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 Things to Do in the Area
Georgetown, Bath, and Beyond
State Parks, Beaches, Sanctuaries, and Lighthouses
Reid State Park
Just down the road from Grey Havens, Reid State Park has two long wide sand beaches, picnic areas, charcoal grills, two snack bars, and bathhouses with flush toilets and cold showers
207-371-2303
Popham Beach State Park
Popham Beach State Park is located one peninsula away in Phippsburg with broad sand beaches and great scenery.
Seguin Island Lighthouse
Ordered by President George Washington and built in 1795, Seguin Island was the second
lighthouse built in Maine. Summer tours.
207-443-4808
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The Josephine Newman Sanctuary
Two and a half miles of blazed trails through a 119 acre protected area. Maintained by the Maine Audubon Society.
207-781-2330
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
KELT has nine properties with nature trails open to the public free of charge from dawn to dusk.
207-442-8400
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Activities
 River Run Tours
Private by appointment River Adventures
207-504-2628
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Bath Municipal Band
Visit their website for the summer schedule - since 1961.
207-841-3002
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Friends of Seguin Island
Preserving Maine's 2nd Oldest Lighthouse. Summer tours.
207-443-4808
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 Great Gadzooks Tidewater Fishing & Tours
The finest bluefishing & touring in midcoast Maine
207-720-0857
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Maine Maritime Museum
Bringing awareness of Maine's unique and beautiful underwater world, including a collection of rare lobsters, sea stars, sharks, rays and more. Daily 10 am - 5 pm, Memorial Day to September 30.
207-443-1316
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Mid Maine Water Taxi
Private custom cruises at Five Islands Wharf. 6 person max.
207-837-2449
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Robinhood Marine Center
Full service yacht yard and marina, new and used yacht sales
207-371-2342
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Charger Sportfishing
Half-day fishing trips and private charters in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
207-380-4556 (days) or 207-882-9309 (evenings)
Balmy Day Cruises
Harbor tours, private charters, mackerel fishing, and Monhegan Island Day Trips in Boothbay Harbor.
800-298-2284 (toll free) or 207-633-2284
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Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch Cruises
Whale Watch and scenic nature cruises from Pier One in Boothbay Harbor.
800-636-3244 or 207-633-3244
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Winters Gone Alpaca Farm
Learn about Alpacas and enjoy fiber arts exhibits, nature trails, and picnic areas in Wiscasset, ME
207-882-9191 or (toll free) 800-645-0188
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Boothbay Railway Village
Ride a narrow gauge steam train through our village to an antique auto display in Boothbay, ME
207-633-4727
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Maine Island Touring
Bird and Ecology-focused Boat Charters
207-449-9592
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Sagadahoc Preservation Architectural Tours
Self-guided Walking and Driving Tours of the City of Bath
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Shopping
April 56
Wonderful gifts and home accessories in downtown Bath
207-442-6650
Arrowsic Island Pottery
Fine handcrafted pottery and ceramic gift items
207-443-5858
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Bath Book Shop
Wonderful books, local topics.
207-443-9338
 Bath Sweet Shop
Nostalgic candy shop, offering Maine sweets, fudge & gifts
207-443-4221
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Paintings by Katherine Gray
A beautiful 4-minute walk from the Five Islands Wharf, by appointment only.
207-371-2207
Tiffany Dumas Photography
Preserving timeless moments, weddings, events, family, and pet portraits.
207-371-2409
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Sarah Greenier Gallery
Quintessential Maine coast oil paintings and prints
207-443-3936
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Dining
 Five Island Lobster Co.
Located on Five Islands Road in Georgetown featuring fresh lobster, corn on the cob, potatoes - nothing frozen or prepackaged!
207-371-2990
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Admiral Steak House
"Rare but well done" - one of Bath's newest restaurants, serving Prime Rib
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Byrnes' Irish Pub
Bath's place for good food, good drink, and always a good time!
207-443-6776
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The Cabin Restaurant
The best pizza, pasta, subs and salads in a family atmosphere
207-443-6224
Café Cremé
Local flavor from downtown Bath's favorite coffee/espresso stop. Free wifi.
