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Let’s go for a walk i n the city of Bath, in Midcoast Maine, on the banks of the Kennebec River. Learn about the place, the people, and their role in American history over four centuries.

Why tour Bath? History abounds here in a vibrant downtown, largely intact as it was in its 19th century boom time , surrounded by walkable neighborhoods of majestic private homes - all nestled among a breathtaking natural environment. From river to ocean, preserves and parks abound. And yes, we have lobster rolls!

Historic Bath - Our Flagship Tour

Available now! Immerse yourself in the fun and fascinating City of Ships on the Kennebec River, in the heart of Midcoast. Focusing on picturesque, vibrant downtown Bath, learn about the people and events over the past 400 years. 90 minutes

Historic Neighborhood Tour

Available now! Discover the enduring stories of these homes and the sea captains and shipbuilders who lived in them. Walk Bath’s tree-lined historic district where Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian architecture abound. 75 minutes

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Can’t decide? Maybe our scheduled tour times don’t work for you? Or, you are organizing a team building event or hosting visitors for a wedding? Just contact us for a custom tour, time or date at a reasonable rate.

Location: Downtown Bath, ME.

Phone: 207-208-7639

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Our Mission is "Partnering to Promote & Preserve Historic Downtown Bath".  Our programming and events focus on bringing people into our downtown. In addition, our tourism, marketing, business and residential services extend to the wider region of Midcoast Maine. 

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Bath & Phippsburg

Ships have been very good for Bath and Phippsburg. Bath is still called the City of Ships and the heritage of shipbuilding and shipping have left this town with neighborhoods full of gorgeous mansions, churches and businesses built during its heyday in the sea trade. Today, the monstrous cranes of Bath’s shipyard, The Bath Iron Works (BIW), still tower over the downtown.

Things to Do in Bath

Today, Bath is a Designated Main Street Community , recognized for its work preserving its beautiful and historic downtown. It’s stuffed with shops, restaurants and galleries. Main Street Bath has events throughout the year including Heritage Days in early July, an Old Fashioned Christmas , and Winterfest - an annual celebration with a lantern parade, ice sculptures, shopping and more in February.

Shopping in downtown Bath is a delight! Visit   Island Treasure Toy s for puzzles, games, and craft kits, and then enjoy a treat at Bath’s Sweete Shoppe , a candy shop offering sweet delights and gifts. For book lovers,  Mockingbird Bookshop  offers timeless classics, new releases, and local favorites, as well as steaming cups of tea to-go, while   Open Door Bookstore  specializes in rare and out-of-print books. Refresh your space at   Maine Street Design Co with a selection of local home décor products and a professional design team ready to assist you. Home cooks and kitchen gadget lovers know that  Now You’re Cooking  is a must when it comes to cookware shopping. They also carry a wonderful wine selection.

Downtown, the   Chocolate Church Arts Center  – built inside a Gothic Revival church – offers concerts and plays, such as those by the   Studio Theatre of Bath .

The Maine Maritime Museum sits within the former Percy and Small Shipyard, once a builder of wooden sailing ships. The shipyard buildings are incorporated into the museum and used as exhibits. Outside is a life-sized sculpture of the ‘Wyoming,’ the largest sailing ship built in North America. It was constructed in the yard. You can take a boat tour of surrounding lighthouses and the Bath Iron Works facility. You can also visit a reproduction of Maine’s first ship ever built – Virginia – which was constructed at the Popham Colony in 1607.

To learn more about Bath’s heritage, take a walk. This walking tour  will lead you through its charming and historic center. Looking for some more exercise? Try the many hiking and biking trails in Bath, many in nature preserves. If you want to get on the water, hop in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard from Seaspray Kayaking and Paddleboarding .

Things to Do in Phippsburg

Phippsburg, down a peninsula from Bath, is home to Popham Beach State Park , with a glorious stretch of sand where the Kennebec River meets the sea. Movie junkies should keep an eye out; the park provided important locations for the Kevin Costner/Paul Newman movie ‘Message in a Bottle.’

History fans can also visit two forts – Fort Popham and Fort Baldwin . Both were designed to guard the mouth of the Kennebec River from invading navies. Massive Fort Popham was constructed of granite blocks on the banks of the river during the Civil War era. Fort Baldwin was built later, just before World War I. Both are now state historic sites.

