- Our list of the best things to do in Augusta, Maine, features the top 48 nearby activities — including 18 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Augusta, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Augusta, ME , followed by 31 popular activities in nearby cities, including Damariscotta, Waterville, Wiscasset, Gardiner, Skowhegan, Lewiston and Auburn
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Step back into history by visiting Boothbay Railway Village. At the village, visitors can visit a 13 building historic village, see many antique cars, and ride on a steam train.
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Built in 1824 and enhanced during its almost 2 centuries of existence, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum is dedicated to the hero of the Civil War which later became the Governor of Maine. It has collections depicting Chamberlain's life, family and career.
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Visitors to Boothbay Railway Village can experience a bygone era that includes vintage automobiles, 19th century buildings and the steam locomotive exhibit that can be ridden through the village. The antique vehicles include cars over 100 years old.
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As a destination for amateur geology, Mt. Apatite offers visitors a variety of rock quarries containing gems and stones to dig and collect. The area has trails, creeks, and forests for visitors to explore.
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Located on 85 acres, Thomas Point Beach & Campground offers an outdoor recreation area for family outings, camping, swimming, and more. The campground hosts yearly events like festivals, craft fairs, and private parties.
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The Boothbay Railway Museum is ringed by a train track, and visitors can ride a model train to various museum locations. Displays include antique cars, toys, a replica of a classic fire house, and antique farming equipment.
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The Joshua L. Chamberlain museum is located in the restored home of the Gettysburg hero who also served as governor and university president after the war. Daily tours through the museum are conducted by the local historical society.
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Thomas Point Beach offers a playground, softball facility, volleyball area, and a kite flying area, along with a beach. The facility hosts numerous special events each year including bluegrass festivals, art festivals, car shows, craft shows, and Special Olympics.
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Studio 48 Performing Arts Center offers instruction in dance, theater, singing and acting with open classes and private lessons. Their dance classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary as well as toddler classes.
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Bowdoin College is a small liberal art college offering 39 majors and minors. Visitors to the campus can view their Museum of Art, the Perry-MacMillan Artic Museum, or watch the Polar Bears compete in several sporting events.