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Boothbay Harbor & Attractions |
Boothbay
Harbor was founded as a fishing and shipbuilding
village, and it still operates as such today. In the
summer, tourists mingle with local lobstermen, but this
seaside town still maintains its rustic charm. The
quickest way across town is the footbridge that crosses
Boothbay Harbor, and visitors can rent summer cottages
along the shore—the best vantage
point for watching the activity in the lively harbor. If
the water view is not enough, there are quaint village
streets to explore and outdoor band concerts and craft
fairs to attend. The nooks and crannies of the Boothbay
shoreline are ideal for exploration via sea kayak, and
the village is also a popular departure point for trips
to Monhegan Island as well as whale watching cruises and
puffin tours.
 Sport fishermen depart from the harbor in
search of tuna, striped bass, bluefish, and cod. Thanks
to the Boothbay Region Land Trust, more than 922 acres
of land has been preserved for the enjoyment of the
public. The areas encompass miles of hiking trails,
several historic and prehistoric sites, and the Rachel
Carson Greenway, which honors the founder of the
contemporary environmental movement. From 1953 to 1964,
Carson spent her summers in the Boothbay region, writing
much of The Edge of the Sea and all of Silent Spring
from her Southport Island cottage. |
Attractions
Burnt Island Lighthouse Tour (Mid-Coast
· Boothbay Harbor)
Take a
scenic cruise to the lighthouse and get an up-close and
personal view of this historic structure. Built in
1821...
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Boothbay Railway Village (Mid-Coast
· Boothbay)
The
Boothbay Railway Village offers the unique environment
of a rural New England village, beautiful gardens, and a
village...
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Tidal Transit (Mid-Coast ·
Boothbay)
Tidal
Transit Kayak Company offers sea kayak sales, tours and
rentals. No prior experience necessary. For first
time...
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Balmy Days Cruises (Mid-Coast ·
Boothbay)
The day
trip to Monhegan Island gives you everything you came to
Maine to see: lighthouses, lobster fishing village,
hiking...
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Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch (Mid-Coast
· Boothbay)
Cap'n
Fish's is Boothbay Harbor's original whale watch. We
offer multiple cruises daily to the whale feeding
grounds. Our...
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