Location: Waterville
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Waterville is a city in Kennebec County of the U.S. state of Maine, United States, on the west bank of the Kennebec River. Home to Colby College and Thomas College, the population was 16,406 at the 2016 census. Waterville is also the latter of the cities which make up the Augusta-Waterville, ME Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Colby College Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By NieSam - Maine, United States
This museum is amazing and has an incredible array of artists' works. I was expecting a much smaller museum with a minimal collection. I was blown away! First, the admission is free. Second, the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Third, the printed guide/map is useful and informative. Fourth, the exhibits were fascinating. Last, there is an entire section devoted to Alex Katz who has gifted 600 of his works to Colby. The Katz section is beyond a display room that looks to be the end of the Museum. We checked with the information desk so we could be sure to see it. Some of his paintings on display are enormous. One of the rooms dedicated to his work was closed off for a coming private event. The guard saw us peering around a partition and headed our way. I expected to be chastised but was pleasantly surprised when he asked if we’d like to see the art work in the room. He moved the barrier and was really helpful. There was an entire section about the Passamaquoddy and their creations. There were works by Louise Nevelson, Georgia O'Keefe, Rockwell Kent, James McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent and many more. I’d just toured the Farnsworth and I found many of the same artists' works displayed here. A special exhibit had some interest pieces. My favorite was a piece titled Pin River - Kissimmee 2008. It was made completely of straight (sewing) pins. The artist was Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam War Memorial in DC. Her portrayal of a topographical map of the challenged Kissimmee River as an environmental statement is genius. I'm eager to visit again.
2. Common Street Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Common Street Arts provides robust opportunities for professional and emerging artists who find the gallery a perfect space in which to exhibit their work. In the studio, students of all ages and experience levels are learning new skills, expressing their creativity, and perfecting their talents. We are proud of our signature community events, Youth Art Month and the Holiday Bazaar, each providing a showcase for local and regional artists and artisans while attracting new visitors to vibrant Common Street. With the establishment of the new arts collaborative Waterville Creates!, we are confident that Common Street Arts will be a central component of the shared vision as Waterville emerges as a primary destination for art and culture in Maine. Common Street Arts is located at the Hathaway Creative Center at 10 Water Street in Waterville, Maine.
3. Enchanted Herbs & Teas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enchanted Herbs & Teas is an Herbal Apothecary, Tea Emporium and Healing Arts Center offering Hypnotherapy and Reiki as well as classes and workshops. In addition to raw herbs, herbal teas, natural and herbal bath & body products and books, Enchanted Herbs & Botanicals carries a variety of New Age and Metaphysical products.
4. Enchanted Herbs & Botanicals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enchanted Herbs & Botanicals, located at 156 Main St., Farmington, ME (in the former Mooseville location), is an Herbal Apothecary (specializing in Tradition Chinese Herbal Medicine and Western Herbalism) and Healing Arts Center offering Acupuncture, Massage and Reiki, herbal consultations as well as classes and workshops (including Yoga and Qigong). In addition to raw herbs, herbal teas and books, Enchanted Herbs & Botanicals carries a variety of New Age and Metaphysical products. Whether you are looking for herbs or botanical products, to relax and unwind with Yoga or Qigong or simply come in to visit, Enchanted Herbs & Botanicals is the place for you. Our philosophy is simple: We want to help build a healthier and happier community. We have one rule here at Enchanted, "When you open our door, please open your mind".
5. Waterville Opera House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Waterville Opera House has been Central Maine’s cultural center since 1902, treating audiences of all ages to the magic of the performing arts. Our 810-seat venue has been host to theatrical productions, ballet performances, concerts, vaudeville and comedy acts, touring shows, as well as a variety of community celebrations and special events.
6. Incense & Peppermints
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Vintage candy shop offering your old-time candy favorites (such as "penny candy") as well as today's candy cravings (such as the Harry Potter candy line)
7. Quarry Road Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By jimtoko
Definitely worth visiting these great trails for xc skiing and snowshoeing. Beautifully designed, with great volunteers and snowmaking to ensure reliable skiing all winter. A nice mix of gentle and challenging terrain, and close to both downtown Waterville, Maine and I-95.
8. Two Cent Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By AlexB10499 - Providence, United States
This bridge begins at a high-quality park that opened in October 2018. I think I’ll echo what some past commenters have said: the bridge may not be worth a trip on its own, but the park is a good place for walking around if you’re already downtown and feel like taking a break from shopping or want a little fresh air and an after-dinner stroll. Be sure to check out the various observation points along the RiverWalk, but the best views of the Kennebec River definitely are found from the historic Two Cent Bridge. Joggers like to cross this bridge and people out for strolls will cross it too; now with the interpretive signage installed in the new Head of Falls Park, you can learn a little more about the history of the bridge before you make the trip that thousands of mill workers made before you.
9. EntrapMe
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
EntrapMe Escape Rooms LLC is a live action Escape Room game where you and your team will be put to the test to try and escape within sixty minutes. Our room needs you not only to escape the room but also to retrieve certain items as well or else fail the game. And if you fail then we'll keep you in the room forever. We'll probably do that if you succeed as well. We're good people like that.
10. Paragon Shop
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