The Local Area Around Midcoast Maine
Places and experiences worth exploring
Landmarks & Nature Experiences
Things you go to for scenery walking, fresh air, or the Maine landscape.
Dodge Point Preserve
Pemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Lighthouse
Gardens Aglow
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Boothbay Region Land Trust Preserves
Burnt Island Lighthouse
Water, Cruises & Maine Traditions
Signature Maine experiences tied to the water, food, or maritime culture.
Cabbage Island Clambakes
Glidden Point Oyster Farm Tour
Harbor Cruises
Windjammer Days
Where to Eat in Boothbay
Enjoy a mix of waterfront dining, casual local favorites, and well loved spots known for seafood, pizza, and relaxed coastal meals.
- Boathouse Bistro (best outdoor, rooftop dining)
- HarborSide 1901 Bar and Grill (great sushi)
- Robinson's Wharf (local favorite)
- Pier One Pizza
- Ports of Italy
- Downeast Ice Cream Factory
- Carriage House
- Shannon's Unshelled (Gluten Free!)
- Bet's Fish Fry (roadside fresh haddock)
- Atlantic Edge lobster – buy fresh lobster for shipping or taking home
Family & Kid-Friendly Attractions
Activities designed for children, families, or casual play.
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Boothbay Railway Village
Clifford Park Playground
Maine State Aquarium
Arts, Culture & Community Events
Entertainment, festivals, local culture, and community hubs.
Boothbay Harbor Chamber
Waterstruck Wellness
Harbor Theater
Pumpkin Festival
Dining in Damariscotta
Find popular ice cream shops, riverside dining, oyster bars, pizza spots, and casual lobster meals locals return to.
- Blanchards Ice Cream (our favorite)
- Round Top Ice Cream
- Round Pond Muscongus Bay Lobster (Casual, fresh lobster, BYOB & sides)
- Bread in the Bone
- River House
- Schooner Landing (Great outdoor seating on the River)
- Oysterhead Pizza
- Shuck Station
- Newcastle Public House
- Damariscotta River Grill
- Fernald's Country Store
