We here at the Fisherman's Wharf know that our guests like to enjoy many different activities during their vacations. Boothbay Harbor and the surrounding area offers a myriad of options to fill our guest's time, be it shopping in the harbor, enjoy a scenic cruise on the water or hiking on beautiful local trails. Though your options are many, below are some suggested things to do while on vacation in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Have questions? Feel free to call us, we would be happy to answer any questions about the area around the Fisherman's Wharf Inn.
207-633-4818
With over 30 miles of hiking trails, open year round, throughout the area, the BRLT is the place to start if hiking is what you are looking to do. Ranging in difficulty from easy to challenging, many of these trails are a short drive from the Fisherman’s Wharf inn. www.bbrlt.org
86 Townsend Ave • 207-633-5159
For generations the historic Opera House(1894) stage has played host to actors and musicians from around the state and around the globe. With over 100 events and performances annually, there is almost always something happening at the House-evenings with a Grammy winning musician, nights of jazz, rocking Celtic concerts, holiday celebrations, community events and much more. With fine acoustics, historic charm, a great old bar room upstairs and a commitment to reasonably priced tickets, the Opera House is a gathering place for the local community and visitors alike. See website for schedule details. Short walk from the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn. www.boothbayoperahouse.com
Route 27, Boothbay • 207-633-6309
Featuring fully staged productions of Broadway favorites, the Boothbay Playhouse invites you to be entertained by, “Man’s most powerful and vivid way to tell a story….the Living Theater.” Four different productions throughout the summer are artfully recreated on this local stage- immerse yourself in the magic of Broadway, while vacationing on the Maine coast. A short drive from the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, see website for schedule details. www.boothbayplayhouse.com
Route 27 • 207-633-5297
Dinner, music and fun makes for a perfect evening in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. While you make your dinner selection and are being served, the talented and friendly servers entertain you with a lively cabaret featuring the best music from Broadway composers, such as Irving Berlin, Noel Coward and Howard Arlen, or marvelous singers of the 1920s-1960s, such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline or the Andrews Sisters. Then, with a cup of coffee and a fresh baked dessert in front of you, watch as the curtain goes up and the cast sings and dances in an original review created just for you. Just a short drive from the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn. www.carouselmusictheater.org
194 McKown Pt Road • West Boothbay Harbor • 207-633-9542
With touch tanks, exhibits, and presentations, the Maine State Aquarium is a great place to learn and experience the Maine coastal ecosystem. Ranging from a shark touch tank to giant, rare lobsters, the knowledge and friendly staff is sure to make your visit entertaining and informative. A great place to take the family. Just a short drive from the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn. www.maine.gov/dmr/rm/aquarium/
Route 27, Boothbay • 207-633-4727
Take a ride through history! The Boothbay Railway Village is an educational, historical and cultural museum whose mission is to collect, preserve and demonstrate railroading, antique automobiles, small town rural life with an emphasis on Maine between 1850 and 1950. The main attraction is a ride on an authentic steam locomotive, which winds its way through the grounds of the Boothbay Railway Village. Fun for all ages. www.railwayvillage.org
Barter’s Island Road, Boothbay • 207-633-4333
“Wow!” is the word heard most often at the Gardens. Fabulous ornamental, children’s, and sensory gardens; miles of waterfront and woodland trails on 250 acres; a fine café and shop; art exhibits; and events and programs for all ages in all seasons make this a must for visitors. Just a short drive from Fisherman’s Wharf, the Gardens is great place to enjoy the outdoors and beauty of Maine. www.mainegardens.org
Route 27, Boothbay • 207-633-4828
Play your way through 18 holes of fun at the Dolphin Mini-golf course. Home of the 2008 US Miniature Golf open, the course challenges you with “Maine” themed holes, such as the Fisherman’s House on 8 and Whale on 16. Great fun for families and couple- an elusive hole-in-one on the 19th hole nets you a free game! www.dolphinminigolf.com
207-380-7677
Looking for an authentic Maine experience? Why not join Captain Clive Farrin aboard the F/V Swallow, and experience the life of a working lobster fisherman. This one hour tour gives guests a hands-on experience, learning how lobsters are caught, traps are baited, and how Maine lobstermen have conserved and protected their resources since 1900. Pick up from the public landing next door to the Fisherman’s Wharf, and please note that this is a working lobster boat and schedules tours for the morning. Maximum of six people, minimum of two, please book at least a week in advance. www.lobsterfrommaine.com/golobstering.aspx
Pier 6 • 207-633-7200
Your Downeast Clambake adventure begins with a scenic tour of Boothbay Harbor aboard the Bennie Alice, en route to 5-1/2 acre Cabbage Island in Linekin Bay. There, a succulent feast of Maine lobsters and clams with all the traditional fixings awaits you. Cabbage Island has been the home of traditional clambakes since 1956, and your hosts, the Moore family, cordially welcome you to experience this “Downeast” tradition! Come hungry and book early for this popular excursion, leaving from Pier 6 at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn. www.cabbageislandclambakes.com
Pier 8 • 207-633-2284
Offering a plethora of sightseeing tours, Balmy Day’s Cruises selections include the popular Monhegan Island Day Trip, the Burnt Island Lighthouse Tour, and mackerel fishing about the Miss Boothbay. Take a full day to visit the striking beauty of Monhegan Island, twelve miles off the Maine coast, an island known to inspire artists and lovers of nature both. Experience the Burnt Island “living” lighthouse, as its’ residents acquaint you with the traditional life of a lighthouse keeper and his family. Ply the seas with a rod and reel on a two-hour mackerel fishing tour- they bring you to the fish, you do the rest. All this and more is available just a short walk from the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn. www.balmydayscruises.com
Pier 6 • 207-633-6598
Enjoy the Maine coastline in elegant style aboard the Schooner Eastwind, Boothbay Harbor’s largest charter schooner. Enjoy two hours of relaxation on the sea, taking in lighthouses, fishing lobsterman, sea life and the rocky coast of Maine. Having sailed twice around the world, the captain of this hand built vessel is ready and willing to share his knowledge and the beauty of coastal Maine with you. Begin you schooner journey right outside your door. www.schoonereastwind.com
18 Granary Way • 207-633-7140
Whether you would like a guided tour or to strike out on your own, Tidal Transit is the place to start. Offering both a variety of tours, led by knowledgeable Registered Maine Guides, and kayaks to rent for personal exploration, the staff at Tidal Transit will happily set you up to make the most of your vacation. Single and tandem kayaks, as well as bicycles are available for rent. www.kayakboothbay.com
Pier 6 • 207-633-3500
Enjoy the finest whale watching in the harbor aboard the Harbor Princess. Offering whale watching, harbor tours, and music cruises, the crew of the Princess is sure to make your trip a special one. Enjoy reggae on Sunday nights and classic oldies on Thursday nights. Docked at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, the ship is literally waiting right outside your door to take you on an ocean adventure. www.whaleme.com
Fisherman's Wharf Inn • Pier 6 • 22 Commercial Street • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 • 1-800-628-6872
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