Boothbay Area and Greater Mid Coast Maine Region Activities
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Restaurants:
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Bill & Luanne Clifford invite you to the region's coziest
dining room to share their award-winning cuisine and extensive
wine & liquor list. Come visit Oak Street Provisions where
you'll find some of Luanne & Bill's favorite wines, homemade
breads, local organic meats and fresh fish, Maine-grown fruits
and vegetables and other unique Maine products.
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Bintliff's Ocean Grill
Please join us at our Award Winning Restaurant to understand
why the locals and visitors call Bintliff's the place to be.
From the Restaurant's waterfront views; the 2nd floor open deck
for dining; to the music provided in the Bar and enjoyed throughout
the restaurant. Located on Route 1 in Edgecomb just over the
bridge from Wiscasset.
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Caper's Catering
Capers offers a personal chef for informal dining at your cottage with
meals prepared delivered or cooked on-site. Also available for weddings,
dinner parties, reunions, etc Capers specialty is the “Picnic Basket” to
take on boating trips, hiking or for a romantic getaway. |
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Our goal here at China-By-The-Sea is to provide lovers of Chinese food with authentic and tasty Chinese cuisine and at the same time provide food that is truly good for you. We can eliminate the use of salt, soy, cornstarch and MSG on request. We also offer a lighter menu featuring tasty steamed dishes prepared without these items as well. We take pride in preparing dishes that delight all the senses. |
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Experience waterfront dining in our relaxed, casual family restaurant. One taste of our delicious seafood or our signature "Boothbay Mama" will keep you coming back for more. Affordably priced. Catch the taste of Kaler's where the locals dine! Touch aquarium for the kids! Lobster trap hauling trips w/Dan the Lobsterman. |
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Mama
D's
Join us for morning coffee with a pastry or gourmet breakfast; stop
by for a snack or special lunch. Enjoy watching the Harbor as you sit
on one of our old-fashioned rockers on the front porch as you sip your
coffee and enjoy the food and conversations going on around you. Local
artisans and craft people’s items are on display and may be purchased
to take home with you.
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Located in Southport -just across the Swing Bridge, just a few
minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor, this informal family dockside
dining has a lot to offer! Enjoy watching the lobstermen bring
in their daily catch and the boats sail by on one of the prettiest
waterways in Maine. It is a delightful place to bring the family.
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Rocktide Inn
The Inn Dining Rooms are built over the water with a perfect
panoramic view of Boothbay Harbor, from the inner harbor footbridge
to the harbor entrance between Mouse and Tumbler Islands. You
are sure to enjoy the atmosphere, surrounded by one of the most
exquisite Model Boat Collections anywhere, not to mention the
Working Collection Of LGB Model Trains traveling through the
dining rooms to the delight of young and old alike.
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We offer a full espresso bar, an eclectic wine list, desserts and other
fare. Meet friends old and new in what’s been called “Everybody’s
Living Room”, with entertainment on occasion. Especially enjoyable
are any of the Grilled Panini Sandwiches to be enjoyed with a glass of
wine, great coffee and dessert. Bring a friend and try the fruit or cheese
fondue. Enjoy the Library or Game Room upstairs – engage with friends
in a game while you have your food and beverages. |
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As you plan your next event, let us point you in the right directions. Weddings, Full Service Catering, Lobster & Clambakes, Meetings, Conferences, Company Picnics, Theme Parties..... |
Boating and Boating Trips:
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“All Kinds of Boat Trips” from Pier 8
in Boothbay Harbor. Our most popular trip is the all
day trip to Monhegan Island. We also offer one hour
harbor tours many times daily and evenings, sailing
trips, 2 hour mackerel fishing and the Burnt Island
Lighthouse tour.
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Sail aboard the Lazy Jack Boothbay Harbor's only
historic schooner. Help set sails or just relax while
exploring
the outer islands and lighthouses of Boothbay.
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Enjoy fishing and exploring the Coast of Maine with
an experienced Guide; shallow water fishing trips for
1-4 people; inshore light tackle fishing-mackerel,
stripers and bluefish – on 19’ Seaway T-Top
with Ray marine electronics; gear included.
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Canoe and Kayak sales and rentals. Our extensive rental fleet contains the most up to date models available. We also carry canoe and kayak accessories such as: PFD Jackets, Canoe Seats & Back Rests, Roof-Top Carriers, Skirts and Rim Covers, Repair parts, Tie Down Straps, Trolling Motors, Paddles, Boots, Gloves, Wet Suits, Safety Equipment and Trailers to name a few. Pick Up and Delivery at all of our cottages can be arranged . |
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Seafood Stores:
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Located in Edgecomb on the River Road, we are a local
supplier for fresh oysters and oyster shucking supplies.
Shipping is available by next day air. Open daily 8am to
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Hair and Tanning Salons:
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Compass Rose
Offering high quality service at YOUR leisure, time and
budget. We offer a “feel at home” atmosphere.
