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The Ocean Gate Resort is the perfect spot to use as "home
base" for your Maine Coast excursions. Below are just a
few of the multitude of things to do that could keep you busy
all season long (let alone a week)...
Venture out for the day, and then return to the peaceful serenity
of your "home base" resort. We will be happy to help
you plan your day trips. Start out with a copy of www.exploreboothbayharbor.com.
Visit the Farnsworth
Museum with its outstanding collection of New England Art
including Wyeth originals. Take a boat to
Monhegan Island and capture the experience of a working fishing
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Hiking, touring, exploring the trails of numerous area land preserves
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Barrett Park - On Linekin Bay, swimming, playground, picnic tables,
fun for the whole family. Lobster Cove Road, Boothbay Harbor,
Maine
Coastal Maine Botanical
Gardens -  Experience the natural beauty and wonder of this 128 acre preserve
situated on 3600' of shore frontage. Gardens and trails continuously being
developed. The gardens are a living museum comprised of collections of plants
managed for conservation, research and education. Trail maps on the premises
on Barter's Island Road in Boothbay. Contact number: 633-4333.
Damariscove Island - Site of one of the earliest American colonies
(1605). Open to the public for hiking and bird watching (particularly
nesting gulls and eider ducks). Over 200 rolling, treeless acres
with a long gravel beach and narrow deep harbor. Now owned by
Nature Conservancy. Call Chamber for info. on transportation.
207-633-2353
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Dodge Point Preserve - On the Damariscotta River. 500 acres of
forest, deep-water access, three beaches, hiking trails. Located
on River Road, Newcastle.
Fisherman's Memorial Park - Dory monument erected overlooking
the harbor as a tribute to all the local fisherman lost at sea.
Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor (across from Catholic Church).
Grimes Cove Beach - Local swimming area, located at Ocean Point
overlooking off-shore islands. Watch the boats passing. Ocean
Point Road (Route 96), East Boothbay |
Harold B. Clifford Community Playground - Modern and fun for
all ages. Picnic tables and ball fields also available. Back
River Road, Boothbay.
Kitzi Colby Wildlife Preserve - A 12 acre parcel on Salt Marsh
Cove on the Damariscotta River. River Road, East Edgecomb.
Knickercane Island Park - Boat ramp, picnic area and swimming.
Barter's Island Road, Boothbay.
Linekin Preserve - 94.6 acre parcel stretching from Route 96
to the Damariscotta River. 651 feet of river frontage and miles
of hiking trails. Route 96, East Boothbay
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Marshall E. Saunders Memorial Park - 22.5 acres on the Damariscotta
River.
Ovens Mouth Preserve - 146 acre parcel of scenic shoreline.
Porter Preserve - 19 acre wooded shore property, bordered by
tidal water, quiet coves and salt marshes.
Singing Meadows - A 16 acre hardwood rimmed field, once part
of an old salt water farm. Cross Point Road, Edgecomb |
Below are some activities you may also want to check out:
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Boating Tours and Cruises
Balmy Days Cruises
42 Commercial St.
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-2284
Black Jack Sport Fishing & Charters
14 Williams St.
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-6445 cell: 207-380-5445
Boothbay Whale Watch
Pier 6 - Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-3500, 888-942-5363
Boothbay Country Club the perfect Maine golf course, featuring breathtaking vistas, challenging holes and a sea breeze blowing off the ocean. (207) 633-6366
Cabbage Island
Clambakes
Pier 6 - East Boothbay, ME 04544
207-633-7200
Cap 'n Fish's Scenic
Boat Trips / R.N. Fish & Son
Pier 1 - Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-3244, 207-633-2626, 800-636-3244
Charger
Charters
At Tugboat Inn - Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-882-9309, Cell: 207-380-4556
Hardy Boat Cruises
- Puffin Cruises, Lighthouse Cruises, Seal Watches, Harbor Tours
Shaw's Wharf
New Harbor, ME 04554
207-677-2026, 800-278-3346
Points East Sailing
Bareboat Charter
Barter's Island
Trevett, ME 04571
207-633-4436
Schooner Lazy
Jack Cruises
Pier 1 - Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-3444, 207-236-9761
Sweet Action
Charter Fishing
At Kaler's Crab & Lobster
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Cell: 207-318-4898
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Kayaking
East Boothbay
Kayak Company
Rte. 96 - East Boothbay, ME 04544
207-633-7411/866-633-7411
Salty Kayaks, Inc.
21 Homestead Rd
Southport, ME 04576
207-633-4612
Tidal Transit Kayak
Company (and bicycle rentals)
18 Granary Way
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-7140
Museums
Boothbay Railway Village
586 Wiscasset Rd. (Rte. 27)
Boothbay, ME 04537
207-633-4727
Burnt
Island Living Lighthouse
Pier 8 - Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-9500
Farnsworth Museum
Rockland, ME
207-596-6457
Maine Maritime
Museum
243 Washington St.
Bath, ME 04530
207-443-1316
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington
Railway Museum
97 Cross Rd. Alna, ME 04535
207-882-4193
Arts and Entertainment
Boothbay Playhouse
207-633-3379
The Opera House
at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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