Top Things to do in Mid Coast Maine
Top Hotels in Mid Coast Maine
Top 10 Free Things to do in Mid Coast Maine, Mid Coast Maine
Discover the best top things to do in Mid Coast Maine, United States including Bowdoin College, Cellardoor Winery, Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery, Boothbay Region Land Trust, La Verna Preserve, Kefauver Studio & Gallery, Rockland Breakwater Light, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Maine Street, Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge).
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1. Bowdoin College
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 123 reviews
This small, elite college is located in Brunswick.
Reviewed By PrentissP - Durham, United States
Stopped by on a Sunday Morning and wandered across the old, Ivy league feeling campus. Almost every student smiled and said hi - so we felt welcomed and at home - even though we don't "go" here. We walked through the Student union which is a converted gymnasium -- now decorated with cool art, comfy sofas and a spiral walk to the third floor where there are many cozy hang out/study spaces. Felt like the Guggenheim museum :) There is also an inviting museum and countless old trees with outstretched arms waiting to greet you too.
2. Cellardoor Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 337 reviews
Located 5 miles inland from the Camden waterfront sits our 68-acre property complete with our 200-year-old barn-turned-tasting room, gift shop, vineyard, and winery. During the summer of 2020, we are offering self-directed wine tastings with a reservation. For more information visit mainewine.com
Reviewed By CharlesY603 - Portsmouth, United States
With Covid the winery is doing reservations only. The Cellar Door was on our "must do" list for our 24 hour visit to Camden, and thanks to Carolyn at Captain Swift Inn, she got is an afternoon reservation. We sat outside on rocking chairs overlooking the grounds and vineyard (photo) and enjoyed a flight of wine each and charcuterie plate. Then picked our favorite, and bought a bottle and sat and enjoyed that as well. . It was a beautiful day, very relaxed visit, and the wine was spectacular. Definitely one of the highlights of our Camden trip!
3. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By NChoagie
Jan Kilburn's prints are sold widely in the area and on Monhegan. We had seen and like them so decided to stop by her studio on the way to Pemaquid lighthouse. She was there--very nice and welcoming and we enjoyed seeing both her original watercolors and prints. Of course, we had to buy some!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Kefauver Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Conveniently located down the Bristol Road from the historic town of Damariscotta, the gallery features the paintings of award-winning landscape artist Will Kefauver, and a continually updated collection of the work of noted guest artists. The gallery hosts monthly themed shows featuring subjects of interest to visitors to the Maine coast and painting classes for teens and adults.
Reviewed By 624stephm
Wow! If you’re looking for an amazing oil paint class Will is your man! Our family of 5 (80years old down to 16 year old) loved this class! We dabble in “paint and sip events”, so it was amazing to get real life lessons and walk out w a painting of the lighthouse that we love! Will has so much talent painting AND instructing!! He was so calm and amazing at helping each of us. Highly recommend him!!! He was so accommodating and even allowed us to change days and add another painter last minute. We learned a lot from grids on the canvas to mixing oils. He was great and his studio holds gorgeous pieces for sale! We rank him 6 starts******!
7. Rockland Breakwater Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Visitors can explore the beach area surrounding the lighthouse that was built at the beginning of the 20th century.
Reviewed By cardou27 - Greenwich, United States
While you should watch your step, this is a wonderful 4300 foot walk along a historic breakwater built at the end of the 19th century. A great way to get some fresh air and see Rockland.
8. Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Bowdoin College's art museum houses some of the oldest works of art in America.
Reviewed By CrossRolf - Lisbon Falls, United States
A cold winter day and what a place to visit to get out of the cold & catch up on History. Spent 2 hours going through both floors. During the year, the museum changes out the exhibits. There's also a little gift shop & a elevator for access the upper floor.
9. Maine Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
This downtown main street has restaurants, cafes, boutiques and galleries.
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
We have been going to Maine for over 35 years as a couple and as children before that and we have never gotten off of Route 1 and gone into Brunswick. We were traveling with another couple and used Brunswick as our hub for three days. This allowed us to make several trips into town and we were able to explore the shops, restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops along with attractions like Bowdoin College, museums and historic homes and neighborhoods. Brunswick is rich in all of these and Maine Street is the main street where many can be found. I will review each attraction we visited separately, but needless to say, it is a charming town with much to offer and therefore a wonderful destination. We cannot believe we had not explore Brunswick before this. We are looking forward to returning.
10. Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Bridge connecting Bailey and Orrs islands.
Reviewed By Thekansaspyet - Middletown, United States
It is fun driving over it, as it has a twist to it. Very unusual and looks to be very solidly build. There are beautiful water views on both sides of it.
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