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While exploring the maginificent coastline of the Mid Coast region, make sure you plan to visit the numerous attractions highlighted here. From maritime museums dedicated to this regions long history of ship building to historic forts, the Mid Coast region offers a full bag of fun day activities for you and your family.

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> Brunswick:


Joshua Chamerlain House:
Displays Civil War memorabilia in the renowned generals' former home.

Pejepscot Museum:
Located in the Skolfield-Whittier House, this museum revives the nineteenth century Brunswick flavor.

Farmer's Market:
The town green surrounds a skating rink in the winter. In the summer, an extensive farmer's market offers the best of local produce from May through November.

Harriet Beecher Stowe House:
Home of the famed author and location where she wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin.

> Bath:

Maine Maritime Museum:
Founded in 1962, Maine Maritime Museum collects, preserves and interprets materials relating to the maritime history of Maine. Located on the banks of the Kennebec River in Bath, the Museum is a major regional cultural resource and a highly popular visitor destination.

> Thomaston:

Maine Watercraft Museum:
The Maine Watercraft Museum, located at 4 Knox Street Landing in Thomaston, is an in-the-water hands-on eclectic display of antique and classic smallcraft of unique design and construction and wide array of associated memorabilia.

> Searsport:

Penobscot Marine Museum:
You and your family will find the 19th-century world of seagoing families from coastal Maine and especially Penobscot Bay! The museum complex is part of the original "townscape," and is designed to entertain and educate all ages to the tastes, talents and challenges of maritime life. Inside each building is a different presentation that highlights life at the water's edge or on the briny deep.

> Rockland:

Shore Village Museum:
The Shore Village Museum has one of the largest collections of lighthouse material in America, including working foghorns, flashing lights, search and rescue gear, Coast Guard buoys, bells and boats.

> Damariscotta

St. Patrick's Church:
The oldest surviving Catholic church in New England. Professional restored, with a Paul Revere bell and adjacent old cemetery.
Academy Hill Road, Damariscotta Mills.

Maine Coast Railroad:
Travel from historic Wiscasset Village on the banks of the Sheepscot River through marsh and tidal preserves. These narrated trips take place aboard restored rail coaches and offer beverage service and light lunch. Special packages are available.
Write: Maine Coast Railroad, PO Box 614, Wiscasset, Maine 04578

Chapman Hall House:
There is a museum in this early cape. Open daily in July and August.
Main Street, Damariscotta

National Audubon Society Nature Camp:
Take the mainland self-guided nature hike or join one of the programs at the camp proper on nearby Hog Island. Adult and youth camps focus on a variety of topics including ecology and nature photography.
Located off Rt. 32, Bremen.

Darling Marine Research Center:
On-going research in the Gulf of Maine and local waters. Tours and seminars available.
Call: 207-563-3146

Dodge Point:
Located just 3 miles from the town of Damariscotta, this 300 acre public preserve on the Damariscotta River is great for hiking. Pebble and sand beaches, beaver dams, interior and shore trails are available.
River Road, Newcastle.

Fort William Henry & Colonial Pemaquit Restoration and Museum:
The museum displays artifacts from the early 17th centtury settlement at Pemaquid.
Take Rt. 130 and follow the signs from New Harbor.

> Bristol:

Pemaquid Point Light:
Built in 1827 and located on Muscongus Bay, this lighthouse and adjacent Fishermens Museum (formerly the lighthouse keeper's cottage), offers some of the best views of the pounding surf.

For William Henry & Pemaquid Restoration and Museum:
Features artifacts from the 17th-century settlement.

> Owls Head:

Owls Head Transportation Museum:
Open year round, this museum showcases a landmark collection of pioneer aircraft, ground vehicles, and engines. Many of the vehicles are maintained in working condition and are demonstrated during weekend educational events and programs.

> Rockland:

Farnsworth Library and Art Museum:
Features 18th, 19th, and 20th century American canvases, including a substantial collection of Andrew Wyeth's work.

Shore Village Museum:
Maine's lighthouse museum, which features the largest collection of lighthouse and Coast Guard artifacts on display in the U.S.

> Stockton Springs:

Fort Point Lighthouse:
Overlooks Penobscot bay.

> Prospect:

Fort Knox:
Standing watch of the Penobscot River and built of granite from Mt. Waldo in Frankfort, Fort Knox is a popular destination for those interested in explore the many tunnels and underground passageways. Bring a flashlight!

> Isleboro Island:

Sailors' Memorial Museum and Grindle Point Lighthouse (1850):
Located adjacent to the ferry terminal on the island (accessible from the state ferry terminal in Lincolnville Beach), the museum displays local maritime and coastal artifacts and exhibits.

 

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