Guidebook for Damariscotta
Food Scene
Schooner Landing
47 Main StGreat Local Live Music and Free Oyster Fridays
Try the Thai Stew and/or Roasted Duck with Risotto.
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Damariscotta River Grill
155 Main StTry the Thai Stew and/or Roasted Duck with Risotto.
Everything is so good here. Great breakfast and pastries.
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Best Thai Restaurant
88 Main StEverything is so good here. Great breakfast and pastries.
Larson's Lunch Box
430 Main StGreat lobster and crab rolls
$5 lobsters, fantastic lobster and crab rolls and daily specials.
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The Lobster Haul
115 Elm St$5 lobsters, fantastic lobster and crab rolls and daily specials.
Shuck Station Raw Bar
68 Main StOysters!
Sightseeing
Make sure you go there during low tide to catch the amazing rock formations as well.
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol RdMake sure you go there during low tide to catch the amazing rock formations as well.
The best way to see seals, ospreys, bald eagles and 9 oyster farms. There is a full bar and the freshest oysters in town onboard!
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Damariscotta Pumpkinfest
Main StreetThe best way to see seals, ospreys, bald eagles and 9 oyster farms. There is a full bar and the freshest oysters in town onboard!
A circumnavigation of Rutherford Island and wonderful way to see the coastline of Christmas Cove. You will travel through The Gut and under one of the very few remaining manually operated swing bridge
Christmas Cove
A circumnavigation of Rutherford Island and wonderful way to see the coastline of Christmas Cove. You will travel through The Gut and under one of the very few remaining manually operated swing bridge
A quarter of a mile of fine, white sand left over from the last glacier and clear, pure water. Pemaquid Beach also offers large changing rooms, hot showers, a snack bar and rental shop.
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Pemaquid Beach Park
Pemaquid Beach ParkA quarter of a mile of fine, white sand left over from the last glacier and clear, pure water. Pemaquid Beach also offers large changing rooms, hot showers, a snack bar and rental shop.
The historic Damariscotta Mills is home of Maine’s oldest fish ladder and most productive alewife fishery
Damariscotta mills
The historic Damariscotta Mills is home of Maine’s oldest fish ladder and most productive alewife fishery
Head Tide Historic District
the farthest innland point that the tide brings salt water
Known as a summer haven for artists who appreciate its isolation and unhurried pace.
It is accessible only by boat and while you will find no cars or paved roads, you will find miles of hiking trails
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Monhegan Island
Known as a summer haven for artists who appreciate its isolation and unhurried pace.
It is accessible only by boat and while you will find no cars or paved roads, you will find miles of hiking trails
A picturesque town surrounding a natural harbor and surrounded by mountains with wonderful examples of 19th century architecture, quaint shops, restaurants and hiking.
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Camden
A picturesque town surrounding a natural harbor and surrounded by mountains with wonderful examples of 19th century architecture, quaint shops, restaurants and hiking.
Camden Hills State Park signature location is the scenic vista high atop Mt. Battie, with sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay, and surrounding islands.
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Mount Battie
Camden Hills State Park signature location is the scenic vista high atop Mt. Battie, with sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay, and surrounding islands.
One of the most beautiful lighthouses in Maine from land or water, Owl’s Head Light is a must-visit for the lighthouse fans.
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Leuchtturm Owls Head
186 Lighthouse RoadOne of the most beautiful lighthouses in Maine from land or water, Owl’s Head Light is a must-visit for the lighthouse fans.
This is a truly unique store operated by the Maine Department of Corrections, which sells high quality handcrafted goods made by the prisoners at the Maine State Prison
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Maine State Prison Store
358 Main StThis is a truly unique store operated by the Maine Department of Corrections, which sells high quality handcrafted goods made by the prisoners at the Maine State Prison
A picturesque Harbor on our neighboring peninsula with a plethora of cruises on offer including whale, puffin and seal watching
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Boothbay Harbor
A picturesque Harbor on our neighboring peninsula with a plethora of cruises on offer including whale, puffin and seal watching
A 250 acre wonder showcasing the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Ever changing and always spectacular.