207-443-6454
The Osprey Restaurant
Serving fresh seafood entrees and pub fare, overlooking Robinhood cove
207-371-2530
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The Tavern at Riggs Cove
For lighter fare and cocktails. Open May - October.
207-371-2530
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Solo Bistro Bistro
"Bath's top gourmet restaurant is Solo Bistro, with spare Scandinavian decor and a wine bar" - Boston Globe
207-443-3373
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Reid State Park
Located in Georgetown, Maine, 13 miles from Route 1 in Woowich and just down the road from Grey Havens Inn, Reid State Park is one of the most popular beach
areas in the state. On its 766 acres, the park features sand beaches and rock ledges, extensive woodlands and salt marshes, a tidal estuary and lagoon, and diverse plant and animal life. With these
natural features and modern visitor facilities, Reid State Park is a fun and relaxing destination for visitors of all ages.
Although Reid State Park is very popular, with one-and-a-half miles of sandy shoreline, the wide beaches are rarely crowded, making it a haven for swimmers,
beach strollers, sunbathers, and fishing and watersports enthusiasts.
Opened in 1946, prosperous businessman and Georgetown resident Walter E. Reid donated land to the State of Maine to be preserved forever, and a few years later
Reid State Park became a reality. The foresight of this philanthropist saved a valued public resource from the type of development that was occurring
at an alarming rate all along Maine's coast. Establishment of the park has ensured year-round public access to the beaches for recreation, while protecting
a special environment with habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
Source:
Reid State Park, Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands,
Augusta, ME
Seguin Island
Located at the mouth of the Kennebec River and visible from Grey Havens, Seguin Island was the second lighthouse built in Maine (it was the first island light). It was a 32-foot-tall tower on a stone foundation
ordered by President George Washington and built in 1795. The tower was toppled by a storm in 1819 and rebuilt the following year of granite stone. The tower
was rebuilt again to its present 53-foot height to permit the installation of a Fresnel lens in 1857.
The classical optic is still in the lantern and protected by bullet-proof storm panes. Because of its elevated site, the light is 180 feet above the water and has a range of 18 nautical miles. The original fog bell has been replaced by a powerful electric
horn, whose blasts can be heard far out to sea through the island's frequent fog-shrowded mists. The island structures, including a small museum, are view by
many summer visitors.
Source:
Maine Lighthouses
Pocket Guide
Distributed by:
Coastal Coulour Products
PO Box 155
Scarborough, Maine 09070
email: ccp@maine.rr.com
The Josephine Newman Sanctuary
Josephine Newman was born in 1878, the daugther of a Georgetown native. She was an avid naturalist who became recognized for her expertise on the classificaton of mosses, lichens, and liverworts. Through her meticulous work she added at least one new species
to the list of mosses in Maine.
In 1968 Josephine Newman willed 119 acres to the Maine Audubon Society to ensure that the land she loved would be permanently protected. The Sanctuary is filled with contrasts: a coastline on Robinhood Cove, a
spruce-fir forest, pine and oak, a wildflower meadow, and a marsh. Birding is excellent here.
There are more than two and one-half miles of blazed trails throughout the Sanctuary. To get to the Josephine Newman Sanctuary, take Route 127 South through Georgetown Center and cross a short bridge. Turn right at the Sanctuary sign; drive up the dirt road to a small parking area at the end.
To obtain a complete
Guide to the Natural Communities of Josephine Newman Sanctuary, contact: The Maine Audubon Society, 207-781-2330.
Higgins Mountain Preserve
Higgins Mountain, with an elevation of 259 feet above sea level, is one of the highest points on Georgetown Island. It offers views from the summit east and south to Monhegan Island, Seguin Island, and the
Gulf of Maine. Deer, fox, and raccoon forage on the land. Red oak, maple, and birch dominate the lower slopes of the mountain and create a habitat favored by warblers, woodpeckers, and owls. Pitch pine and blueberry grow on the upper slopes. One of the regions finest displays of
rare broom crowberry (Corema conradii) is found on the summit.
The Preserve is open free of charge from dawn to dusk for foot traffic only. A nature trail winds through the preserve. Please respect boundary signs and enjoy your visit.
Source: Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, 207-442-8400, www.kennebecestuary.org
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