- Our list of the best things to do in Bath, Maine, features the top 155 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bath, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
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A lighthouse built in 1824; the Monhegan Light is amongst the island's historic places. The current structure was built in 1850 after demolishing the old lighthouse structure that started to tilt, along with the fog bell.
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Built in 1808, Fort Preble stands on the grounds of what is now Southern Maine Community College. Visitors can picnic among the granite walls of the fort itself, and take in views of Casco Bay and its islands.
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Located in the historic Cushing's Point House at Bug Light Park is the South Portland Historical Society Museum. The museum features different exhibits each season and its nine-acre park overlooking Portland Harbor is home to the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
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The maritime history of the local area is put on display at the Portland Harbor Museum. Founded in 1987, the museum is situated within the granite walls of the historic Fort Preble.
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The 20-acre Capitol Park is located next to the State House. Families enjoy having picnics under the park's trees, and playing ball on the large public lawns that were originally designed for band performances and public speeches.
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Fred Forsley and brewer Alan Pugsley opened Shipyard Brewing Company in 1992 in its current location. The microbrewery, which began at Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub, is open for tours and tastings.
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Known locally as the bug light, the Portland Breakwater Light was built in 1875, and equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, although the light has been removed. Inspiration for the light was taken from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, Greece.
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Built in 1832 from granite, the State Capitol was destroyed by fire in 1866. After it was rebuilt, it became the house of several museum collections, including a copy of the state Constitution and some pieces of currency from those days.
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Small and pebbly, the Willard Beach covers only three acres and it is suite for swimming. There are several trails leading to it. It has restrooms, a snack-bar and showers. Dogs are allowed, although only several hours per ay.
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Lost Valley is a local skiing destination which features numerous ski trails of varying difficulty and maintains two chairlifts. During summers, visitors can enjoy mountain biking and paintball here.