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Botanische Gärten der Küste von Maine
105 Botanical Gardens DrA 250 acre wonder showcasing the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Ever changing and always spectacular.
Dramatically sited on a hill overlooking the Sheepscot River, Castle Tucker tells the story of a prominent shipping family’s life on the coast of Maine over a period of one hundred and fifty years.
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Historic New England Castle Tucker
2 Lee StDramatically sited on a hill overlooking the Sheepscot River, Castle Tucker tells the story of a prominent shipping family’s life on the coast of Maine over a period of one hundred and fifty years.
Long known as the “City of Ship,” Bath, Maine finds its soul and identity in shipbuilding.
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Bath
Long known as the “City of Ship,” Bath, Maine finds its soul and identity in shipbuilding.
Dodge Point consists of over 500 acres with more than 8,000 feet of frontage along the Damariscotta River.
Go there at low tide to enjoy the coast and bring your swim suits.
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Dodge Point Preserve
Dodge Point consists of over 500 acres with more than 8,000 feet of frontage along the Damariscotta River.
Go there at low tide to enjoy the coast and bring your swim suits.
Shopping
S. Fernald's Country Store
50 Main StGreat breakfast and the store itself is a sight.
& Cafe
158 Main StBookstore, plus fantastic pastry and coffee
very good cheese and spinach croissant and other delicacies
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Weatherbird - Specialty Food & Kitchenware
72 Courtyard Stvery good cheese and spinach croissant and other delicacies
Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop
17 Backstreet LandingWe never left without a book
Home to the world-famous L. L. Bean, Freeport is a beautiful coastal village with over 200 Upscale Outlets, designer shops, eclectic boutiques, restaurants and casual cafes.
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Freeport
Home to the world-famous L. L. Bean, Freeport is a beautiful coastal village with over 200 Upscale Outlets, designer shops, eclectic boutiques, restaurants and casual cafes.
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust - Round Top Farm
3 Round Top Laneabout 50 kinds of ice cream
Fantastic collection of gifts, wine, cheese and local oysters. Warren and Debbie are very helpful to answer all your questions
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The Walpole Barn
135 ME-129Fantastic collection of gifts, wine, cheese and local oysters. Warren and Debbie are very helpful to answer all your questions
Drinks & Nightlife
Oxbow Brewing Company
274 Jones Woods RdWe like the farmhouse ale
Odd Alewives Farm Brewery
99 Old Rte OneGreat people and beer on a farm.
Split Rock Distilling
16 Osprey Point RdThe tasting room is like a space ship.
Schooner Landing
47 Main StCheck their live music scene.
Newcastle Publick House
52 Main StGood beer selection and live music.
Arts & Culture
The museum has one of the nation’s largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson and features works of Andrew, N. C. and Jamie Wyeth.
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Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StThe museum has one of the nation’s largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson and features works of Andrew, N. C. and Jamie Wyeth.
The Owl’s Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of pioneer era aircrafts and automobiles in the world.
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Owls Head Transportation Museum
117 Museum StThe Owl’s Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of pioneer era aircrafts and automobiles in the world.
Tours of Bath Iron Works provide the only public behind-the-schenes view of naval shipbuilding in the U.S., and the Grand Banks fishing schooner Sherman Zwicker is open to visitors.
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Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington StTours of Bath Iron Works provide the only public behind-the-schenes view of naval shipbuilding in the U.S., and the Grand Banks fishing schooner Sherman Zwicker is open to visitors.
The best way to see the world famous oyster Farms, try oysters from the Bar as you sail by the farms. Ospreys, seals and bald eagles. We give you discounted tickets!
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Damariscotta Pumpkinfest
Main StreetThe best way to see the world famous oyster Farms, try oysters from the Bar as you sail by the farms. Ospreys, seals and bald eagles. We give you discounted tickets!
Essentials
Rising Tide Co-Op
323 Main Storganic produce
Hannaford Supermarket
469 Main StThe Big Supermarket in town
Maritime Farms
74 Main Stgas station and quick run for beer etc
The old-style mini super market across from the organic food store, Rising Tides.
Coastal Marketplace
4 Coastal Market DriveThe old-style mini super market across from the organic food store, Rising Tides.