- Our list of the best things to do in Damariscotta, Maine, features the top 175 nearby activities — including 102 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Damariscotta, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Damariscotta, ME , followed by 164 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Brunswick, Augusta, Bath, Rockport, Boothbay, Camden, New Harbor, Wiscasset, Owls Head, Topsham, Phippsburg, Monhegan, Port Clyde, Gardiner, Georgetown and Rangeley
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Deer Isle Granite Museum was founded in 1996 to capture and preserve the history of Deer Isle's quarrying industry. The museum features a working model of a granite quarry with moving cars, trains, and boats.
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Showcasing a variety of paintings, Adam Gallery features work depicting nature and other landscapes. The gift shop offers post cards with the paintings from the gallery printed on them for visitors to purchase.
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Guldive Cruises offers two-hour excursions, sunset cruises, and specialty cruises at various locations along the Atlantic coast, and the Caribbean. The vessel that they use is 56 feet long, weigh 46 tons, and was designed by William Hand Jr.
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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many families used Castine, Maine, as their vacation destination, most notably Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Visitors to Main Street can see many restored buildings where small businesses and art galleries are located.
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Located on a scenic waterfront location, Stonington Village is a peaceful and intimate fishing village community. Visitors to the village commonly enjoy stopping in the art galleries, eating at the local restaurants, or relaxing on the harbor.
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Castine Historical Handworks is a quaint gift shop that celebrates traditional craftsmen and artists from the local areas in and around New England. Jewelry, photography, bird carvings, metal work, and fruit preserves are amongst the many offerings.
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Showcasing a mix of nationally recognized and local artists, G Watson Gallery displays paintings that capture the essence of Maine landscapes. Every Sunday, the gallery hosts live music from local jazz musicians.
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Visitors can learn about the history of Castine at the Castine Historical Society by looking at maps, photographs, artifacts, essays, and books, particularly about the Penobscot Expedition, a Revolutionary War battle. The facility also hosts special exhibits on a regular basis.
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Castine Kayak Adventures offers kayaking instruction, day trips, overnight trips, and sales. Yankee Magazine and DownEast Magazine have awarded the company for having the best night paddles, known as bioluminescent paddles.
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Isle au Haut Boat Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides not only passenger service, but also mail and freight service connecting the island to the mainland. They operate year-round.