Restaurants in Bath and Phippsburg

Looking for some something good to eat? In Bath, check out the Kennebec Tavern , J. R. Maxwell & Co. , or The Cabin for hand-tossed pizzas. In Phippsburg, consider The Ledges Pub at Sebasco Harbor Resort and Spinneys at Popham Beach . Also check out these suggestions and scroll down our list of regional businesses below.

Where to Stay in Bath and Phippsburg

In Bath, you can choose from a number of accommodations including the Hampton Inn Bath Brunswick , the Kennebec Inn , the Middle Street Inn , the Benjamin F. Packard House , the Pryor House and The Inn at Bath . In Phippsburg, consider the Sebasco Harbor Resort and the historic 1774 Inn . Also check out these suggestions and scroll down the list of regional businesses

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Embark Maine Tours - Walking Tours of Bath, Maine

Walking tours of historic Bath, Maine, the City of Ships.

Phone: 207-208-7639

Website: www.embarkmainetours.com

Address: Downtown Bath, Maine , Bath

Kennebec Inn

#1 B&B by TripAdvisor; only Select Registry & Blue Diamond.

Phone: 207-443-5324

Website: www.kennebecinn.com

Address: 696 High Street , Bath

Chocolate Church Arts Center

Offering live music, gallery exhibitions, theatre for young artists, lectures and workshops

Phone: 207-442-8455

Website: chocolatechurch.com

Address: 804 Washington St. , Bath

Markings Gallery

Markings Gallery represents over 50 artists creating fine local art and craft in mid-coast Maine.

Phone: 207-443-1499

Website: www.markingsgallery.com

Address: 50 Front Street , Bath

The Bath Trolley

The Bath Trolley provides transportation within the City of Bath to visitors and residents.

Phone: 207-443-8363, 2074438363

Website: www.cityofbath.com

Address: 55 Front Street , Bath

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is committed to conserving land and wildlife habitat of the Lower...

Phone: 207-442-8400

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Address: 92 Front Street, 2nd floor PO Box 1128 , Bath

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Maine Lighthouse Boat Tours

Lighthouses are an iconic symbol of Maine , part of the seafaring history and culture. Today, lighthouses are the more popular attractions for Maine visitors touring the coast . Few lighthouses in Maine are stationed with lighthouse keepers, many are now automated, but they continue to serve as beacons to guide boaters, sailors, fishermen and pleasure yachts safely back to their Maine harbors. Read on for coastal boat tours offering lighthouse sightseeing.

Ogunquit is best known for its immaculate sandy beach, vibrant art community,  dining and shopping scene, this coastal town also offers coastal boat tours. Cruises will depart from Perkin’s Cove and travel south along the coast to see Cape Neddick’s Nubble Lighthouse by sea in York and Boone Island Lighthouse out to sea. Discover more on Ogunquit and things to do: Ogunquit Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Ogunquit Beach Lodging

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Several boat cruises provide lighthouse tours from Portland. Taking the Casco Bay Ferry Line you can cruise out to sea and see Portland Harbor Breakwater Light (Bug Light), Spring Point Ledge Light, Ram Island Ledge Light, and the famed Portland Head Light, even Twin Lights at Cape Elizabeth. Scenic lighthouse boat tours also give travelers the chance to view the idyllic Islands of Casco Bay. Discover more on Portland and things to do: Portland Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Portland Lodging

This quaint coastal town, while small, is a setting for a quiet Maine vacation as well as a slew of ocean excursions. The boat tour will travel through finger-like peninsulas and islands of Maine’s Midcoast offering varied ocean views and inspiring curiosity around every corner. Lighthouse tour includes: Sequin Island Light, Pond Island Light, Perkins Island Light, Squirrel Point Light, The Kennebec Range Lights, Doubling Point Light, Hendricks Head Light, The Cuckholds Light, Ram Island Ledge Light, Burnt Island Light. Things to do in Bath: Maine Maritime Museum Find places to stay: Bath Lodging

Boothbay Harbor

Aside from the on land attractions in Boothbay Harbor , there are many boat tours which offer fantastic lighthouse sightseeing along the Midcoast. Lighthouse tour includes: Burnt Island Light, Marshall Point Lighthouse, Southern Island Light, Rams Ledge Light, Whitehead and Two Bush Light. Discover more on Boothbay Harbor and things to do: Boothbay Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Boothbay Harbor Lodging

