Region
Midcoast Islands
From Brunswick up through Camden — windjammers, working waterfronts, and the long string of islands and peninsulas that define the Maine coast. Sailing season runs from May into October.
Guides
Guides about Midcoast Islands
Destinations
Midcoast Islands destinations
Midcoast Islands
Bath
Shipbuilding heart of Maine since 1743 - Bath Iron Works still launches destroyers past the Maine Maritime Museum on the Kennebec.
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Boothbay Harbor
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, lobster-boat cruises, and a walkable harbor that lights up with half a million twinkle lights in winter.
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Camden
Where the mountains meet the sea - windjammer harbor, Mount Battie summit views, and an independent village with real soul.
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Brunswick
Bowdoin College green, a restored Federal-era Main Street, and the Harpswell peninsulas for lobster rolls a short drive away.
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Rockland
Wyeth country - the Farnsworth Art Museum, a working lobster fleet, and August's legendary Maine Lobster Festival on the harbor.
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Belfast
An artsy midcoast comeback - working waterfront, the Belfast & Moosehead rail trail, and one of Maine's walkable downtowns.
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Damariscotta
Oyster country of the Pemaquid peninsula - Edgecomb Potters, Main Street mica, and some of the best raw bars in the state.
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New Harbor
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse - Maine's most-photographed - plus Shaw's lobster wharf and Rachel Carson's former writing desk.
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Vinalhaven
Island ferry from Rockland - granite quarries you can swim in, lobster pounds, and a windswept Fox Islands Thoroughfare.
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Lincolnville
Lincolnville Beach on Penobscot Bay, the Islesboro ferry terminal, and the panoramic drive up Mount Megunticook nearby.
Midcoast Islands
North Haven
Rockland-ferry island of summer cottages and working lobster crews - quieter than Vinalhaven and barely changed in decades.
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Rockport
Camden's quieter neighbor - Rockport Harbor, the Maine Media Workshops, and Motif No. 1 a few miles up the coast.
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Topsham
Brunswick's across-the-river twin - Androscoggin riverfront trails, Topsham Fair Mall, and the Coombs Road antique loop.
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Waldoboro
Medomak River oyster flats, the Waldoboro 5 & 10 on Main Street, and a drive to Monhegan's ferry at Port Clyde down the road.
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Warren
Goose River oxbow and quiet country roads between Thomaston and Union - blueberry barrens and Georges River trail access.
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Bowdoin
Rural Sagadahoc County farmland between Brunswick and Augusta - quiet side roads and the White Tail Farm Store on Route 125.
Hotels
Where to stay in Midcoast Islands
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Hotel
Lincolnville
Spouter Inn Bed & Breakfast
Historic beachfront B&B in Lincolnville with gourmet breakfasts, attentive hosts Mark and Tracy, and direct views of Penobscot Bay. Couples rate it 9.9/10.
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Camden
Abigail's Inn
Exceptional bed & breakfast in historic Camden with gourmet breakfasts, thoughtful hosts, and walkable access to downtown. Couples and travelers rave about the experience.
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Camden
Camden Maine Stay Inn
Historic B&B on High Street with acclaimed breakfast, manicured gardens, and walking distance to downtown Camden. Perfect for couples and families.
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Topsham
Black Lantern B&B
Exceptional 3-star B&B in Topsham with a 9.8 rating. Homemade breakfast, river views, and innkeepers Tom and Judy. Walk to Bowdoin and Brunswick.
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Bath
Pryor House B&B
Adults-only B&B in historic Bath with exceptional breakfasts, river views, and walkable downtown location. 9.7/10 from 267 guests.
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Camden
Hideaway Inn Maine
Luxury B&B in Camden with gourmet breakfast, tasteful rooms, and attentive hosts. Walk to downtown shops and Laite Beach. Book your stay.
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Lincolnville
Victorian by the Sea
Historic Victorian B&B overlooking Penobscot Bay. Award-winning breakfasts, sea views, and personalized hospitality near Camden. 9.7/10 from 52 guests.
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Bath
Benjamin F. Packard House
Beautifully restored 1845 B&B in Bath, Maine. Exceptional breakfast, warm hosts Amy and Mark, walkable to downtown restaurants and shops. 9.7/10.
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Camden
The Belmont Inn
Six-room historic bed and breakfast in downtown Camden with exceptional breakfast, gardens, and walkable access to harbor and shops. 9.7/10 guest rating.
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Boothbay Harbor
1 Mi to Downtown BBH Coastal Cabin
Spacious 3-bedroom cabin near downtown Boothbay Harbor with deck, yard, and fireplace. Perfect for families seeking peace and nature access.
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Boothbay Harbor
Portside
Two-bedroom beachfront cottage with sea views, private beach access, and full kitchen in Boothbay Harbor. Perfect for families and couples.
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Walpole
Hawks House Inn
Exceptional 9.6-rated inn in Walpole with homemade banana bread, garden views, and a welcoming owner. Perfect base for Midcoast Maine exploration.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Midcoast Islands
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Wholesaler
Rockland
Maine Lobster Club brand / Alaskan Captain brand
Maine Lobster Club serves butter-drowned lobster rolls and shrimp mac and cheese worth the drive.
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American restaurant
Camden
Winona's
Small-plates American spot in Camden where Hannah and Devin cook what they want, and it works.
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Pizza restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Vera Idyllic Pizza
Roadside pizza trailer in Boothbay Harbor with a 5-star track record and crust that lives up to the hype.
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Restaurant
Camden
The Munching Meeple
Board games, fresh food, and mocha cheesecake in a mill-turned-café in Camden.
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Restaurant
Camden
Camden Charcuterie
Charcuterie boards and cured meats done right in Camden, with online ordering and friendly service.
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Bar & grill
Camden
The Restaurant & Bar at The Norumbega
Peruvian-inspired small plates and craft cocktails in a historic Camden castle with terraces.
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Italian restaurant
Brunswick
Pomelia
Italian cooking in a mid-century modern room. Meatballs and marsala porcini pasta draw crowds to Brunswick.
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Thai restaurant
Brunswick
Best Thai Express
Fresh Thai in Brunswick with lunch specials at $14.50 and a 4.9-star following.
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Food store
Boothbay Harbor
Glidden Point Oyster Farms
Farm-fresh oysters you shuck yourself in Boothbay Harbor, with water views and a relaxed vibe.
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Hotel
Boothbay Harbor
Grey Havens Inn
Refined Boothbay Harbor inn with ocean views, upscale rooms, and a restaurant called Blue.
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Restaurant
Camden
Aster & Rose Restaurant
Camden fine dining in a farmhouse that sources Maine seafood and seasonal ingredients.
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Restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Iris Eats Maine
Boothbay Harbor sandwiches and salads made fresh daily, with a deck overlooking the water.