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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. Here are a few ideas.
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
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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