vacationland at its best

Savor summer in Maine at Ocean Point Kitchen, located inside Bluebird Ocean Point Inn over at East Boothbay.  Featuring breakfast lunch and dinner their menu is anchored by local beverages, seafood caught in our own waters, and farm-fresh seasonal salads and entrées. 

Sail the Bennie Alice from Pier 6 in Boothbay Harbor to Cabbage Island, a quintessential Maine experience. The Moore family hosts guests 7 days a week from the end of June through the weekend after Labor Day. There you will enjoy a traditional Downeast clambake cooked on the water's edge. 

The East Boothbay General Store is the perfect spot to grab a quick breakfast or lunch to go. Serving specialty sandwiches, gourmet pizza, chowders & bisques, salads, espresso, breads, and more, the General Store has what you need to fuel up for a day spent exploring.

Craft brewery offering a rustic-style tavern with pub grub & its own beers on tap.

At the heel of the the Boothbay Footbridge, this local brewery boasts an impressive lineup of craft beers that can go hop-for-hop with some of the best in the Maine craft beer circuit.

NEAT. a speakeasy within Marcel's boasts over 300 bottles of bourbon and a craft cocktail menu that is happlily unexpected for Boothbay

Mainetain Charters provides guests a boating adventure they will remember by creating a fun, enthusiastic, friendly atmosphere for every trip.  From families to the serious angler, all are welcome to come aboard and experience mid coast Maine departing from Boothbay Harbor.

Explore the natural beauty of our area at one of the Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves. Porter Preserve and Ovens Mouth Preserve are two of our favorites near the botanical gardens. We recommend grabbing a lobster roll or sandwich at Trevett Country Store and having a picnic at one of the scenic vistas at the preserves.

Covering approximately 270 acres and featuring a variety of gardens and natural areas, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens feature woodland gardens, formal gardens, and trolls. Discover, appreciate, and understand the natural world while partaking in their many educational programs and events throughout the year.

Learn about local history and archeology on this site with panoramic views of the harbor and surrounding area. The property includes the lighthouse, a nice little museum, and a picnic area.

Sail away from it all on your two-hour voyage aboard Boothbay Harbor's schooner to relax and see the Maine coastline. Don't forget to bring your own food and beverages (including wine and cheese) and a windbreaker to stay warm!

Little has changed in the past 200 years here, so it is easy to imagine patrols on the lookout for British warships. Stroll down to the shore beneath the fort and enjoy the peaceful, breathtaking views across the river to Wiscasset. You can see seals and lobster buoys bob in the water as lobstermen drift by. A great spot for a family picnic by the water.

Rent a kayak and launch directly for the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or embark on a Harbor Tour with Tidal Transit Kayak Company. Enjoy a scenic stop at Burnt Island Lighthouse. No experience is necessary. 

Sculpture Boothbay now in its third year, offers the only public walking Sculpture Trail in the State of Maine.  The Trail which began in the downtown corridor of the harbor has now expanded to the East Boothbay and Southport Island peninsulas showcasing the diversity and natural beauty of the Boothbay Region while promoting the arts.  A Trail Map lists the locations of each sculpture and information on each artist. Start your sculpture tour right in front of the Inn. You can pick up a map at the front desk for more sculpture locations around Boothbay Harbor.