Boothbay: a little slice of coastal heaven
Boothbay encompasses a small area along the Maine coastal and includes the villages of East Boothbay and Trevett. It's a hive of activity during the summer, when travelers descend on the area for some fun in the sun. With its proximity to the sea, it's unsurprising that the town's main industry is fishing and those freshly-caught catches make it onto most restaurants' menus. Days are best spent on the beach with the family or grabbing some water sports equipment and paddling along the beautiful waterways. If the weather takes a turn, there's no shortage of attractions like the aquarium to dive into.
Aquariums and botanical gardens in Boothbay
Off the water, you'll find an equally impressive list of things to do near your Boothbay vacation rental. Botanists won't be disappointed by the 250-acre Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, which is filled with native and exotic flora. The Maine State Aquarium is great for kids who can discover what the ocean life is all about. Alternatively, history buffs with an interest in railroads shouldn't skip the Boothbay Railway Village. If you're in town at the right time, you might be lucky enough to catch one of the many annual festivities from Windjammer Days to Fisherman's Festival.
Paddle along at your own pace in Boothbay
Most of Boothbay's things to do involve the surrounding waterways. You can hop on rented kayaks to spend sunny days paddling around the islands and harbor or, if that sounds like too much effort, see this beautiful part of Maine from the back of a traditional wooden schooner, on one of the daily high-season cruises. You can't truly say you've been to Maine until you've experienced the time-old tradition of lobstering and if angling is your thing, bring your rod and set up on the banks to cast the line in search of a big one.
Exploring the natural landscape of Boothbay
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Boothbay is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Barrett Park (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Cabbage Island (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- Pemaquid Beach Park (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
- Reid State Park (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
Traveling to and around Boothbay
The nearest airport is in Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State), located 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away.
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