If you are passing through Bath or Edgecomb this is a great quick stop, it is a quick detour of US…read more1. There is a small gravel parking lot. There are a lot of picnic tables which would be great for a lunch with a beautiful water view. You can walk down some cobblestone stairs towards the water. It is a 2 story octagonal shaped fort built in 1809 to protect the port of Wiscasset. It was active during the War of 1812 holding British prisoners and reactivated again for during the Civil War. It was purchased by the state of Maine in 1923 for $501. I recommend stopping at Fort Edgecomb if you are in the area.

Gorgeous hidden spot! Walked around the grounds-beautiful 180 degree views. Picnic tables available.read more

Great for little ones, from 2 years up to 12 or so. Slides, swings, things to climb, bridges, giant…read moreteeter totter, you name it - it's here. Huge space to run around and it's filled with mulch for softer landings. Lots of parking and a very short drive from anywhere in Boothbay.

When you need to get some time with the kids away from the water and need to run out all their…read moreenergy, this is a great place - nice scenery and plenty of swings and the like to keep the kids busy for some time.

Such a fun, family friendly place!! The walking trails are well maintained and clearly marked…read more There's plenty for kids to do around the grounds. It was really fun to walk the trails and see all the trolls! The grounds are really pretty this time of year with the hyacinths and daffodils blooming. Soo many varieties and colors! The gift shop was cute and well maintained. Service at the Cafe was great.

A great spot in mid-coast Maine to enjoy flora from around the world. It's large enough that you…read morecan spend a day there, but not too large that you feel like you can't see enough of it. If you enjoy a bit of a scavenger hunt, they have these huge wooden troll sculptures scattered throughout the park that are fun to hunt down and makes sure you get your steps in. I mean, they're clearly marked on the map and on signs, but we enjoyed finding the right paths to see all of them. Definitely take your pictures but don't take too long in front of them so other visitors can get theirs! The park is very accessible for people of all mobility levels, and the less accessible/steeper paths are clearly labeled. Most of the paths have a slow rise and fall, so they're not strenuous. They have little features like waterfalls, a meditation garden, a town of fairy houses, sculptures, information on conservation and the local indigenous tribes, a dock into the bay that you can walk out to, a butterfly garden, and kinetic sculptures (some of which you can make music with). Also highly recommend stopping by their cafe! We ended up eating lunch there and were happy that they had a number of vegetarian and vegan options. The lentil soup was so tasty, particularly on a more temperate summer day. The Botanical Gardens are a must visit!

After dining downtown, we made the short walk to this city park. It is a city gem offering locals…read moreand tourists exceptional views of both the Kennebec River and Sagadahoc Bridge. There are benches for those that choose to linger.

A lovely, quaint part right on the Kennebec River with a handful of chairs and benches around to…read morespend some time outside and taking in the river views. It's just a block away or so from downtown Bath, so you can stroll around, come over to the park. Everything in the town is very walkable.

The beach and campground are always pristine. There are numerous events to attend over the summer…read moreseason - I visited the Highland Games, Bluegrass Festival, to name a couple. Very kid friendly, great food, and yummy ice cream. I am not a camper, but so many people who are travel here every summer because it is so welcoming.

Detailing my arrival lacks in interesting traction - nobody was at the little mustard colored front…read moreoffice. So, I penned my arrival time, parking slot and attached the fee and slipped it through the mail slot. The second day, the spring thunder was rolling across the sky, filling all the upper and lower spaces with it's rumblings, then a moment of faded distance, followed by a final wrathful roar coming from behind the clouds. For you see, more and more - rightly or wrongly, I'm developing my desire to be alone with the sights and sounds of nature. From thunder clap to the little water crystals of mornings first dew, it all makes me feel a special way. As if nature is harmonizing within the depths of my souls mood. I'll sit for hours watching nature lay before me in a hush and there is no sense of movements, but I feel the flow of vital natural energy that no humans can disturb. It's here, below the trees sitting upon the grass which seems to offer soft words of comfort and sympathy. And now, in these moments - any human that might pierce suddenly upon my natural mood, seems to effect me greatly. Because one bad thought - problems in NYC, etc - and my souls tranquility is thrown into confusion.

We visited this historic lighthouse on our recent vacation, but as others have previously mentioned…read moreI would not return because it feels like you are, and in fact you are, in someone's backyard. I have no idea how or why such an arrangement arose, but it is is odd to say the least. Also, the access road is not not well maintained so be aware. The lighthouse itself is very interesting and it affords a nice view of the Kennebec river.

Just at the very tail end of the day, we raced to see our final lighthouse of this Saturday tour…read more Arriving just at sunset, it is located at the end of about a mile or so of dirt road that could use some love from the local town transportation department. Yes, it's private property. And if they want to keep people off it, they can do what the folks at the Hendrick's Head Light did - post signs and enforce them. Located on the Kennebec River, the lighthouse was established in 1898 and remains an active aid to navigation today. It points out a sharp turn in the river for those going to or from the Bath Iron Works. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The light station includes a tower, keeper's house, shed, and oil house. The tower is an octagonal wood frame structure, finished in wooden shingles, with an iron walkway around the lantern chamber. It is accessed via a three-span footbridge. Around the base of the lighthouse, there are some spots where you can walk out to get different angles. Some interesting driftwood on the ground if that's something that interests you. [Review 14897 overall, 399 of 2021, number 79 in Maine.]

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!

Clean, large and right on the water! What more can you ask for at a dog park. Everyone was super…read morerespectful. Cleanest dog park Ive ever been to.Seemed to be busy no matter what time we went during our stay in Bath.

If you're looking for a gem of a dog park, Bath Dog Park simply can't be beat. Tucked right along…read morethe scenic banks of the Kennebec River, it offers so much more than just a place to let your dog off leash--it's a whole experience.

I don't go out to attend feasts or fairs and if I do, it's mainly just in passing - I rarely appear…read morein society at all for that matter. Mainly due to my re-entering the productive ranks of work once again and time free is time to sit back and relax. On many a day I begin here - typically Mondays - and I watch as Spring runs it's victory lap with only a bite of mornings first coolish air to remind me what's behind and what's ahead. I've not launched a boat, no canoe nor a kyack but I can - it's all here, but as of yet, I've failed to see any such emerging into the still quiet foggy waters that I know tell a tale below the surface. Something watching us as we walk the waters edge and not looking for a nibblet of baby corn nor a Nathan's hotdog, but something bigger - like Larry for example as he's looking nice and plump and juicy lately. Claws sharpening on the underwater wet wheel of stone and shells, pinchers ready to take a little snip here and another little snip there. I'm clearly reading too much science fiction but I'll not be throwing myself in anytime soon as I see many do in the surrounding waters.

A park with a…read morelibrary Library Park is a small park located right next to the Patten Free Library. A lovely park with gentle hills, old trees and flowers. It even has distance views of the Kennebec River. The park has a huge gazebo, a little pond with a fountain and even an old cannon. Lots of parties and events are held here and even an occasional wedding. The park is only a short walk down to the river or to the center of Bath. Not a place for a strenuous walk but very pleasant area to spend some time reading a book or relaxing after walking along the river or exploring the town of Bath.