The drive out Pemaquid Peninsula to New Harbor provides calm and quiet, yet stunning coastal vistas. Pemaquid Point Light and its home on land is a grand observation by sea. Pemaquid Point Light is one of the most idyllic lighthouses with commanding views of the Atlantic. Lighthouse boat tours from New Harbor can take you out to the remote  Monhegan Island and see its pinnacle Mohegan Lighthouse. Discover more on New Harbor and things to do: Pemaquid Peninsula Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Boothbay Harbor Lodging

Home to the largest fleet of Windjammers in the United States, it’s little surprise that Rockland is an ideal location for coastal sailing tours and viewing Maine lighthouses. Lighthouse tours can include: Rockland Breakwater Light, Pemaquid Point Light, and Owl’s Head Light. Travelers can visit Brown’s Head Light and Goose Rocks Light during their cruise to Vinalhaven Island and around beautiful Penobscot Bay. Discover more on Rockland and things to do: Rockland Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Rockland Lodging

Well known home of Andre the Seal, this little gem of a town is also a significant provider of great lighthouse boat tours along with interesting seafaring history. Lighthouse tours include: Indian Island Lighthouse, Owls Head, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouses, Curtis Island Lighthouse. Discover more on Rockport and things to do: Rockport Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Rockport Lodging

Lighthouses easily viewed from Camden include: Brown’s Head Light, Curtis Island Light, Goose Rocks Light, Grindle Point Light, Heron Neck Light, Isle au Haut Light, Manticus Rock Light, Owls Head Light, Rockland Breakwater Light, Rockland Harbor Southwest Light and Saddleback Ledge Light. Discover more on Camden and things to do: Camden Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Camden Lodging

Stonington / Deer Isle

Lighthouse tours out to the islands of Stonington and Deer Isle include views of Robinson Point Light, Saddleback Light, Brown’s Head Lighthouse, Goose Rocks Light, Heron Neck Light, Pumpkin Light, and Mark Island Light, Dyce Light in Castine Things to do: Island Heritage Trust and Shore Acres Preserve Find places to stay: Deer Isle Lodging  and Castine Hotels and BnBs

Bar Harbor has so many boat tours leaving the bustling sea village on Mount Desert Island. A lighthouse tour on a boat is  a must do to see Acadia’s astounding mountainous landscapes competing against the ocean. You can see a dozen lighthouses on a tour from Bar Harbor. Lighthouses include Baker Island Light, Egg Rock, Great Duck Island, Mount Desert Rock Light, Burnt Coat, Robinson Point, Saddleback, Matinicus, Heron Neck, Brown’s Head, Goose Rocks, Deer Island Thorofare, Blue Hill Bay, Bass Harbor, and Bear Island Lights. Discover more on Bar Harbor and things to do: Bar Harbor Maine Vacation Guide Find places to stay: Bar Harbor Lodging

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It would be great if someone in Southern Maine would put together a tour of ALL the So Maine Lighthouses on the same trip. That would be an awesome journey.

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Youth Apprenticeship Week 2024 – May 6th – May 10th

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The electrical trade is critical to Maine’s infrastructure and its economic competitiveness. As more and more students see the value in pursuing careers in the trade industry, CTE schools may find it difficult to keep up with the wave of interested students. Advanced Technical Schooling (ATS) brings an innovative and simple solution to this problem. Join us as ATS (an approved electrical program by the US Department of Labor) presents its options to area high schools. Foster Career & Technical Education will also highlight what you can expect and experience in developing such a program.

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The Best Places to Stay in Portland, Maine

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Close your eyes and picture a summer setting—and if it includes the sights, sounds, and smells of the sea coupled with al fresco meals and sun-drenched activities, take this as your sign to book a trip to Portland, Maine. This coastal city is beloved for its Old Port and storybook lighthouses, and while lobster rolls and clam chowder are famously on offer, the food scene is diverse and thriving, so be sure to swing by a couple of food trucks while in town and don’t miss out on the craft beer scene, either.

Whether you spend your days at sea on a whale-watching tour or strolling through the maze of picturesque cobblestone streets, booking a charming home base for your getaway is a must. Ahead, explore the best places to stay while in Portland, Maine, from quaint bed and breakfasts to boutique hotels housed in historic buildings.

