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Things To Do

Mid-coast Maine is home to beautiful coastal scenery and amazing restaurants. While the options are endless, we've listed a few of our favorite activities and local establishments in Bath, Brunswick, Wiscasset, and the surrounding areas below. Please note that Maine on a summer weekend in July can be very busy. Traffic (especially along Rt. 1) often piles up, so be sure to buffer in some extra travel time.
Brunswick Area

Brunswick Area

Big Top Deli

70 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Our go-to sandwich shop in Brunswick. We we recommend the Avocadowich with cucumber dill dressing.

Bowdoin College Coastal Studies Center

240 Bayview Road, Harpswell, ME 04066

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

245 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Brunswick Golf Club

165 River Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

Advanced booking of tee times is recommended.

Dutchman's Bagels

14 Main Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Fat Boy Drive In

111 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

Fielders Choice Ice Cream

271 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

Giant's Stairs Trail on Bailey Island

Giant's Stairs Trail, Harpswell, ME 04003

Harpswell Cliff Trail

263 Mountain Road, Harpswell, ME 04079

Mere Point

1161 Mere Point Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

Jump in the ocean at the Mere Point Boat Launch, then grab some penny candy or an ice cream cone at Paul's Marina down the street.

Flight Deck Brewing

11 Atlantic Avenue, Brunswick, ME 04011

Sea Dog Brewing Company

1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086

Wild Oats Bakery & Café

166 Admiral Fitch Avenue, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bath Area:

Bath Area:

Mae's Cafe & Bakery

160 Centre Street, Bath, ME 04530

Maine Maritime Museum

243 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530

Popham Beach

711 Popham Road, Phippsburg, ME 04562

Sewell Pond

Arrowsic, ME 04530

Thorne Head Preserve Trail Head

Whiskeag Trail, Bath, ME 04530
Freeport Area:

Freeport Area:

Freeport Village

95 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032

Freeport - just south of Brunswick and Bath - is a coastal village home to a number of outlets and local boutiques.

Maine Beer Company

525 U.S. Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032

A local staple for Katharine and Jake. Visit for good beer, pizza, merch, and an outdoor patio.

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

426 Wolfe's Neck Road, Freeport, ME 04032
Portland Area:

Portland Area:

Portland is a coastal city known for its world-class food scene, working waterfront, and cobblestone streets. We wanted to highlight a few of our favorite spots in case you're up for a drive or want to stop through on your way north to Maine. We recommend making a reservation at restaurants whenever possible.

Blyth & Burrows

26 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101

Vintage-style cocktail bar in the heart of the Old Port.

Central Provisions

414 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Seasonally inspired small plates located right in the Old Port.

Eventide Oyster Co.

86 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101

A Portland classic. Stop here for oysters, shellfish, and their famous Brown Butter Lobster Roll.

Ramona's

98 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04101

An old-school sandwich joint.

Rose Foods

428 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101

A Jewish bagel and coffee shop specializing in smoked fish and spreads.

Scales

68 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Upscale seafood located on the wharf.

Standard Baking Co

75 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Bakery specializing in all things dessert. Be sure to try their famous chocolate chip cookies!

Tandem Coffee and Bakery

742 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102

A local coffee shop with single-origin coffees, cinnamon rolls, and lots of pastries.

The Porthole Restaurant & Pub

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101

A wharfside pub with live music and classic New England seafood.

WISCASSET & NORTH:

WISCASSET & NORTH:

Please be mindful of travel times as you head north as summer traffic up the coast can cause significant delays.

Barnhouse Grill & Pub Wiscasset

690 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578

Jolie Rogers Raw Bar

8 Railroad Avenue, Wiscasset, ME 04578

The Montsweag Restaurant

942 U.S. 1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Red's Eats

41 Water Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578

A local favorite for lobster rolls! Be prepared to wait in line. Please note that Red's is cash only, but there is an ATM on site.

Sprague's Lobster

22 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578

Another local favorite for lobster rolls. Cash only.

The River Shack Ice Cream

1 Water Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578

TREATS Bakery & Wine Bar

80 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578

Boothbay Botanical Gardens

105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, ME 04537

Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay Harbor, ME

Town of Camden, ME

Camden, ME