- Our list of the best things to do in Damariscotta, Maine, features the top 175 nearby activities — including 102 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Damariscotta, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Damariscotta, ME , followed by 164 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Brunswick, Augusta, Bath, Rockport, Boothbay, Camden, New Harbor, Wiscasset, Owls Head, Topsham, Phippsburg, Monhegan, Port Clyde, Gardiner, Georgetown and Rangeley
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Named by some magazines, including the Boston Globe, as one of the main points of interests in the area, the Bath Iron Works has built ships since 1884, including for the United States Army.
17.4 Miles
At Bath Area Family Ymca, visitors can take advantage of fitness equipment and an indoor lap pool. The gymnasium has equipment like bars, mats, and even a two story rock climbing wall.
17.6 Miles
Maine Maritime Museum showcases the marine history of Maine with its historic shipyard, a full size sailing vessel replica accompanied with other interactive exhibits.
17.9 Miles
Located in the heart of downtown Gardiner, Gardiner Waterfront offers a public boat launch as well as areas for picnicking and fishing. The boardwalk offers views of the water and opportunities to fish.
18.3 Miles
Reid State Park features a sandy beach unlike the usual rocky shoreline which is found in Maine in addition to a number of hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy activities like picnicking, swimming and wildlife watching here.
18.5 Miles
Kennebec River Rail Trail is a multi-purpose walkway which runs parallel to old railroad tracks and offers scenic views of the river.
19.1 Miles
Damariscove Island is home to a historic, picturesque village and lighthouse. Visitors can dock boats in many places around the island for picnics on the beach or to explore island coves. There is also a walking trail with historical markers.
19.9 Miles
A 119-acre nature preserve, the Josephine Newman Sanctuary is affiliated with the Audubon Society. The sanctuary features more than two and a half miles of hiking trails, and contains salt marsh areas and woodland areas.
19.9 Miles
Chickawaukee Lake is a scenic body of water suitable for boating, swimming, and other water sports. Trails for hiking and biking run around its perimeter, and it is stocked with trout for fishermen.
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Harbor Park is a green space within view of the scenic Rockland Harbor. Host to a variety of special events, festivals, and races, the park also offers walking trails and picnic areas.