Wiscasset, Maine travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Wiscasset is known as the Prettiest Village in Maine.

2 sights · 1 places to eat

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Best things about Wiscasset

Castle Tucker

Nickels-Sortwell House

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 — 23 mi away. Directions
RKD Knox County Regional Airport, Rockland — 28 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Castle Tucker
Lunch Red's Eats
Afternoon Nickels-Sortwell House

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

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Get in

U.S. Highway 1 North - South.

Go Wiscasset Airport (ISS)

General aviation.

⚠ Last checked Nov 2019 — confirm before you go

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See

See Castle Tucker

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See Nickels-Sortwell House

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Buy

Shop Big Al's

This is a store you can spend a couple of hours browsing. What is nice, you can find high price tourist items at closeout prices. They also give a gift (you pick from a shelf) to everyone who makes a purchase. Closed in winter. (Big Al's was officially permanently closed at the end of December 2021).

South on U.S. Highway 1

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Eat

Eat Red's Eats

Seafood

Very popular seasonal Seafood Shack right on Route 1 offering up various seafood dishes, including what many say is the best lobster roll in Maine. Hour plus wait times are normal occurrence here.

📍 41 Water St☎ +1 207 882-6128⚠ Last checked Aug 2019 — confirm before you go

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