across the street from boothbay harbor, this classically decorated, seasonal bed-and-breakfast with a front porch is a 12-minute walk from the historic opera house and 3 miles from maine state aquarium. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the b&b is open from may to october. the 5 airy rooms are furnished with antiques, and all have private bathrooms (1 with a whirlpool tub) and wifi. some have ocean views and feature private balconies or decks. a separate cottage with oak furniture and a vermont wood stove is also available. there's a porch with harbor views, plus a garden. homemade breakfast is served each morning Portland International Jetport 1 hr 19
Seguin Island Light Station (1 hr 47) Lighthouse from the 1800s with a small museum, on an island with camping & hiking routes. Boothbay Region Land Trust (Oak Point Farm) (8 min) Burnt Island Light (14 min) Living history tours of an 1800s lighthouse on a 5-acre island with wooded & coastal hiking trails. Hendricks Head Lighthouse (14 min) Maine Maritime Museum (40 min) Historical artifacts & demonstrations related to shipbuilding, sailing & lobstering, plus cruises. Maine State Aquarium (9 min) This aquarium is open seasonally & features a lobster display, touch tank & various sport fish. Popham Beach (59 min) This popular beach features water sports, tidal pools for exploring, bathrooms & stunning views. Popham Beach State Park (59 min) Expansive, sandy beach with occasional strong surf, plus picnic & changing facilities. Squirrel Island (44 min) Fort Popham State Historic Site (1 hr 2) A 19th-century coastal military base with walks & wildlife-spotting around its defensive walls. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (9 min) Waterside spot with 250 acres of manicured gardens (rose, meditation), natural landscapes & trails. Reid State Park (55 min) Home to bird nesting areas, this 770-acre park offers swimming beaches, picnic facilities & trails. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (47 min) Historic 1827-lighthouse features panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & a nearby learning center. Boothbay Railway Village (8 min) Exhibits of historical structures, plus an antique steam-train ride & vintage automobile museum. Southport Island (11 min) |