Overview
Bath is a city in Maine on the Kennebec River. It has always been a center for shipbuilding and still builds ships at Bath Iron Works.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Bath
Maine Maritime Museum and Shipyard
Gallery exhibits, historic shipyard site, adult and children's educational programs, special events and narrated excursions along the rivers and coast.
The Chocolate Church Arts Center
Wonderful 1846 Gothic style church is home for offerings of art exhibits, dramatic and musical productions, youth theatre, comedy, jazz, classical and folk artists and more.
Studio Theatre of Bath
Wayne Robbins Woodcarving
Visit the studio of Wayne Robbins, woodcarver of marine mammals and sea birds. Call for appointment.
Bath Country Club Golf Course
18 holes, 6,298 yards, rating: 68.1, slope 126. Carts, clubhouse, range, pro shop, bar grill.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Nov. (climate data from nearby Acadia National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 28 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Maine Maritime Museum and Shipyard, The Chocolate Church Arts Center, Studio Theatre of Bath
- Lunch Kennebec Tavern & Marina
- Afternoon Wayne Robbins Woodcarving, Bath Country Club Golf Course
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
Do
Do Bath Country Club Golf Course
18 holes, 6,298 yards, rating: 68.1, slope 126. Carts, clubhouse, range, pro shop, bar grill.
Eat
Eat Kennebec Tavern & Marina
Waterfront, outside dining, fresh Maine seafood. Perfect lobster roll platter.
Sleep
Bed and Breakfasts
Hotels and motels
Stay Hampton Inn
Campgrounds
Stay Hermit Island Campground
Located only a few minutes from downtown Bath, Hermit Island is a beautiful place to camp.
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