Quintessential New England charm
Historic Brunswick offers everything you'd expect from a picturesque village on Maine's Atlantic seaboard: rugged coastline, a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy, trails and waterways to explore and cozy local restaurants serving up fresh seafood. Choose a Brunswick vacation rental for summer hiking, biking and beach fun or winter sports and snows. Sightseeing further afield can take in Portland's shops, pubs, clubs, museums and arts scene – just 30 minutes away – or the state capital, Augusta, just under an hour up the Androscoggin River.
Sightseeing in and around Brunswick
Are you searching for attractions to visit while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Brunswick a fun place to get away. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Maine State Aquarium (16.9 mi / 27.1 km)
- Maine Wildlife Park (20.4 mi / 32.8 km)
- Land's End Gift Shop (13.7 mi / 22 km)
- Boothbay Golf Course (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
- Capt Lyman Stuart, LLC (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
- Spring Meadows Golf Course (18.1 mi / 29.1 km)
Brunswick's sights and sounds
Your Brunswick vacation rental offers a perfect base to explore the verdant local parks, pretty local villages bursting with New England charm, and miles of wooded trails to hike and bike. Then there are the dreamy beaches and iconic lighthouses of the Maine coast and the windswept islands of Casco Bay. The campus and cosmopolitan alumni of Bowdoin College lend Brunswick a proud literary heritage and a thriving arts and entertainment scene. Foodies can check out the local farmers' market, while the festive community events bring everybody together.
Brunswick's wintery wonders
Despite Brunswick's idyllic coastal location, which lends the region to summer holidays, you can expect snow during the winter months. At this time of year, you can join with the crowds skating on Maine Street. Pause for a warming hot chocolate or a draught of a local craft brew at one of the local cafes, bars or breweries along the way, or visit the historic Fort Andross Mill Complex, now a thriving hub of business and pleasure on the banks of the Androscoggin. And don't forget, there are miles of local trails to ski, snowmobile or snowshoe under snowy mountains and fragrant, snow-dusted forests.
Brunswick's natural delights
There's a wealth of nature spaces to explore in Brunswick. In summer months, canoe or kayak from Mill Street canoe portage down to the 250th Anniversary Park along the Androscoggin River as it flows through the city. Meanwhile, the city's Coffin Pond Recreation Area is a fantastic spot for summer swimming. You can hike Brunswick's highest point, the Pinnacle, in the sweeping acres of forested hills and wetlands at Cox Pinnacle Park. Or, 20 minutes from Brunswick vacation rentals, the rocky shores and ancient hemlocks at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park are a renowned osprey-spotting and picnic spot.
Transportation to and around Brunswick
Fly into Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State), the closest airport, located 29.1 mi (46.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM), which is 25.3 mi (40.7 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, the main station is Brunswick Station.