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While exploring the maginificent coastline of the
Mid Coast region, make sure you plan to visit the
numerous attractions highlighted here. From maritime
museums dedicated to this regions long history of
ship building to historic forts, the Mid Coast region
offers a full bag of fun day activities for you
and your family.
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Brunswick: |
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Joshua Chamerlain House:
Displays Civil War memorabilia in the renowned generals'
former home.
Pejepscot Museum:
Located in the Skolfield-Whittier House, this museum
revives the nineteenth century Brunswick flavor.
Farmer's Market:
The town green surrounds a skating rink in the winter.
In the summer, an extensive farmer's market offers the
best of local produce from May through November.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House:
Home of the famed author and location where she wrote
Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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Bath: |
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Maine
Maritime Museum:
Founded in 1962, Maine Maritime Museum collects, preserves
and interprets materials relating to the maritime history
of Maine. Located on the banks of the Kennebec River
in Bath, the Museum is a major regional cultural resource
and a highly popular visitor destination.
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Thomaston: |
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Maine
Watercraft Museum:
The Maine Watercraft Museum, located at 4 Knox Street
Landing in Thomaston, is an in-the-water hands-on eclectic
display of antique and classic smallcraft of unique
design and construction and wide array of associated
memorabilia.
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Searsport: |
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Penobscot
Marine Museum:
You and your family will find the 19th-century world
of seagoing families from coastal Maine and especially
Penobscot Bay! The museum complex is part of the original
"townscape," and is designed to entertain
and educate all ages to the tastes, talents and challenges
of maritime life. Inside each building is a different
presentation that highlights life at the water's edge
or on the briny deep.
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Rockland: |
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Shore
Village Museum:
The Shore Village Museum has one of the largest collections
of lighthouse material in America, including working
foghorns, flashing lights, search and rescue gear, Coast
Guard buoys, bells and boats.
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Damariscotta |
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St. Patrick's Church:
The oldest surviving Catholic church in New England.
Professional restored, with a Paul Revere bell and adjacent
old cemetery.
Academy Hill Road, Damariscotta Mills.
Maine Coast Railroad:
Travel from historic Wiscasset Village on the banks
of the Sheepscot River through marsh and tidal preserves.
These narrated trips take place aboard restored rail
coaches and offer beverage service and light lunch.
Special packages are available.
Write: Maine Coast Railroad, PO Box 614, Wiscasset,
Maine 04578
Chapman Hall House:
There is a museum in this early cape. Open daily in
July and August.
Main Street, Damariscotta
National Audubon Society Nature Camp:
Take the mainland self-guided nature hike or join one
of the programs at the camp proper on nearby Hog Island.
Adult and youth camps focus on a variety of topics including
ecology and nature photography.
Located off Rt. 32, Bremen.
Darling Marine Research Center:
On-going research in the Gulf of Maine and local waters.
Tours and seminars available.
Call: 207-563-3146
Dodge Point:
Located just 3 miles from the town of Damariscotta,
this 300 acre public preserve on the Damariscotta River
is great for hiking. Pebble and sand beaches, beaver
dams, interior and shore trails are available.
River Road, Newcastle.
Fort William Henry & Colonial
Pemaquit Restoration and Museum:
The museum displays artifacts from the early 17th centtury
settlement at Pemaquid.
Take Rt. 130 and follow the signs from New Harbor.
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Bristol: |
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Pemaquid Point Light:
Built in 1827 and located on Muscongus Bay, this lighthouse
and adjacent Fishermens Museum (formerly the lighthouse
keeper's cottage), offers some of the best views of
the pounding surf.
For William Henry & Pemaquid
Restoration and Museum:
Features artifacts from the 17th-century settlement.
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Owls Head Transportation Museum:
Open year round, this museum showcases a landmark collection
of pioneer aircraft, ground vehicles, and engines. Many
of the vehicles are maintained in working condition
and are demonstrated during weekend educational events
and programs.
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Farnsworth Library and Art Museum:
Features 18th, 19th, and 20th century American canvases,
including a substantial collection of Andrew Wyeth's
work.
Shore Village Museum:
Maine's lighthouse museum, which features the largest
collection of lighthouse and Coast Guard artifacts on
display in the U.S.
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Springs: |
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Fort Point Lighthouse:
Overlooks Penobscot bay.
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Fort Knox:
Standing watch of the Penobscot River and built of granite
from Mt. Waldo in Frankfort, Fort Knox is a popular
destination for those interested in explore the many
tunnels and underground passageways. Bring a flashlight!
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Island: |
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Sailors' Memorial Museum and Grindle
Point Lighthouse (1850):
Located adjacent to the ferry terminal on the island
(accessible from the state ferry terminal in Lincolnville
Beach), the museum displays local maritime and coastal
artifacts and exhibits.
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