Top Things to do in Mid Coast Maine
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Top 10 Things to do in Mid Coast Maine, Mid Coast Maine
Discover the best top things to do in Mid Coast Maine, United States including Mount Battie, Bowdoin College, Cabbage Island, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland Breakwater Light, Camden Hills State Park, Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Belfast Harborwalk.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 808 reviews
Reviewed By Enb307 - East Middlebury, United States
Nice relaxing day with a picnic, sitting by the ocean, visiting the museum and art gallery and of course climbing up into the lighthouse. Well worth the three dollar admission
5. Farnsworth Art Museum
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4.5 based on 952 reviews
Celebrating Maine's Role in American Art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America's greatest artists. With 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 15,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Farnsworth. The museum has one of the largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. The Farnsworth's library is also housed in its Rockland, ME, campus. Two historic buildings, the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House, and Julia's Gallery for Young Artists complete the museum complex.
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
This museum has a very large collection of three generations of the Wyeth family and should be a got to for anyone visiting or staying in Rockland. There are other artists represented from the 1800's on and it is a good place to learn a bit about the history of the area. Tickets prices are $15, with a discount to $13 for seniors. Well worth it. It is open usually from 10 t0 5.
6. Rockland Breakwater Light
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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.
7. 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.
8. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum will re-open for private, guided tours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on July 7. Please visit our website, pejepscothistorical.org, for more information. Visit the home of Maine's most celebrated Civil War hero, who also served four terms as Governor, and was a professor and president of Bowdoin College. The Museum is owned and operated by Pejepscot Historical Society.
Reviewed By 718amandad
We were able to arrange a private tour of the home. Roxann was our guide and she was extraordinary. She was informative and made it interesting for me and my son. We are both history nerds and we were appreciative of her knowledge. I learned so much more about Joshua Chamberlain than I ever could have imagined. The gift shop was well stocked with books, postcards and various tidbits. I'm thankful that we could go. If you are a Civil War nerd, this is a must do.
9. Bowdoin College Museum of Art
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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.
10. Belfast Harborwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Central217 - Vestal, United States
Parked near Harbor Master building. Beautiful international sailing yachts tied up to the docks flying a number of different foreign flags. Exciting to realize they sailed across oceans to come to Belfast Harbor. Wondered if they were there to have work done on them in the repair shops at 21 Front. Then we walked across the river. Beautiful crisp fall day.
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