Location: Brunswick
Top Things to do in Brunswick
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Brunswick is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 20,278 at the 2010 United States Census. Part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area, Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, The Theater Project, and the Maine State Music Theatre. It is also home to Mid Coast Hospital, one of Maine's newest full-service hospitals. It was formerly home to the U.S. Naval Air Station Brunswick, which was permanently closed on May 31, 2011.
Restaurants in Brunswick
1. 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.
2. Thornehead Guide Service Company
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Thornehead Guide Service offers fully guided sea duck hunts off the rugged coast of Maine. We gun birds from our custom duck boat, layout boats, or offshore ledges for some fast paced water-fowling action. Lodge with us at the luxurious Hilton Garden Inn-Freeport and enjoy a drink at the lounge or bask in the indoor hot tub and pool after a long day on the water. Client service is #1 with us!
3. 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.
4. Bowdoin College Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
Bowdoin College's art museum houses some of the oldest works of art in America.
Reviewed By CrossRolf - Lisbon Falls, United States
A cold winter day and what a place to visit to get out of the cold & catch up on History. Spent 2 hours going through both floors. During the year, the museum changes out the exhibits. There's also a little gift shop & a elevator for access the upper floor.
5. Gulf of Maine
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Specialty bookstore offering many books on the environment.
6. Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
7. Slot Car Junction
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By SSSNES - Brunswick, United States
We have been going here for years and it’s great fun for the entire family. We have an 11 year old and she has a great time! The race track is large and cars are available to rent. Perfect for a cold or rainy day.
8. Maine State Music Theatre
9. Cabot Mill Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
This place is a must for any antique enthusiast and well worth the trip into Brunswick! It’s massive!! Tons of stalls to explore, all with a plethora of interesting pieces - and not just full of flotsam and jetsam either! Entering the parking lot is a little weird if you’re unfamiliar with the area...I ended up circling around a couple of times - be sure to take the turn into the lot BEFORE you get to the traffic light - bc there’s no entrance after you get to the light and turn - it sneaks up fast and isn’t well marked or anything! The building itself was a marvel - a massive old Victorian looking factory or (mill I’m guessing lol)! And so many stalls! I wasn’t gonna buy anything but of course I found an old, quaint French mustard jar I just had to have lol! They do well with the Covid precautions. There are bathrooms available through the back of the store in a giant empty warehouse space also.
10. Flight Deck Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Flight Deck Brewing opened to the public in early 2017, with the drive to provide greater-Brunswick with a destination brewery, casual social gathering space, and family-friendly venue for building our community. Located in the former Small Arms Range of the Brunswick Naval Air Station (now Brunswick Landing), our Tasting Room was named "Best in Maine" by Down East Magazine. With a constantly evolving tap list, food trucks, regular live music, and plenty of space to hang out with your dog (and/or human kids, too), we hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By C_and_B_Dayton - Beavercreek, United States
Stopped by Flight Deck Brewing on a Monday afternoon. We really liked the brewery. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The beer was excellent and the food truck was outstanding as well. The décor and memorabilia are an added bonus. Definitely give it a try, we think you'll like it.
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