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Why You Need to Try One of the Lobster Rolls at Shannon’s Unshelled

A visit to Maine isn’t complete without a lobster roll! Several different seafood spots serve up this iconic sandwich, but one of them consistently stands out among the rest — …

Lobster meat and butter at Shannon's Unshelled

Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Maine Whale Watching Trips

While our remarkable region offers hundreds of opportunities for excitement, Maine whale watching is easily one of the most popular. This seasonal adventure is a one-of-a-kind chance to get up …

Two whales breaching the surface of the water on a Boothbay Harbor, Maine, whale watching trip

This Is Why Boothbay Harbor Weddings Are so Special

You may have imagined this special day for a long time, and you deserve a ceremony that lives up to all your expectations. From the floral arrangements to catering and …

Two wedding rings on a tree branch from a Boothbay Harbor wedding

How to Plan the Perfect Adventure With Mainetain Charters

A collage of photographs of people fishing with Mainetain Charters

Why You Need to Spend Labor Day Weekend in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Boats docked in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, during Labor Day Weekend

Your Guide to the Best 4th of July in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Fireworks over the water on the 4th of July in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

How to Have the Best Time at Boothbay Harbor Fest 2019

View when walking over the footbridge at Boothbay Harbor Fest

What Are the Best Spots for Boothbay Harbor Shopping?

Decorated seashells and cutting boards at a Boothbay Harbor shop

Everything You Need to Know About the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

A band performing on stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Why You Need to Attend This Year’s Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

View of a boat at Windjammer Days from the lawn at Topside Inn

Your Guide to the Best of Maine’s Lighthouses Near Boothbay Harbor

Pemaquid Lighthouse near Boothbay Harbor

7 Beaches Near Boothbay Harbor You Need to Visit This Summer

Popham Beach, one of the best beaches near Boothbay Harbor, ME

3 of the Reasons to Enjoy the Kennebunkport Festival

This beautiful waterfront community is home to the Kennebunkport Festival

5 of the Best State Parks Near Boothbay Harbor

Popham Beach, one of the state parks near Boothbay Harbor

Here Are All of the Monhegan Island Restaurants You Need to Try

View of Monhegan Island, home to several great restaurants and scenery

3 of the Best Wineries to Visit Along the Maine Wine Trail

View of Cellardoor Winery along the Maine Wine Trail

Why the Boothbay Farmers Market Is the Place to Be on Thursdays

Flowers and produce at the Boothbay Farmers Market

What Are the Best Boothbay Harbor Festivals?

Fireworks at a Boothbay Harbor festival

5 Music Venues in Boothbay Harbor That You Need to Know About

Guitarists and microphone at a music venue in Boothbay Harbor

How to Fill up on Holiday Cheer During Christmas in Maine

Couple at a holiday festival during Christmas in Maine

3 of the Best Breweries in Maine

Beer flight at one of the best breweries in Maine

5 of the Best Things to Do at the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest

Pumpkins at the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest

How to Set Sail on the Best Boothbay Harbor Boat Tours

View of a sailboat, showing one of the Boothbay Harbor boat tours

What Makes Boothbay Harbor One of the Best Small Towns in Maine?

