Top Things to do in Mid Coast Maine
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Discover the best top things to do in Mid Coast Maine, United States including Bowdoin College, Skolfield-Whittier House, Burnt Island Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland Breakwater Light, Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, Maine Street, Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge), High Street Historic District.
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1. Bowdoin College
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 123 reviews
This small, elite college is located in Brunswick.
Reviewed By PrentissP - Durham, United States
Stopped by on a Sunday Morning and wandered across the old, Ivy league feeling campus. Almost every student smiled and said hi - so we felt welcomed and at home - even though we don't "go" here. We walked through the Student union which is a converted gymnasium -- now decorated with cool art, comfy sofas and a spiral walk to the third floor where there are many cozy hang out/study spaces. Felt like the Guggenheim museum :) There is also an inviting museum and countless old trees with outstretched arms waiting to greet you too.
2. Skolfield-Whittier House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
THE SKOLFIELD-WHITTIER HOUSE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Three generations lived in this Italianate mansion, now a time capsule full of furniture, decor, and home goods from the Victorian age to modern times. Originally shipbuilders, the family includes groundbreakers in the fields of medicine and forensics. A tentative re-opening date is scheduled for after the July 4th Weekend.
3. Burnt Island Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By JoeInBucks - Feasterville, United States
Burnt Island is a great place for kids and adults. It’s not just the light house, the island is great for hiking can be circumnavigated (almost) there is a beach for wading and searching for sea glass. Two additional light houses can be seen from the island, Ram Island and the Cckholds . Pack a lunch and enjoy the views on the picnic tables. There is a dock for smaller boats and dinghies and three moorings available for visiting private boats or get tickets for an excursion boat ride near the town landing.
4. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 808 reviews
Reviewed By Enb307 - East Middlebury, United States
Nice relaxing day with a picnic, sitting by the ocean, visiting the museum and art gallery and of course climbing up into the lighthouse. Well worth the three dollar admission
5. Farnsworth Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
Celebrating Maine's Role in American Art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America's greatest artists. With 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 15,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Farnsworth. The museum has one of the largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. The Farnsworth's library is also housed in its Rockland, ME, campus. Two historic buildings, the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House, and Julia's Gallery for Young Artists complete the museum complex.
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
This museum has a very large collection of three generations of the Wyeth family and should be a got to for anyone visiting or staying in Rockland. There are other artists represented from the 1800's on and it is a good place to learn a bit about the history of the area. Tickets prices are $15, with a discount to $13 for seniors. Well worth it. It is open usually from 10 t0 5.
6. Rockland Breakwater Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Visitors can explore the beach area surrounding the lighthouse that was built at the beginning of the 20th century.
Reviewed By cardou27 - Greenwich, United States
While you should watch your step, this is a wonderful 4300 foot walk along a historic breakwater built at the end of the 19th century. A great way to get some fresh air and see Rockland.
7. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum will re-open for private, guided tours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on July 7. Please visit our website, pejepscothistorical.org, for more information. Visit the home of Maine's most celebrated Civil War hero, who also served four terms as Governor, and was a professor and president of Bowdoin College. The Museum is owned and operated by Pejepscot Historical Society.
Reviewed By 718amandad
We were able to arrange a private tour of the home. Roxann was our guide and she was extraordinary. She was informative and made it interesting for me and my son. We are both history nerds and we were appreciative of her knowledge. I learned so much more about Joshua Chamberlain than I ever could have imagined. The gift shop was well stocked with books, postcards and various tidbits. I'm thankful that we could go. If you are a Civil War nerd, this is a must do.
8. Maine Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
This downtown main street has restaurants, cafes, boutiques and galleries.
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
We have been going to Maine for over 35 years as a couple and as children before that and we have never gotten off of Route 1 and gone into Brunswick. We were traveling with another couple and used Brunswick as our hub for three days. This allowed us to make several trips into town and we were able to explore the shops, restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops along with attractions like Bowdoin College, museums and historic homes and neighborhoods. Brunswick is rich in all of these and Maine Street is the main street where many can be found. I will review each attraction we visited separately, but needless to say, it is a charming town with much to offer and therefore a wonderful destination. We cannot believe we had not explore Brunswick before this. We are looking forward to returning.
9. Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Bridge connecting Bailey and Orrs islands.
Reviewed By Thekansaspyet - Middletown, United States
It is fun driving over it, as it has a twist to it. Very unusual and looks to be very solidly build. There are beautiful water views on both sides of it.
10. High Street Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1989, Camden's official historic district comprises fifty-eight buildings on High Street between Main Street and Sherman Point Road.
Reviewed By kenj531 - Manalapan, United States
Camden is worth taking a day to check out. The harbor is pretty and the tourist shops are great for us tourists.
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