Explore
You're on vacation and you love mid-coast Maine. That's why you're here! Explore the area. There are so many fun and relaxing things to do. And also? Many really great places to eat.
We've put together this super helpful google map with everything from great restaurants to shops to interesting areas to explore. We update it every now and then, so check back often!
If you're curious to see what is happening in Damariscotta right now, at this particular moment in time, be sure to check out Camerascotta. It's pretty great. And definitely check out the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Cam and live Surf Cam.
Round Pond
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Explore
Kayaking, hiking, playing tennis, or strolling around town with an ice cream cone from Granite Hall. Round Pond has all that and more.
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Eat
Muscongus Bay Lobster. The Co-op. Round Pond Coffee. The Anchor. Dot's. And why not head over to Broad Arrow Farm and Deb's Diner for some yummies?
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Relax
You can also explore and eat right at the Round Pond Getaway! Why leave the house if you don't need to?
Round Pond Harbor, July.
Sitting at Muscongus Bay Lobster, waiting for my name to be called for my #2: Soft Shell Lobster, steamers and corn with butter. Can. Not. Wait.
New Harbor
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Explore
You'll want to check out Pemaquid Point and Fort William Henry and the Salt Pond and Pemaquid Beach and LaVerna Preserve and...
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Eat
Shaw's Wharf has the eats! So does The Cupboard Cafe and The Contented Sole and The Harbor Room. There's tons more. You'll be fed!
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Relax
Just sitting by the Fort, strolling along the shore or sitting on a rock at Little Beach will help you take a load off.
Autumn at the Fort
Fort William Henry, New Harbor. Or is it Bristol? Pemaquid? It doesn't matter. You're going anyway.
Midcoast Maine
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Explore
Shop in Damariscotta, hop on the boat to Monhegan, drive up to Rockland and check out the Farnsworth or scoot down to Boothbay. You have options!
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Eat
Do I need to tell you about Fernald's or Moody's? I doubt it, but you gotta go. You need to hit Odd Alewives Brewery and Primo, too. Trust me.
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Relax
Swim at Biscay Pond in the summer and do some apple picking in the fall. Don't forget about the Botanical Gardens and Popham Beach.
Monhegan Storm
If you find yourself on Monhegan Island, waiting for the boat back to New Harbor and you see a storm fast approaching, might we suggest bringing a raincoat?