Top Things to do in Mid Coast Maine
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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Mid Coast Maine, Mid Coast Maine
Discover the best top things to do in Mid Coast Maine, United States including Popham Beach State Park, Damariscove Island, Mount Battie, Eagle Island State Park, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Cabbage Island, Boothbay Region Land Trust, La Verna Preserve, Birch Point Beach State Park, Camden Hills State Park.
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1. Popham Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 394 reviews
State park and beach area that is located on a peninsula near Bath, Maine.
Reviewed By BeachSeekers123 - Louisville, United States
We spent three days at Popham Beach and loved it. The views are spectacular, you can walk to historic forts and at low tide walk out to a rocky island. It was a little chilly here in early October, but this is definitely a place I would recommend and hope we are able to return to in warmer weather good place to watch a sunset!
2. Damariscove Island
3. Mount Battie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,704 reviews
A one-hour-up/one-hour-back hiking trip is the best way to see this mountain.
Reviewed By amasland - Topsham, United States
Although it was a bit gray, foggy, and wanting to rain, it was well worth the short drive to the top of Mount Mattie. What a great view of the exquisite coast of Maine.
4. Eagle Island State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
This state park is the former home of Arctic explorer Robert Peary.
5. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,805 reviews
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a natural wonder on nearly 300 acres of shorefront in mid-coast Maine. Strolling through spectacular ornamental gardens and traversing miles of waterfront and woodland trails, visitors are delighted by the beautiful plantings, impressive stonework, waterfalls and fountains, and scenic views. It's no wonder the Gardens have been hailed as one of Maine's top three attractions. The Gardens are open 9-5 April 15 - October 12. There is a cafe and gift shop on site. A visit at any time is a memorable experience.
Reviewed By P9259SDjulieg - Lewiston, United States
Great way to start the Christmas season. Wear warm clothes and gloves. You need comfortable warm, walking shoes or boots. There are lots of paths to walk with wonderful Christmas lights, Fairies Houses, displays and make sure you buy the s'more kit in the snack shop and roast s'mores on a fire. They have helpers to get the job done. THERE is kettle corn, s'mores, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee, Best Buy. Popcorn is crazy. It is great kind of corny but I think bad was $9
6. 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!
7. Boothbay Region Land Trust
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 172 reviews
Boothbay Region Land Trust is an accredited land conservation nonprofit which seeks to conserve for the public benefit the natural habitat, scenic beauty and working land of the Boothbay region. We manage 26 public preserves with 35 miles of hiking trails, conserve over 1700 acres, and offer a minimum of 100 free educational events annually.
Reviewed By EmmaBehrens
We spent an afternoon walking around Porter Preserve and it is an absolute gift to the area. There are so many scenic views, sweet benches to rest on and wonderful tunnels through the thick trees. We loved exploring here.
8. La Verna Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By lncclc - Saratoga Springs, United States
This is a wonderful hike. Took about 2 hours. Mostly easy trails with a few steeper sections along the rocky coast. So worth it! Just gorgeous. Well marked too.
9. Birch Point Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Tour the Owls Head Lighthouse and Owls Head Transportation Museum.
Reviewed By 259LauraS - Bamako, Mali
This was the low-key, un-crowded beach we were looking for. Even on a warm saturday, there was plenty of room to spread out and be socially-distant. Kids loved the calm water and the sand. Adults enjoyed walking on the paths and climbing the rocks. We enjoyed lunch on picnic benches and everything was very clean and relaxing. Beautiful view.
10. Camden Hills State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 753 reviews
Thirty miles of hiking trails keep the staunchest hiker trekking along.
Reviewed By cardou27 - Greenwich, United States
Great views overlooking the harbor of Camden from Mount Battie and an informative map on the top (near the stone tower which is currently closed for Covid) showing the surrounding islands. A leisurely drive to the top of about 1.25 miles or a hike from one of the many parking lots. Also, plenty of hiking trails of a variety of difficulty and parking for campers.
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