Location: Castine
Top Things to do in Castine
Top 10 Things to do in Castine, Maine (ME)
Castine is a town in Hancock County in eastern Maine, USA, which served from 1670 to 1674 as the capital of Acadia. The population was 1,366 at the 2010 census. Castine is the home of Maine Maritime Academy, a four-year institution that graduates officers and engineers for the United States Merchant Marine and marine related industries. Approximately 1000 students are enrolled. During the French colonial period, Castine was the southern tip of Acadia and briefly served as the regional capital.
Restaurants in Castine
1. McGrath Dunham Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Castine gallery featuring many talented artists.
2. Guildive Cruises
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
There's no better way to experience the timeless beauty and history of Penobscot Bay than from the water! The daily 2-hour excursions, Sunset Sails and Specialty charters offer a historic perspective of Castine and Searsport from the water aboard the vintage yacht Guildive.
3. Gallery B
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Lil' Toot Castine
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Lil' Toot is available for 1.5 hour Harbor Tours, Holbrook Island Excursions and private trips for up to 18 guests. Come aboard for the best view in town!
5. Main Street
6. T/S State of Maine
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
This 500-foot ship is the training location of the Maine Maritime Academy.
Reviewed By robertsobkow - Northfield, United States
A tour of the ship is worth the time. Interesting to see where the cadets bunk and the functional sections of the ship such as the mess deck and the various training rooms.
7. Castine Kayak Adventures
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Kayak tours, instruction, and sales
8. Castine Historical Society
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
For the 2020 season, the Castine Historical Society's exhibits will be closed due to COVID-19. However, the Historical Society will offer "Castine Uncovered Walking Tours." These one-hour tours will cover 1/2 mile of terrain with some inclines. During your tour, you will hear about Castine's rich history, learn stories of the people and places of Castine's past, and see the hidden gems only the locals know about. Visit castinehistoricalsociety.org for tour dates and times and to learn more about booking a private tour.
Reviewed By ashappy64 - Houston, United States
we took a walking tour of Castine with the Historical Society. The tour was a lovely walk stopping at points and places of interest in this lovely historical town. The tour lasted a little over an hour, Dabney was our guide - great tidbits of information about the town past and present, a lovely stroll and very interesting. Highly recommend.If you didn't love the town before, you certainly will after.
9. Wilson Museum
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Outstanding collection on cultural development from prehistory to local history. Open May 27-September 30; Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2-5pm. John Perkins House (historic home with guided tours) and Blacksmith Shop (working smithy); open July & August, Wednesdays & Sundays, 2-5pm.
Reviewed By PostPainter - Fort Myers, United States
This museum is based on the personal collection of scientist and archeologist Dr. Wilson and has been expanded to include artifacts and history of the immediate area. Castine is the oldest town in New England, settled by the French as a fort and trading post in 1613, Well worth a visit.