Longfellow Hotel

This 48-room Small Luxury Hotels of the World property finally opens its doors this summer in Portland’s historic West End. It’s the first independent, full-service hotel to open in the city in two decades and is owned and operated by Uncommon Hospitality , with design by Post Company . The hotel’s food and beverage amenities will include wellness-focused Twinflower Café and a European-style lobby bar named Five of Clubs. The spa, Astraea, will be a particular highlight with private infrared sauna rooms and experiences tailored toward massage and meditation. Longfellow will also offer a complimentary house car that can provide guest transportation into the Old Port—a must when visiting.

Amenities: Restaurant, spa, bar, bicycle rentals

Address: 754 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102

The Blind Tiger

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Arranged across a pair of renovated 19th-century homes in the West End, this boutique property blends the coziness of a guest house with the amenities of a discerning hotel. Blind Tiger on Danforth is set in a Federal-style mansion house, while Blind Tiger on Carleton occupies an 1869 Victorian townhouse. The rooms are decorated with local artwork, vintage furniture pieces, and layers of decor accents collected over time, adding to the nostalgic feel. While here, be sure to borrow the property’s picnic blanket and baskets for a day in the sun, or head for the historic speakeasy turned billiard room for an after-dinner tipple.

Amenities: Breakfast, billiards, fitness center, on-site parking

Address: 163 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102

Black Point Inn

This beachfront hotel is located a few minutes from Portland proper in the Prouts Neck area, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides. The property was originally built in 1878, and now offers 25 rooms and suites, each with individual furnishings and design schemes. There are several areas for guests to sprawl out, from the Sun Porch (stocked with games and books) to the Legendary Cliff Walk (a 1.75-mile trek that winds along the shoreline). Bikes, kayaks, and a pool are also among the offerings, as well as The Chart Room, the hotel’s main restaurant with breathtaking food and locally sourced cuisine.

Amenities: Restaurant, fitness center, tennis courts, private beach, swimming pool

Address: 510 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

The Press Hotel

Housed in the historic headquarters of the Portland Press Herald , this Autograph Collection hotel spills across seven different floors with nods to the building’s history (think typewriters and printing press motifs). Even the rooms and suites take design cues from the newspaper; each one comes with a vintage-style ‘journalist’ desk, wood floors, herringbone area rugs, and local artwork. The hotel’s Union restaurant is hyper-focused on sourcing local ingredients from land to sea, including honey harvested on their very own rooftop.

Amenities: Restaurant, bar, fitness center, airport shuttle

Address: 119 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101

Inn by the Sea

A picturesque oceanfront resort merely a few minutes from Portland, the Inn by the Sea is quintessential Maine. Book one of the property’s Beach Suites to enjoy an outdoor patio and deck overlooking the water, and be sure to begin each morning with a peaceful stroll along the mile of sandy beach. The hotel’s restaurant, Sea Glass, offers an afternoon tea service complete with a lobster roll and front-row views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.

Amenities: Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness center, spa, private beach

Address: 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Pomegranate Inn

Vibrant and eccentric, this bed and breakfast is a celebration of color and print. It’s housed within an 1884-era building and each room flaunts unique qualities, such as fireplaces with intricate hearths, large windows, and painted murals. And because this is a B&B, expect a lovely breakfast each morning consisting of fresh bites such as an egg and asparagus scramble served with fresh pastries and coffee.

Amenities: Breakfast, fireplaces, pet-friendly

Address: 49 Neal Street Portland, ME 04102

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Bread and bagels at The Works Cafe in downtown Portland. Photo by Aimsel Ponti

From New York-style boiled bagels to Montreal-inspired wood-fired ones, there’s lots of great bagels in southern Maine and several shops have the accolades to back that up.

In 2023, Bon Appetit named bagels from Rose Foods and Rover Bagel among the best in the country.

Two years before that,  Food & Wine Magazine put Rover, Forage and Scratch Baking Co. on its list of best bagels in the U.S.

Whether you like yours toasted with cream cheese or as the bread for your breakfast sandwich, you can find plenty of styles and flavors from Biddeford to Brunswick.