Aerial view of Boothbay Harbor showing one of the best small towns in Maine

How to Make the Most of a Visit to Barrett Park in Boothbay Harbor

Couple enjoying a picnic at Barrett Park in Boothbay Harbor

6 of the Best Ways to Immerse Yourself in Maine’s Fall Foliage

Maine fall foliage by the water

Everything You Need to Know About the Pemaquid Oyster Festival

Shucked oysters at the Pemaquid Oyster Festival

Your Ultimate Guide to the Claw Down in the Boothbay Harbor Area

Appetizer from Claw Down in Boothbay Harbor

How to Get the Most From a Boston to Maine Road Trip

Couple in the car enjoying a Boston to Maine road trip

Why You Should Visit Damariscove Island This Year

View from Damariscove Island

Everything You Need to Know About Monhegan Brewing Company

View outside of Monhegan Brewing Company

3 of the Reasons to Check out the Boothbay Railway Village

Steam train traveling through a field from the Boothbay Railway Village

How to Have the Most Fun at the Maine State Aquarium

Lobster in the a tank at the Maine State Aquarium

Everything You Need to Know About Beth’s Farm Market

Fruit at Beth's Farm Market

The Best Things to Do at Reid State Park

Beach at Reid State Park

Why You Need to Check Out the Boothbay Lobster Wharf

Lobster roll at Boothbay Lobster Wharf

3 of the Best Things to Do at the Boothbay Craft Brewery

Beers from the Boothbay Craft Brewery

Why You Need to Visit the Farnsworth Museum

Man looking at paintings at the Farnsworth Museum

4 Places to Taste the Best Fresh Maine Lobster in Boothbay Harbor

Fresh Maine Lobster

The Best Things to Do at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

3 of the Best Maine Fishing Charters in Boothbay Harbor

Maine Fishing Charters

The Pemaquid Oyster Company and What You Need to Know

A plate of oysters

Everything You Need to Know About Goranson Farm in Dresden, Maine

Goranson Farm Dresden Maine

Why You Need to Shop at Eventide Specialties in Boothbay Harbor

Eventide Specialties

4 Beautiful Spots for the Best Hiking in Midcoast Maine

Hiking Midcoast Maine

The Maine Music Society and What You Need to Know

Maine Music Society

5 Art Galleries in Boothbay Harbor That You Need to Know About

Artwork on a desk at Villard Studios

Where You’ll Find the Best Craft Beer in Maine

Craft Beer Maine

4 of the Most Fun Things to Do in Maine in the Summer

Things to Do in Maine in the Summer

The Local Experience at Topside Inn: What You Should Know

View of Boothbay Harbor from Topside Inn lawn

How to Enjoy the Best Birding in Maine Experience

Everything You Need to Know About the Boothbay Harbor Reggae Cruise

Someone holding onto a boat railing on a cruise

Your Ultimate Guide to the Maine Brewers Guild

Maine Brewers Guild

5 of the Best Ways to Enjoy Wildlife Watching in Maine

You'll find plenty of opportunities for Wildlife watching in Maine in Boothbay Harbor

Why Ports of Italy Is One of the Best Culinary Experiences

A pasta dish and vegetables at Ports of Italy

Everything You Need to Know About Cabbage Island Clambakes

Bucket of steamed clams and corn at Cabbage Island Clambakes

4 of the Best Things to Do at Camden Hills State Park

Man enjoying the views from Camden Hills State Park

How to Plan the Most Memorable Weekend Getaways from Boston

A skyline view of Boston from the water

How to Have an Unforgettable Meal at Mine Oyster

Platter of a dozen oysters at Mine Oyster in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Morse’s Sauerkraut & European Deli Is One of the Best Day Trips

Morse's Sauerkraut & European Deli

3 of the Best Reasons to Attend Gardens Aglow This Year

View of the light displays at Gardens Aglow in Boothbay Harbor

Spend a Day at the Historic Castle Tucker

View of Castle Tucker

What You Need to Know About the Boothbay Region Land Trust

View from one of the Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves

Why Ovens Mouth Preserve Is One of the Best Places to Explore

Couple hiking at Ovens Mouth Preserve

Boothbay Harbor Is One of the Most Romantic Getaways in Maine

Young smiling couple on a boat enjoying romantic getaways in Maine

How to Explore Monhegan Island: Things To Do

Monhegan Island things to do

5 of the Most Exciting Tidal Transit Kayak Tours

Couple enjoying a sunset tour with Tidal Transit Kayak Company

What You’ll See at the Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery

Different types of wine at Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery

3 of the Best Things to Do at Damariscotta Lake State Park

Couple kayaking at Damariscotta Lake State Park

Everything You Need to Know About Popham Beach State Park

Aerial view of Popham Beach State Park

Have an Incredible Dining Experience at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, ME

Colander of radishes at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, ME

Some of the Best Things to See at the Maine State Music Theatre

Couple enjoying a performance by Maine State Music Theatre

Why You Need to See the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Everything You Need to Know About the Owls Head Transportation Museum

Visit the Owls Head Transportation Museum when you stay with us!

Relive Your Childhood with the Best Day at Dolphin Mini Golf

Miniature golf balls at Dolphin Mini Golf

Spend a Gorgeous Day at the Beautiful Wawenock Golf Club

Enjoy a day at the Wawenock Golf Club

Have the Best Day at Boothbay Harbor Country Club

Reserve a tee time at boothbay harbor country club for a great day on the links!

Why You Need to Plan a Day Trip to Oxbow Brewing Company

Enjoy a flight of beer at Oxbow Brewing Company.

8 Awesome Reasons to Enjoy a Meal at Robinson’s Wharf

Lobster boats at a dock

What You Need to Know About Lobster Fishing Trips in Maine

Boothbay harbor has great lobster fishing trips in Maine

Why You Need to Check Out Hendricks Head Lighthouse

Hendricks Head Lighthouse

Your Guide to The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Photo credit_Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Have an Awesome Day at Pemaquid Beach Park

walkpath to the beach at Pemaquid Beach Park

Why You Need to Take a Boothbay Harbor Maine Puffin Cruise

Take a boothbay harbor maine puffin cruise this summer!

An Evening of Fun Awaits You at The Carousel Music Theater

Carousel Music Theater

Explore History and More at the Maine Maritime Museum

maine-maritime-museum

Grab a Bite to Eat at East Boothbay General Store

East Boothbay General Store

Have a Spectacular Meal When You Choose Boathouse Bistro

Boathouse Bistro

Discover the Most Unique Treasures at the Abacus Gallery

Here Are 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cellardoor Winery

Cellardoor Winery

This is Why You’ll Want to See the Nickels-Sortwell House

Nickels-Sortwell House

See the Best of Maine on These Boothbay Harbor Cruises

Boothbay Harbor cruises

An Expert Guide to the Burnt Island Lighthouse

Burnt Island Lighthouse

Yankee Magazine Editor’s Choice Award Winner!

Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor, ME

The Evolution of the Fresh Fruit Course

Omelet Inspired Deviled Eggs… for breakfast

Deviled Eggs at Topside Inn

Paprika Tomato Poached Eggs on Savory Waffles

Paprika Tomato Poached Eggs on Savory Waffles

2015 Menu Planning is Underway!

Topside Inn Breakfast

7 extraordinary days in the Boothbay Region…

A sailboat on the water in Boothbay Harbor

Redefining Bed+Breakfast!

Orange juice, fruit, and flowers on a table for breakfast