Wake up to watching the Lobster Boats:
Watch local lobstermen leave the harbor to fish for Maine Lobster while you enjoy your morning coffee/breakfast from your private deck or balcony. Then, later in the morning you can watch as the tour boats begin leaving for island tours, Puffin cruises, lighthouse tours, river cruises, whale watching & fishing expeditions. Later in the afternoon the Lobster Boats return & just a hundred yards away at the Fish Pier you can see them unload their catch of the day. Soon after you can watch as fresh lobsters are delivered right next door to The Lobster Dock where you can pick your own out for dinner. 'Put me down for a 2# one with an order of freshly dug Steamer Clams!'
Nationally known Maine Botanical Gardens:
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, on Barters Island Road in Boothbay, invites you to visit and watch our gardens grow. Even in winter, there are sights to see and trails to walk or snowshoe. The gardens are full of interesting textures, shapes, and colors. Then, come spring, revel in the brilliant color and masterful stonework in the spectacular Central Gardens, Rhododendron & Perennial Garden, Shoreland Garden of Native Plants, and Hillside Garden. Walk groomed trails along the shore and on ledge-lined paths on our 248-acre waterfront landscape. Savor the peace you'll find amidst natural woods, wildflowers and ferns, and see outdoor sculpture displayed in perfect settings. Stop by the spacious Visitor Center where we offer wonderful learning opportunities and special events (see below). Please come to the Garden and watch Maine's first botanical garden flourish!
Boothbay Region Land Trust and Opera House:
The Boothbay region is known for its spectacular natural beauty, rocky shores, coastal islands, and river corridors. Since 1980, the Boothbay Region Land Trust has conserved the beauty of the Boothbay region by protecting land for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents and visitors in the Boothbay region.
'The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor provides a performance, exhibition and activity center for the creative life of the region. It combines the inspiration and ambiance of a carefully restored historical building with the advantages of a well-designed, modern multi-use facility.
Serving a wide range of arts and civic organizations, it strives to enliven and enrich the region on a year-round basis, and grow along with the needs and vision of the community.'
Other Activities:
Swimming off the dock, kayaking around the harbor, hiking & Geocaching land trust preserves