BEACH BAGELS

The offerings at Beach Bagels include a French toast and marble bagel, and the cream cheese menu comprises spreads like strawberry, olive and honey walnut. Along with breakfast sandwiches, Beach Bagels has hearty breakfast options like omelets and pancakes. Best of all, you’re steps away from a beach stroll. Just don’t let the seagulls steal your bagel. Advertisement

WHEN: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily WHERE: 34 Old Orchard St., Old Orchard Beach. beachbagels.yolasite.com ______________

Dutchman’s opened in 2022 as a pop-up housed at Nomad pizza in Brunswick’s Fort Andross building. It’s since become a permanent fixture there and uses the pizzeria’s wood-fired ovens to bake its bagels. The hand-shaped, honey-boiled bagels come in plain, roasted garlic, poppy and a bagel-of-the-day flavor.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday to Sunday WHERE: Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. dutchmans.me ______________

FORAGE MARKET

Making bagels at Forage Market involves a two-day aging process. The bagels are naturally leavened with wild yeast starter and baked next to a hardwood fire. There are usually five flavors available, including sesame and garlic. Breakfast sandwiches (including vegan options) are available. Forage also has a location in Lewiston. Advertisement

WHEN: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday WHERE: 123 Washington Ave., Portland. foragemarket.com _____________

MISTER BAGEL

There are 10 or so Mister Bagel locations in Maine, including South Portland and Falmouth. It all began with the Portland location, which was the first bagel shop to open in Maine. The late Rick Hartglass started Mister Bagel in 1977, and it is still a family business. Music fans will appreciate the breakfast sandwich menu, which includes The David Bowie (bacon, egg and American cheese), the Jimmy Buffett (egg with roast beef and cheddar) and The Lady Gaga (avocado, salt and pepper, with or without egg).

WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday WHERE: 599 Forest Ave., Portland. misterbagelforestave.com ______________

At Rose Foods, the menu varies depending on the day, but there are usually six to eight flavors available. For example, should you pop in on a Friday, you’ll find a poppy and onion bialy (a cousin of the bagel that is not boiled). Rose Foods also makes a number of bagel sandwiches, including the Classic Nova with Nova lox and the Classic Whitefish. Advertisement

WHEN: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily WHERE: 428 Forest Ave., Portland. rosefoods.me

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ROVER BAGEL

At Rover Bagel, you’ll find wood-fired plain, poppy, sea salt, sesame and everything bagels available most of the time, and the spread game here is strong with cream cheese options like lemon-thyme-honey cream and chili-garlic.

WHEN: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon Sunday WHERE: 10 West Point Lane Suite 10-204, Biddeford (Pepperell Mill). roverbagel.com

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SCRATCH BAKING CO.

You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the line of devoted fans waiting for Scratch Baking Co. to open, especially on weekend mornings. Along with the popular Maine sea salt, plain and other everyday flavors, Scratch has a daily special bagel. There’s honeyed rosemary on Wednesday and jalapeno cheddar on Thursday. Scratch is also famous, at least to locals, for its P-Cheese spread. It’s a pimento cheese recipe made with cheddar, mayo, roasted red peppers and seasoning and was passed down to co-owner and head baker Allison Reid by her grandmother, Mern.

WHEN: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon Sunday WHERE: 416 Preble St., South Portland. scratchbakingco.com ___________

THE MAINE BAGEL

The Maine Bagel is a drive-thru with several breakfast and other kinds of sandwiches available. With a bagel list that features egg and bialy among the standards, the family-owned spot is the perfect place to stop on your way to Pine Point Beach. The Maine Bagel really shines with a dozen kinds of cream cheese spreads, including raisin-walnut, lox, strawberry, cranberry-nut and bacon-chive.

WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: 117 Route 1, Scarborough. themainebagel.com Advertisement

THE WORKS CAFE

The Works Cafe is an institution on the edge of the Portland’s Old Port. It opened in 1990 as Bagel Works before it changed its name in 2002. The original shop in this regional chain opened in Manchester, Vermont, in 1988, and there are 11 locations around New England, though just the one in Maine. Gone are the ’90s-era banana-walnut bagels and cold pizza cream cheese, but The Works Cafe is still a reliable place to grab a salt, multigrain or cinnamon raisin bagel, among others. The menu also has bowls, sandwiches and smoothies.

WHEN: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily WHERE: 15 Temple St., Portland. workscafe.com

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