We spent a night in Boothbay and arrived earlier than we could check in, so brought our 3 kids to…read morethe aquarium. For the size of the aquarium, we were really pleased. It is just one room plus a second room with some activities. The staff was really knowledgeable and gave a great informational talk about lobsters. The touch tank was pretty cool and there were some cool interactive exhibits our kids enjoyed. The second room was a bit sparse but had some coloring activities that we enjoyed. Being right on the water, we took extra time to have lunch at a picnic table and enjoy the view.

Not an aquarium. I've seen more fish in my dentist's office…read more This was WAY better prior to its "renovation". There are 4 tanks of fish and a "touch tank." There is a "learning lab" with some shark things and crafts. This will entertain your kids (age 6 and under) for an hour at most. Not worth it for adults or anyone who has grown up on a coast. VERY small parking lot. Very disappointed

This is an excellent museum which highlights Bath's proud history of shipbuilding in Maine…read more Although the admission fee is high ($20 or $22), it helps to support the volunteers and activities of the museum. We only had 2 hours available, so we focused largely on the exhibits. The museum includes various buildings which highlight different aspect of shipbuilding from caulking, blacksmithing, and building skiffs (modern day boats used to travel on Maine's coastal waterways). We loved the exhibit on lobstering in Maine - with superb displays that showed why Maine's lobsters are prized worldwide (they have the best claw meat), and a colorful display of buoys and traps. Talking with volunteers about the art of woodcarving and building skiffs was very interesting. It was cool to see the flagpoles (representing the Wyoming schooner) and Bath Iron Works in the distance (a current shipyard for the U.S. Navy). Since we only had 2 hours available from 10am-12pm, we could not join the afternoon lighthouse cruises (which looked like fun). Overall, we enjoyed our visit to the Maine Maritime Museum! You'll learn a lot about Bath's proud history of shipbuilding and the tradition of lobstering in Maine.

The Maine Maritime Museum is not only an excellent museum for highlighting the area's substantial…read morecontribution to maritime history, but their events are always first class. I have done cruises, taken classes, and attended dinners here, and each experience was such a treat! I know that I will NEVER again watch fireworks from shore when it was so much better to watch them from the water. I highly recommend becoming a Museum member, not just for the event discounts, but just to have access to the beautiful grounds. I have whiled away more than one afternoon, watching the beautiful Kennebec River and all the wildlife from the grassy shore. This Museum is so much more than a museum; it's a celebration of Bath's relationship with the sea. If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would!

Before you run off on their "CHOO CHOO TRAIN" know that it is $20 dollars per (adult) person and…read morethe whole loop takes less than 10mins. This is mainly because the map they provide for you of the whole park makes the loop look larger than it is. Which is why they go around that track twice...LOL If you have little children, then it is understandable. Without the train ride the park is pretty much a inexpensive tote by foot that will offer one a little exercise on a small scale. Each barn had something interesting to view. I especially enjoyed walking through their antique car collection. Small trailer offers some finger food. Rest rooms were clean and plentiful. Parking was somewhat tight. Noteworthy thoughts: for a day trip with family and young children seems worthy to check it out. The Review Guru* Long Island NY

This village has a little of everything that everyone can enjoy! From different exhibits of…read moretransportations like the vintage vehicles, train rides, and feeding goats! Thursday- Sunday Shannon's unshelled has her food truck available to those who want to stay in the village as a great accommodations for all. (Even though her restaurant is 4mins down the street in case those newbies that would like a good bite to eat) My family and I enjoy coming here and are now pass holders! We look forward in creating many memories here!

We came to see the trolls! We made a night away of coming to the Botanical Gardens to see five of…read moreThomas Dambo's troll installations and stayed to appreciate everything else. The Trolls: there are 5 trolls on an easy path on the outskirts of the Gardens. If all you want to do is see the trolls, an able bodied person could manage in about an hour. If you're slower or need assistance, it would take longer. There is a shuttle for those who want/need it to get down to the trolls farther out. There's a ton more to do than just see the trolls though. Everything else: There's a bunch of stops throughout the Gardens that kept our 3 kids (8, 11, 12) occupied. We spent a lot of time building fairy gardens, enjoying the view at the dock, and we walked out to the Guardian of the Seeds installation. The grounds themselves are meticulously maintained and it would be beautiful to walk around any day.

