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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, 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 |
| 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 cruises and whale watches in season. See seals, lighthouses, area islands and wildlife. Cruising from Pier 1 and Pier 8, Boothbay Harbor. Contact our Red Ticket Booth at Pier 1 |
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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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| 2-hour harbor sailboat rides on Maine built Schooner Eastwind with Herb and Doris Smith. Two-time world voyages; Books "Sailing Three Oceans" sold onboard.
Their winter address is:
186 No. Newcastle Rd.
Newcastle, ME 04553
Winter phone: 207-586-5014
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| We welcome you to participate in sailing "Momentum:. A traditional design of an 1833 Chesapeake Bay Pilot Schooner. Our tours combine the breathtaking beauty of sailing Maine's precious waters and exploring her unique maritime heritage. Come sail with us. |
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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 Harbor Theatre |
| Box 570 |
| Meadow Mall, 185G Townsend Avenue |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Phone: 207-633-0438 |
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| Email: harbortheatre@worldlinkisp.com |
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GUIDE SERVICE & TOURS
| Downeast Guide Service |
| P.O. Box 156 |
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| Boothbay, ME 04537 |
| Phone: 207-633-5083 |
| Fax: 207-633-5799 |
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| Email: deguide@nnei.net |
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| 29 Years experience of group planning, personalized and historic itineraries along the coast of Maine. Step-on guides, lobster bakes, boat rides, dining and accommodations. Plenty of Downeast flavor! |
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HIKING TRAILS & GARDENS
| Boothbay Region Land Trust |
| P.O. Box 183 |
| 1 Oak Street |
| Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Phone: 207-633-4818 |
| Fax: 207-633-7828 |
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| Web Site : http://www.bbrlt.org |
| Email: brlt@bbrlt.org |
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| Conserving land in the Boothbay Region for the benefit of residents and visitors. Properties include woodlands, wetlands, salt marshes, islands, seabird and wading bird habitat, feeding areas for migratory birds and butterflies, historical and archaeological sites, and working waterfront. There are over 30 miles of hiking trails. |
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| On 248 magnificent acres with nearly a mile of shorefront, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens boasts ornamental gardens and stonework beyond compare, a Visitor Center with cafe, gift shop and library, and fine art exhibits. Enjoy educational programs and special events for all ages, in all seasons. Open daily 9-5, year-round. |
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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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| Take a short boatride to step back in time at the Burnt Island Lighthouse. Engage yourself in this living historical program by meeting Keeper Joseph Muise and his family. Tour the restored dwellings, visit the museum, and climb the tower's spiral staircase to the lantern room. Open Mon.-Fri., July and August. |
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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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| 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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