Top Things to do in Boothbay Harbor
5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Boothbay Harbor That You Shouldn't Miss
Calling themselves "the soul of the coast," the residents of Boothbay Harbor are proud of their seaside town, with its bright summer colors and beautiful snowy winters. A popular sailing and kayaking destination, Boothbay offers more than just boats. There's delicious seafood, seasonal festivals, and plenty of nature trails to explore. Kids will love visiting Fritz, the 23 pound lobster at the Maine State Aquarium, while adults enjoy jazz concerts or comedy shows at the historic Opera House.
Restaurants in Boothbay Harbor
1. 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.
2. Cabbage Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By TigerGirl0
Traveling in the time of covid means staying flexible, lowering the bar a bit, and remembering that everyone (with a few exceptions) are trying their best to keep things afloat. This Clambake is a long-standing summer tradition for my family, and when I found out we'd be able to still ship out on the Bennie Alice this summer even though the pandemic is on, I was purely thrilled. Wondering what to expect, given how much trouble places are having with the staffing, but figuring that several hours on Cabbage Island would be great no matter how the Clambake went. Happy to say that if it hadn't been for everyone wearing masks on the boat (absolutely required, no arguments) and inside the building, I'd never have known anything at all was amiss. The family was just as friendly - and the matriarch was even there as usual, to greet us all as we came off the boat - as ever. The food was just as great as ever, the island was just as beautiful as ever, the cruise (even with masks) was just as nice as ever. And everyone was taking the infection control seriously and behaving responsibly (without getting nutty and weird), so no worries on that front. This Clambake is always an amazing event, which is why so many people make it an annual tradition, and this year it also gave us the gift of briefly forgetting about all of this crazy stuff, and just being able to relax and not worry about any problems bigger than how to keep stains off our t-shirts. Lovely. Would absolutely recommend!
3. Maine State Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 501 reviews
A quaint aquarium, (open Memorial Weekend - End of September), welcoming you to Maine's coast; specializing in the Gulf of Maine species, and offering two interactive touch tanks.
4. Cabbage Island Clambakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
5. Lobster Boat Tour w/ Captain Clive Farrin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 169 reviews
