Guidebook for Boothbay Harbor
Food Scene
Red's Eats
41 Water StStop here on the way to BBH for a lobster roll. It's worth the wait!
GREAT coffee, nice people, good snacks and breakfast sandwiches. Family and pet-friendly!
13 locals recommend
Red Cup Coffee House
29 Commercial StGREAT coffee, nice people, good snacks and breakfast sandwiches. Family and pet-friendly!
Our favorite place for breakfast and lunch with a view. The bloody mary's are fabulous!
24 locals recommend
Boothbay Harbor Maine Puffin Cruises
42 Commercial StOur favorite place for breakfast and lunch with a view. The bloody mary's are fabulous!
Classic food with huge menu. Great for large groups and kids. Can get busy in peak season!
25 locals recommend
McSeagull’s Restaurant
14 Wharf StClassic food with huge menu. Great for large groups and kids. Can get busy in peak season!
Wannawaf
31 Granary WayOur favorite ice cream place in town just after the footbridge!
Ports of Italy, Boothbay Harbor
47 Commercial StAmazing food. Lovely owners. Very romantic!
Caper's Catering
27A Townsend AvenueAmazing sandwiches and salads. Can take away or eat in.
Pier One Pizza
15 Wharf StThe best slices in town!
Good chinese food. Pu Pu platter can feed a small village. Step back in time!
6 locals recommend
China By the Sea
96 Townsend AveGood chinese food. Pu Pu platter can feed a small village. Step back in time!
East Boothbay General Store
255 Ocean Point RdGo for the breakfast pizza. Ah-mazing.
Trevett Country Store
381 W Barters Island RdBest Lobster Roll in the area in our humble opinion!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great restaurant and bar scene. In summer, rooftop is the best!
30 locals recommend
Boathouse Bistro | Tapas Bar & Restaurant
12 By-WayGreat restaurant and bar scene. In summer, rooftop is the best!
Mine Oyster
16 Wharf StHas good bands in high season. Fun venue.
Pull a seat up to the bar. A bar made of the hull of a gorgeous wood sailboat. The rum punches are refreshing and the views can't be beat!
Chowder House Boat Bar
22 Granary WayPull a seat up to the bar. A bar made of the hull of a gorgeous wood sailboat. The rum punches are refreshing and the views can't be beat!
Sightseeing
The oldest lighthouse in Maine. Take the Novelty to Burnt Island from Pier 8. Great for families!
Burnt Island
The oldest lighthouse in Maine. Take the Novelty to Burnt Island from Pier 8. Great for families!
Best place for sunset viewing! Park at Grimes Beach, spend 30 minutes exploring this gorgeous community and then perch on the rocks with your wine for the sunset. You won't be disappointed!
19 locals recommend
Ocean Point
Best place for sunset viewing! Park at Grimes Beach, spend 30 minutes exploring this gorgeous community and then perch on the rocks with your wine for the sunset. You won't be disappointed!
Parks & Nature
The most unbelievable gardens you will ever see. Incredible. Don't miss Fairy Houses or the Children's Garden. Spend the day here!
163 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrThe most unbelievable gardens you will ever see. Incredible. Don't miss Fairy Houses or the Children's Garden. Spend the day here!
Our favorite hikes with dogs. About 10-15 minute drive from downtown BBH.
14 locals recommend
Oven's Mouth Preserve
Dover Cross RoadOur favorite hikes with dogs. About 10-15 minute drive from downtown BBH.
Stunning, kid friendly and wide sandy beach. Pack a picnic and spend the day!
19 locals recommend
Pemaquid Beach
Stunning, kid friendly and wide sandy beach. Pack a picnic and spend the day!
Colonial Pemaquid village is largely intact and fascinating!
18 locals recommend
Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Colonial Pemaquid DriveColonial Pemaquid village is largely intact and fascinating!
Shopping
Great clothes and then across the street, Logan's has housewares and also gifts.
10 locals recommend
House of Logan
20 Townsend AveGreat clothes and then across the street, Logan's has housewares and also gifts.
Our favorite store in town. Get books, games, toys, postcards and souvenirs.
11 locals recommend
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Boothbay Harbor
5 Commercial StOur favorite store in town. Get books, games, toys, postcards and souvenirs.
Abacus Gallery
12 McKown StThis gallery/store is a must view!
Forgot a raincoat or sweater? Need a gift? Batteries for your flashlight? The Smiling Cow has EVERYTHING.
Smiling Cow Gift Shop
14 Commercial StForgot a raincoat or sweater? Need a gift? Batteries for your flashlight? The Smiling Cow has EVERYTHING.
Orne's Candy Store
11 Commercial StThe best candy store ever.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
180 Townsend AvePricey during summer but they have it all!
Has beer, wine and liquor and major staples. Sunscreen, vitamins, hats, towels, you hame it!
6 locals recommend
Rite Aid
223 Townsend AveHas beer, wine and liquor and major staples. Sunscreen, vitamins, hats, towels, you hame it!
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak or paddle board here. If you rent for more than 3 days they will drop it at the cabin or our dock!
16 locals recommend
Tidal Transit Kayak
18 Granary WayRent a kayak or paddle board here. If you rent for more than 3 days they will drop it at the cabin or our dock!
Opera House Box Office
86 Townsend AveHas many impressive performers during high season!
Very cool. Great for small children. Has special events during the summer like Thomas the Tank day.
27 locals recommend
Boothbay Railway Village
586 Wiscasset RdVery cool. Great for small children. Has special events during the summer like Thomas the Tank day.
Dolphin Mini Golf
510 Wiscasset RdWho doesn't love mini golf and ice cream?
Maine State Aquarium
Mc Kown Point RoadGreat for a rainy day or just because!