Top Things to do in Newcastle
The 9 Best Things to do in Newcastle, Mid Coast Maine
Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle, United States including Salt Bay Heritage Trail, The Beach Plum Company, Dodge Point Public Reserved Land, Oxbow Brewing Company, Split Rock Distilling, Morning Dew Farm, Indian Trail Antiques, The Endless Spa, The Fat Friar's Mead.
1. Salt Bay Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 253caryh
This is a sweet local trail just a hop off busy Route 1 in the Midcoast Maine region. The towns of Newcastle and Damariscotta, close by, are sweet small time shopping, dining and walking experiences in and of themselves. The Salt Bay Heritage Trail is a nice day hike and really a hidden "gem". It is well-marked almost all the way, but take after the tunnel, make sure you bear right.. The first half of the trail is a bit more challenging but the scenery is worth it..not hard at all.. The second half of the trail is easier going but not quite as pretty. I suggest you plan to be here for two hours. Enjoy the beautiful place and fresh air!
2. The Beach Plum Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Beach Plum Company is a gift shop located at 77 Main Street in Newcastle. We offer a wide variety of quality garden tools and accessories and a carefully curated selection of gifts inspired by nature and the garden. We also carry other unique and fun items (including nautical themed items) for the home and outdoors.
3. Dodge Point Public Reserved Land
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By worktotravel14
This was a great find in the coastal river system. You are supposed to head here at least 2 hours before or after low tide in order to get the coastal river views and avoid a wet hike. It was great to see parts of the Damriscotta river and the various nooks and crannies. You do a small hike through the forest and then hit a water side trail where you can duck in and out of different water point views. Then head back through the forest. We did this counterclockwise, avoiding most other parties but getting some amazing greenery. It was the better side in. You can see oyster farms (the famous Damriscotta oysters) from the river and just look at life along the rivers. We spotted a horsecrab, unfortunately dead, but brought me back to my days of childhood. The trail was among the mostly heavily traveled we visited while in Maine which meant we saw all of 20 people while we were there. This is light, easy, and doesn't need heavy shoes, though hiking shoes are nice for muddier parts.
4. Oxbow Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By SteveJeanne50 - Rumford, United States
The pizza is awesome! Great crust, and toppings. The caesar salad was outstanding with house made croutons and just the right amount of dressing. Beer choices were plentiful and varied. It's certainly worth the drive. These people take pride in their craft!
5. Split Rock Distilling
6. Morning Dew Farm
7. Indian Trail Antiques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. The Endless Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. The Fat Friar's Mead
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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