Site : www.boothbayoperahouse.com |
| Email: info@boothbayoperahouse.com |
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| The historic 1894 Opera House in downtown Boothbay Harbor provides a year 'round calendar of live entertainment including folk, blues, jazz, classical, rock and country music, and theatrical productions for all ages. For tickets contact the box office at 633-5159 or visit on-line at boothbayoperahouse.com. |
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| The Harbor Theatre |
| Box 570 |
| Meadow Mall, 185G Townsend Avenue |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Phone: 207-633-0438 |
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| Email: harbortheatre@gmail.com |
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Presenting first-run films year-round. The theatre is also available for parties, conferences, etc... Email for more information.
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GOLF COURSES
Boothbay Country Club
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| 33 Country Club Road |
| P.O. Box 121 |
| Boothbay, ME 04537 |
| Phone: 207-633-6085 |
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| Boothbay Country Club is the perfect Maine golf course - breathtaking vistas, challenging holes, and a sea breeze. Just minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Country 18 Championship holes are truly a "pure Maine golfing experience". Fully stocked pro-shop, restaurant, bar, sundeck lounge, meeting space, banquets and catering available. Practice facility has multi-level all turf, teeing service, driving range, practice bunker, and two putting greens. PGA professional on staff. |
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HIKING TRAILS & GARDENS
| Boothbay Region Land Trust |
| P.O. Box 183 |
| 137 Townsend Avenue |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Phone: 207-633-4818 |
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| Web Site : http://www.bbrlt.org |
| Email: brlt@bbrlt.org |
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| Non-profit organization conserving land in the Boothbay Region with over 30 miles of hiking trails. Open year-round, free of charge. Preserves include woodlands, wetlands, salt marshes, islands, significant bird habitat, historical and archaeological sites, and working waterfront. Trail guides available at 137 Townsend Ave., www.bbrlt.org and at preserve kiosks. |
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| Maine's first - and New England's largest - botanical garden features exceptional ornamental gardens, impressive stonework and waterfalls, shorefront and woodland trails, Visitor Center with cafe and shop, art exhibits, Fairy House Village, native plants and wildflowers, and massive fern-covered ledges on 248 stunning acres. Programs and events year-round for all ages. |
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| Boothbay Region Garden Club |
| P.O. Box 113 |
| Boothbay, ME 04537 |
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| Phone: 207-633-7439 |
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| Email: kkmarty@gwi.net |
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MUSEUMS
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| Nowhere else in New England can you experience a steam train ride, historical village exhibits and an outstanding collection of over 60 antique vehicles in one museum. The Boothbay Railway Village offers the unique environment of a rural village, beautiful gardens, and a village green surrounded by historic structures. The Village exhibits are fascinating and informative, evocative of our rich New England heritage. |
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| Boothbay Region Historical Society |
| P.O. Box 272 |
| 72 Oak Street |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Phone: 207-633-0820 |
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| Web Site : www.boothbayhistorical.org |
| Email: brhs@gwi.net |
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| The Society serves as the town's memory, displaying local historical momentos, and housing documentary collections. The museum's seven display rooms contain artifacts and memorabilia that reflect the region's colonial and coastal origins. Free admission. Open year-round: Wed.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. |
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| Step back in time to experience life in 1950 at a Maine lighthouse. Engage in a living history program with Keeper Joseph Muise and family. Climb the tower to the lantern room and explore the picturesque 5-acre island. Tours by Group Reservation in July & August. Weekend hours for public recreation. |
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| Enjoy a 30 minute narrated riding tour on a glacier desert. Visit a barn museum built in 1783, Gemstone Hunt of 12 years and younger, Walking Tour, Gift Store, Picnic Area. Educational and entertaining. Located 2 miles from L.L. Bean. Open May 8 to October 18, 2008. |
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| Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum |
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| 58 Fore St. |
| Portland, ME 04101 |
| Phone: 207-828-0814 |
| Fax: 207-879-6132 |
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| Web Site : www.mngrr.org |
| Email: info@mngrr.org |
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Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by steam and diesel locomotives. Discover the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. |
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| Family fun and exploration - 25-acre riverfront campus showcases an historic Shipyard, Victorian era Donnell House, marine art, models, maritime artifacts, tools. Also trolly tours through Bath Iron Works, heritage, lighthouse and wildlife cruises and fabulous Maine-themed Museum Store. Open year round, just minutes south of Route 1 in historic Bath. |
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| Located in the heart of Maine's midcoast. The museum is home to an operating collection of antique aircraft, automobiles and more. Our special events include vintage car rallies, antique airplane shows, free Model T rides and children's activities! Open everyday, year round. There's fun for the whole family! |
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| Alpacas are gentle by nature, easy to care for, and are a great way to enhance your life. We invite you to visit our farm May 15 to October 30. Open daily. Nov. 1st thru May 14th open Friday thru Sunday {and by appointment}. Our farm is located on Route 218 just 2.5 miles north of Route 1 in Wiscasset and the mid-coast Boothbay/Pemaquid Region. |
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| Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum |
| P.O. Box 242 |
| 97 Cross Road |
| Alna, ME 04535 |
| Phone: 207-882-4193 or 207-563-2516 |
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| Web Site : http://www.wwfry.org |
| Email: webmaster@wwfry.org |
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| The Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum is an operating, two-foot gauge steam railroad which uses the original right-of-way and equipment to educate our visitors on the social and economic impact on the Sheepscot Valley communities this narrow gauge railroad served. |
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WALKING TOURS
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Enjoy a lantern-lit walk through the darker side of Boothbay Harbor's history and mysteries led by The Lady in the Red Cloak. Tours are easy-walking with frequent stops for storytelling and are appropriate for all ages. By reservation only. Gift certificates available. |
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