Always enjoy a botanical garden when visiting a new town. Coastal Maine did not disappoint…read more Purchased tickets on line as they were a little cheaper. Such a beautiful well maintained Garden. The map was very helpful and easy to follow. Such a wonderful place to bring your children. So many hands on items for them to play with. They also have several Trolls which are built by an artist. Many more trolls are located all over the country. Unfortunately, the weather was not great and it did end up raining. If I lived near by I would visit often.

Ruins dating back to 17th century with a wealth of information provided. Colonial Pemaquid State…read moreHistoric Site is situated in a peaceful location with lovely views of the surrounding area. The introductory video is informative, and the museum hosts a number of artifacts excavated from the site. The ruins themselves are not much to look at, but enough information is provided to explain the history of the site to answer many questions that a visitor may have. Overall, even though it is a bit out of the way, I would recommend a stop at this historic site if you have time.

We visited the fort and adjacent exhibit on a rainy day and found it fascinating. Yes, we got…read moredrenched, but so much the better to imagine life there in colonial times!

Burnt Island Lighthouse shore is amazing! It's lit! It's a real "keeper". It rocks. It was…read moreilluminating.

Visiting Burnt Island is an easy 15-minute boat ride from Boothbay Harbor. The lightkeeper's home…read morehas been preserved as it was in the 1950's. We loved the tour of the lighthouse and the adjacent museum. Open to the public on Monday and Thursday afternoons in July and August. I would say it's one of the best lighthouse tours in Maine. My lovely bride enjoyed it, so it's not just worthwhile for lighthouse foamers.

While vacationing in Maine, we were able to see a few lighthouses. Not as many as I had hoped, but…read morethe few we saw were great. Pemaquid Point was one of them. This lighthouse was first constructed in 1827 and again rebuilt in 1835 due to poor construction of the first tower. The lighthouse became fully automated in 1934.

This lighthouse felt extremely remote to me because we'd been driving from Camden and visited two…read moreothers prior to this. This one was about 30 minutes one way off the main road and was isolated from much else. There is a cute inn very nearby and a small town with an ice cream shop and a few stores and art galleries. It's charming and if you are staying anywhere nearby, this is a great spot to come and visit during the day, go through the museum and enjoy the grounds. We visited later after it was closed at 5pm so, parking was free, and we were free to roam around on the rocks and enjoy the views. This lighthouse by far had some of the best rock and views. Very pretty and you can get up close and personal with the lighthouse here.

It was given that we had to visit at least one lighthouse in Maine, and what better way to do that…read morethan by visiting the most visited one in the state?? We were staying nearby in the area, so it was an easy drive here. This park is small, but has such a rich history. The guys working at the park were super friendly, and one gave us some fun facts about the lighthouse before heading up to the top! Speaking of, going up to the top is really neat. It's a tad bit scary and has a steep, spiral staircase, but has some great views once you get up there. There's also a little room with more on the history. Outside, you can climb around on the rocks to have a great viewing spot of the ocean. You need to come visit this place if you are nearby!

Pemaquid point lighthouse park is the lighthouse on the back of the Maine quarter. It is located in…read moreBristol. We were here on a foggy June day. There was a line to go up in the lighthouse. It is tiny, but worth the view, even in a foggy day

It is a moderately easy hike to Squirrel Point Light. It is about 1.3 miles out to the lighthouse…read moreand back. Squirrel Point Light is located on the east side of the Kennebec River approximately 10 miles from Bath. The path is well marked but there are some roots along the way to be careful of. We saw a deer. The lighthouse and keepers house are not open to visitors and are in need of some repair. Citizens for Squirrel Point is a nonprofit which is working to preserve the buildings and the grounds of this historic lighthouse. The river view is pretty from the lighthouse. The is a small parking area at the beginning of the trail.

This is a short 15-30 minute hike out and back. It's a great little lighthouse and nice view of the…read moreKennebec River. We saw a couple of seals, and beautiful trees and other greenery as well. This was our first here and we will be back, you should check this place out.

A unique way to be a part of living history. The annual ice harvest. The museum is open during the…read moresummer. Ice harvest every February and annual ice cream social every July

Open Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Really fascinating explanation of the commercial ice…read morebusiness. Worth the stop. They also do an old fashioned ice harvest in February, and then use that ice to freeze ice cream for a 4th of July Ice Cream Social.