Overview
Boothbay Harbor is a city in Maine.
8 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Boothbay Harbor
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Ocean Point
Hendricks Head Light
Cuckolds Light
Ram Island Light
Oven's Mouth
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.
- RKD Knox County Regional Airport, Rockland — 30 mi away. Directions
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 33 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 37 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ocean Point, Cuckolds Light, Oven's Mouth
- Lunch House of Pizza at Boothbay Harbor
- Afternoon Footbridge, Boothbay Railway Village
Day 2
- Morning Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hendricks Head Light
- Afternoon Ram Island Light, Greytown
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get in
Place Portland International Jetport
American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United Express. Rental cars and taxi service available.
Get around
Place Bo-Bo's Coastal Cabs
See
The Boothbay region offers excellent views of the ocean, tidal rivers, and lighthouses:
See Ocean Point
See Hendricks Head Light
See Cuckolds Light
See Ram Island Light
See Oven's Mouth
See Greytown
See Footbridge
Do
Do Boothbay Railway Village
Eat
Sleep
Stay Spruce Point Inn
Stay Cottage Connection of Maine, Inc.
Nearby
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City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
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Bath
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Brunswick
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Richmond
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