Location: Waterville
Top Things to do in Waterville
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Waterville, Maine (ME)
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Sign of the Sun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
5. Maine Made Shop
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
