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Museums & Galleries

• Boothbay Railway Village
  586 Wiscasset Road • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04537
  8 miles off Route 1, on Route 27
  207-633-4727
  A wonderful place to take a look into the past, this complex features historic trains, buildings and cars. Take a trip back in time with a ride on an antique steam powered train, visit turn-of-the-century buildings and study the classic details of a varied range of antique automobiles on this ten acre link to a nostalgic, yet vibrant and changing time in our history--- the turn of the 20th century. Open May through October each year. more...

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
  Barters Island Road • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04537
  207-633-4333
  "Explore sumptuous ornamental gardens, well-groomed trails along tranquil waterfront and through pristine forest, fine sculpture, and stonework made by man and nature" at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The seasonal Kitchen Garden Café offers a variety of lunch and snack selections, made with the freshest, most-local ingredients possible. more...

• Deptartment of Marine Resources & Aquarium
  194 McKown Point Road • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575
  207-633-9542
  Ride the trolley to the aquarium. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, seasonally. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch CONTACT
  Chimney Pier
  207-633-3244, 800-636-3244
  Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch is a premier choice for experiencing the whales, sea birds and marine wild life that the Boothbay Region has to offer. Their fleet has many other cruises that feature close to shore scenic cruising of the coast of Maine on the most comfortable ships afloat.  more...

• Balmy Days Cruises
  62 Commercial Street • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
  Pier 8
  207-633-2284
  This company provides cruises to Monhegan Island, sailing trips, scenic harbor trips, and two hour fishing excursions. Choose from two boats. more...  map