- Our list of the best things to do in Wiscasset, Maine, features the top 146 nearby activities — including 79 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wiscasset, 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 6 things to do within the city of Wiscasset, ME , followed by 140 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Augusta, Freeport, Bath, Damariscotta, Boothbay, New Harbor, Phippsburg, Topsham, Monhegan, Gardiner, Georgetown, Port Clyde and Camden
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Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the U.S. Capitol, designed the Maine State House that opened in January 1832. Today, visitors can tour the state house and see historical portraits, a rotating display of modern artist, and special activities in the Hall of Flags.
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The Governor Hill Mansion serves as a special events venue. The mansion contains four areas that can be rented: the Receiving room hosting up to 10 people, the Gold room hosting up to 15 people, the Parlor hosting up to 54 people, and Columbus Hall hosting up to 250 people.
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The Marine State History Museum has over 500,000 artifacts in the history collection including the United States only viewable collection of Civil War Flags. Elsewhere in the museum, visitors can also see Maine's largest archaeological collection and natural history specimens dating back to 1830.
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Old Fort Western was built in 1754, and is the oldest surviving wooden fort in America. Visitors can also see the James Howard that was inhabited by 1770, and the general store stocked with supplies sold by Howard to other settlers.
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Featuring a bronze statue of a young child, Samantha Smith's statue in Augusta pays tribute to her impact on history during the Cold War. The statue has a small plaque with background information on her life.
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Local geological history of Maine is put on display at Sonny's Museum which features exhibits of prominent rock and gemstone specimens. There is even an extensive retail store where guests can purchase stones, fossils, and even semi-precious gemstone jewelry.
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The scenic St. George River runs through the small coastal town of Camden, offering recreational paddling options. A wide range of trails run along the banks of the river for those seeking land-based activities.
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284 Western Avenue at I-95, Augusta, ME 04330
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Voted by the readers of Down East Magazine as the Best Spa in 2010 and 2011, the Spa at the Best Western Senator Inn has fitness and swimming facilities and its own restaurant, among others. It has plenty of packages, with the aim of satisfying the preferences of every client.
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An Audubon nature preserve, Mast Landing Sanctuary spans 140 acres, and is home to a diverse variety of plant and animal species. The sanctuary has miles of hiking trails available, as well.
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Pettengill Farm
Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main Street, Freeport, ME 4032
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Maintained and operated by the Freeport Historical Society, Pettengill Farm rests on 140 acres of land, and is surrounded by gardens, fields, and walking trails. The farm dates from the early nineteenth century, and is open for tours.