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Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, RV & Cottages
Boothbay Craft Brewery & Tap house is one of the most unique craft beer destinations, offering a complete stay, drink, dine & play experience in one relaxing and entertaining location. We highly recommend this local find, worth the 8 minute drive.
301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA | 207-633-3411
Boothbay Farmers Market
Every Thursday morning from 9:00Am to noon, from Memorial day until early October on the Boothbay Town Center (next to the rotary). Wonderful produce, breads, artisan cheeses, jams, honey, maple syrup, charcuterie meats, crafts and so much more. Not to be missed. Bring your shopping bag and your appetite. Plenty of parking.
Boothbay Railway Village
All aboard a working narrow gauge railway, and enjoy a large collection of antique vehicles. The Railway Village also boasts a model train room with a large diorama featuring Maine scenery and several working model trains.
586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA | 207-633-4727
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Boothbay, Maine. Opened in 2007, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens invites visitors of all ages and abilities to create and to explore meaningful connections to plants and nature at their own pace. The Gardens has been named one of Maine’s top attractions. This experience is truly exceptional and should not be missed.
105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA | 207-633-8000
Footbridge Brewery
Small batch brewery for those who love beer. Their goal is to produce beer from as many Maine sourced ingredients as possible. “Sometimes it is just about ME.” Opening a new beer garden by our historic footbridge.
25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | 207-352-3007
Maine Maritime Museum
The Maine Maritime Museum, formerly the Bath Marine Museum, offers exhibits about Maine’s maritime heritage, culture and the role Maine has played in regional and global maritime activities.
243 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530, USA | +1 207-443-1316
Maine State Aquarium
This aquarium is open seasonally & features a lobster display, touch tank & various sport fish.
McKown Point Rd, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575, USA | +1 207-633-9559
Restaurants
Blue Moon Café
54 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-2220
Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant
A diverse menu with many seafood, meat, vegetarian and gluten-free options. A three-level restaurant; we recommend the casual bar area on the second floor or the third floor roof deck. Open lunch and dinner.
Reservations for eight or more
12 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-0400
Boothbay Craft Brewery, Taphouse & RV
Great beer and food – fun and interesting atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating in the beer garden. Check out their website for hours and events, these people know how to show their guests a good time.
301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA | +1 207-633-3411
Boothbay Lobster Wharf
Authentic Lobster Wharf with all of the traditional local fare. Watch the lobstermen unload their catch. Live lobsters available for purchase.
97 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-4900
Brady’s
Casual setting with traditional comfort food, located on the water at the head of the harbor. Recently voted one of the best new restaurants in Maine by Downeast magazine readers.
25 Union St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-315-6555
HarborSide 1901 Bar and Grill
One of our go-to restaurants in town. Local fare with a Mediterranean influence and excellent sushi. Don’t let the casual setting fool you. The owners are very good friends so please feel free to say you are guests of Mark & Buzz when making a reservation.
12 Bridge St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-315-6043
Kaler’s Restaurant
Family restaurant with a long history in Boothbay Harbor. Traditional Maine fare. Small bar where you are sure to find a few locals bellying up for a beer.
48 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-5839
King Eider’s Pub
Located on the Main Street in Damariscotta, Has authentic margaritas – small but potent.
2 Elm St, Damariscotta, ME 04543, USA | +1 207-563-6008
Mine Oyster
Restaurant and music venue with a selection of local oysters and very good sushi. Larger restaurant with different dining areas (some are a little odd) with some outdoor seating on the harbor. Open for lunch and dinner. Live music many Wednesdays and Thursdays, and fun bands most Friday and Saturday nights during the summer.
16 Wharf St #1, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-6616
Ports of Italy, Boothbay Harbor
I know, Italian in Maine? But you can’t have lobster every day, or can you – they have homemade Lobster ravioli… Located in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor, and very popular with locals and visitors alike. Great homemade pasta and local specials. Serves dinner seven nights a week in the summer. Reservations recommended
47 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-1011
PORTS Pizzeria, Boothbay
28 Union St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-1113
Red Cup Coffeehouse
29 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-350-4228
River House
Small restaurant on Main Street in Damariscotta with excellent food and great intimate atmosphere. Open kitchen, small menu with daily specials. Worth the 20 minute drive. Reservations highly recommended.
27 Main St, Damariscotta, ME 04543, USA | +1 207-563-6156
Robinson’s Wharf
One of our go-to places for authentic lobster wharf dining – dine outside on the dock, or we like the upstairs pub for indoor dining. Located on the left just across the swing bridge to Southport Island.
Southport Island, Southport, ME 04576, USA
Shannon’s Unshelled
Tavern and pub with indoor and outdoor seating. New owners for the 2023 season.
55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-579-6004
Tugboat Restaurant
Great roof deck dining and an easy walk from “Dock View” and the “Boathouse” vacation homes. Amazing view, food and drinks are just okay but the view makes up for it.
80 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-4435
Grocery Shopping
Atlantic Edge Lobster
Best place to buy live lobsters to cook at home.
71 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-2300
Hannaford Supermarket
Local grocery store.
180 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-6465
Walgreens
223 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-7023
Bars & Nightlife
Mine Oyster
Mine Oyster generally features bands on Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional forays into karaoke and day time music. Dave & Chris Gagne are always fun and “Tickle” is a great dance band.
16 Wharf St #1, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-6616
Pier One Pizza
- Serves pizzas & sandwiches, has late night dining
- Full bar service on the pub side, open most nights until 1 pm.
- Touch Tunes Jukebox
- Darts
- Live music occasionally
15 Wharf St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA | +1 207-633-5586