Services include Cuts, Color, Highlight/lowlight, Balyage,
Scalp Recovery Treatment, Eyelash/Eyebrow Tinting, Facial
Waxing, Ear Piercing, Tanning Packages and Specials for
Men: 10 Minute Color Camo to camouflage the grey, Unibrow
Wax Tip Foiling; Beauty Shop and Tanning Salon; walk-in
service available to men, women and children. Salon is
located on the second floor, accessible by stairs only.
207-633-3889. |
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Heads of the Harbor
Hairstyles for Women-Men-Children. Conveniently located on Union Street in downtown Boothbay Harbor. |
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Attractions:
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“Experience Maine” at the Burnt Island
Light Station. Explore the Lighthouse, talk with the “Keeper” and
his family about life on a Light Station in the 1950’s,
visit their house, tour the island – just a short
boat trip from the Harbor.
Touch a live shark at the Marine Resources Aquarium.
Exhibits include a tide-pool touch tank, skates, sport
fish, extraordinary lobsters and more. Experience Maine’s
native marine life at our State Aquarium. Bring along
a picnic lunch and enjoy the picturesque view of Boothbay
Harbor at our waterfront picnic tables.
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Preserving Special Places – 27 miles of hiking
trails; scenic vistas of shoreline, forest, meadow,
wetland, salt marsh, and open fields. Working waterfront
access for local fisherman; protection of wildlife
habitat; free guided nature tours and other educational
programs; includes 1,355 acres of open space, 12 miles
of oceanfront (six islands), archeological sites. The
Land Trust sponsors the Annual Boat Builders’ Festival.
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Maine’s first botanical garden, on 248 acres
a mile from the Boothbay common, offers magnificent
gardens and stonework, wildflowers, fern-covered ledges,
sculpture, Fairy Village, and two miles of waterfront
and woodland trails. Visitor Center with café and
gift shop. Programs and events year-round for all ages.
Hours: 9-5 weekdays (8 pm Wednesdays in July & August);
9-6 weekends. 633-4333.
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Ledgewood Riding Stables
Join us for the ultimate experience in Horseback Riding!
Located in Maine's "Prettiest Village" -
Wiscasset. We offer Trail Riding for advanced beginners
to accomplished riders. Please call 207-882-6346 for
more information.
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The most unique way to experience the Maine Coast.
Enjoy passenger excursion train service between Brunswick
and Rockland with stops in Bath and Wiscasset. Join
us and give your family a new experience. "The
Journey IS the Destination". Packages and private
charters are available. Cottage Connection
is the exclusive ticket agent in the greater Boothbay
Region.
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Join us for the ultimate experience in Horseback
Riding! Located in Maine's "Prettiest Village" -
Wiscasset. We offer Trail Riding for advanced beginners
to accomplished riders. Please call 207-882-6346 for
more information.
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Visitors to Winters Gone Farm may
learn about Alpacas, enjoy our beautiful gardens and grounds,
walk the nature trails around our pastures, have a picnic,
or just relax by the farm pond and fountain. Located on
Rte 218 in Wiscasset. |
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The Boothbay Region YMCA is equidistance between
the towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor. Whether
you are here year round, for the summer, a week or
just a day, there's something for everyone at our YMCA.
All ages welcomed.
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Area Services:
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"A Second Home" Kennels
We provide quality, individual, pet day care and boarding.
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Strong Auto
Rental vehicles are available at reasonable prices,
plus free pick-up and drop-off locally. Our mechanics
are ASE certified to meet all of your vehicle needs.
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Health,
Wellness and Beauty:
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About Face Skin
Care Salon
It’s all about beautiful skin. At About
Face we offer many skin care services, ranging
from a variety of facials, waxing, tinting, lunchtime
peels, microdermabrasion, ear coning (candling),
make-up application (wedding parties welcome)
and complete nail treatments. Leave it up to
Linda or Sarah our licensed Estheticians to recommend
the right treatment for you. And surely Roberta
our licensed nail technician will pamper you
and give you beautiful hands and feet. Open Tuesday-Saturday
by appointment.
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Whispering Winds
of Change
Reiki is a peaceful, healing touch that promotes
healing, well-being, and stress reduction. Reiki
balances and restores body, mind and spirit;
leaving one deeply relaxed, peaceful and whole.
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My Maine Massage
(brought to you by Heart Speak, LLC)
The perfect addition to the perfect vacation..massage
and gentle hands on bodywork for people who want
to relax, renew and restore. Give
Brenda Kelleher a call at 207-725-9800 or email
her at brenda54@suscom-maine.net.
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Antiques:
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Maine’s Ultimate Antique Adventure! Route One,
2 miles south of Wiscasset Village, you’ll find
a great selection of quality antiques. Browse through
the 100+ displays attractively arranged in the 11,000
sq. ft. building. Open daily 9-5, and 9-7 all summer.
207-882-4029.
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