Come visit Midcoast Maine!
City/town information
This small coastal town has a vibrant year-round community with arts, music, good food, and festivals.
Best grocery shopping: Damariscotta Hannaford or Rising Tide co-op
Damariscotta Farmer’s Market – Friday mornings 9-12 at Round Top Farm (3 Round Top Lane)
Midcoast Kayak – rent and explore the Damariscotta River or the Great Salt Bay
Damariscotta River Cruises
Damariscotta Mills – see the gorgeously refurbished fish ladder leading to the bottom of the lake. Bring bathing suits and swim with locals! You’ll see people on either side of the big gray house… left side is a shallow entry, right side people jump off the bridge.
See if there’s anything going on at the Lincoln Country Community Theater during your stay.
After spending time in town, drive out to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, which is on the Maine state quarter. Then head to Pemaquid Beach for soft sand and vibrant tide pools and stop at Shaw’s Lobster Wharf on your way home.
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Damariscotta
This small coastal town has a vibrant year-round community with arts, music, good food, and festivals.
Best grocery shopping: Damariscotta Hannaford or Rising Tide co-op
Damariscotta Farmer’s Market – Friday mornings 9-12 at Round Top Farm (3 Round Top Lane)
Midcoast Kayak – rent and explore the Damariscotta River or the Great Salt Bay
Damariscotta River Cruises
Damariscotta Mills – see the gorgeously refurbished fish ladder leading to the bottom of the lake. Bring bathing suits and swim with locals! You’ll see people on either side of the big gray house… left side is a shallow entry, right side people jump off the bridge.
See if there’s anything going on at the Lincoln Country Community Theater during your stay.
After spending time in town, drive out to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, which is on the Maine state quarter. Then head to Pemaquid Beach for soft sand and vibrant tide pools and stop at Shaw’s Lobster Wharf on your way home.
Camden has it all - mountains, a protected harbor, a lighthouse on an island, beaches, skiing, hiking, great restaurants, and many cute shops and galleries.
Highlights:
Schooner ride – try a sunset cruise or a day sail
Hike or drive to the top of Mount Battie (For a better view, hike Mt Megunticook!)
Rent bikes at Maine Sport and bike the Multiuse Trail at Camden Hills State Park
Get takeout for a picnic and walk to Laite Beach
Rent kayaks or paddle boards at Maine Sport and check out the harbor, Curtis Island Lighthouse, and/or Barrett’s Cove Public Beach on Megunticook Lake
Young and young at heart will delight in Uncle Willy’s Candy Shop
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Camden
Camden has it all - mountains, a protected harbor, a lighthouse on an island, beaches, skiing, hiking, great restaurants, and many cute shops and galleries.
Highlights:
Schooner ride – try a sunset cruise or a day sail
Hike or drive to the top of Mount Battie (For a better view, hike Mt Megunticook!)
Rent bikes at Maine Sport and bike the Multiuse Trail at Camden Hills State Park
Get takeout for a picnic and walk to Laite Beach
Rent kayaks or paddle boards at Maine Sport and check out the harbor, Curtis Island Lighthouse, and/or Barrett’s Cove Public Beach on Megunticook Lake
Young and young at heart will delight in Uncle Willy’s Candy Shop
This town has a bustling Main Street that is anchored by the Farnsworth Art Museum. Check out original works by the Wyeth family, then head to Atlantic Baking Company across the street before continuing on to the Center for Maine Contemporary Art.
Other things to do: Shopping, try a gallery walk, great restaurants, or bring your family to the Coastal Children's Museum if it's a rainy day.
Walk at the Breakwater to the lighthouse, then grab a drink or a snack at the Samoset Hotel overlooking their oceanfront golf course.
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Rockland
This town has a bustling Main Street that is anchored by the Farnsworth Art Museum. Check out original works by the Wyeth family, then head to Atlantic Baking Company across the street before continuing on to the Center for Maine Contemporary Art.
Other things to do: Shopping, try a gallery walk, great restaurants, or bring your family to the Coastal Children's Museum if it's a rainy day.
Walk at the Breakwater to the lighthouse, then grab a drink or a snack at the Samoset Hotel overlooking their oceanfront golf course.
Sightseeing
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is about an hour from this rental home but absolutely worth the drive! Reserve your tickets online before heading down. Consider stopping at the Boothbay Railway Village on your way if you have young children or antique vehicle enthusiasts. Bet's Fish Fry is right on the way as well.
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Jardins Botânicos Costeiros do Maine
105 Botanical Gardens DrCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens is about an hour from this rental home but absolutely worth the drive! Reserve your tickets online before heading down. Consider stopping at the Boothbay Railway Village on your way if you have young children or antique vehicle enthusiasts. Bet's Fish Fry is right on the way as well.
Walk at the Breakwater to the lighthouse, then grab a drink or a snack at the Samoset Hotel overlooking their oceanfront golf course.
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Luz do quebra-mar de Rockland
Walk at the Breakwater to the lighthouse, then grab a drink or a snack at the Samoset Hotel overlooking their oceanfront golf course.
After spending time in Damariscotta, drive out to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, which is on the Maine state quarter. Then head to Pemaquid Beach for soft sand and vibrant tide pools and stop at Shaw’s Lobster Wharf on your way home.
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol RoadAfter spending time in Damariscotta, drive out to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, which is on the Maine state quarter. Then head to Pemaquid Beach for soft sand and vibrant tide pools and stop at Shaw’s Lobster Wharf on your way home.
This is the lighthouse where Forrest Gump turned around when he was running in the movie. It's a gorgeous spot off of Port Clyde and there are nearby beaches and a general store to visit as well.
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Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum
Marshall Point RoadThis is the lighthouse where Forrest Gump turned around when he was running in the movie. It's a gorgeous spot off of Port Clyde and there are nearby beaches and a general store to visit as well.
Food scene
This restaurant is one of our favorites. It overlooks Rockport Harbor and has AMAZING food! Share a bottle of wine at the Harbor Park before your meal then walk up to enjoy. They only take reservations one month in advance but you'll need to have a reservation if you hope to eat here.
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18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill
18 Central StThis restaurant is one of our favorites. It overlooks Rockport Harbor and has AMAZING food! Share a bottle of wine at the Harbor Park before your meal then walk up to enjoy. They only take reservations one month in advance but you'll need to have a reservation if you hope to eat here.
Incredible farm-to-table menu by James Beard Award Winning Chef Melissa Kelley. Make reservations well in advance.
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Primo Restaurant
2 Main StIncredible farm-to-table menu by James Beard Award Winning Chef Melissa Kelley. Make reservations well in advance.
Thai cuisine! Be sure to make reservations in advance. They also do excellent take-out if you want to plan on a picnic at the Camden Harbor Park.
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Long Grain
20 Washington StThai cuisine! Be sure to make reservations in advance. They also do excellent take-out if you want to plan on a picnic at the Camden Harbor Park.
Not far from our property, this general store boasts breakfast sandwiches ever that are made with homemade bread and red pepper jelly that they make themselves but regrettably won’t sell by the jar. They carry interesting locally made goods as well.
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Sheepscot General Store and Farm
98 Town House RdNot far from our property, this general store boasts breakfast sandwiches ever that are made with homemade bread and red pepper jelly that they make themselves but regrettably won’t sell by the jar. They carry interesting locally made goods as well.