Alice & Rob’s guidebook
Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Great foodie spot in downtown Newcastle with outdoor dining at a converted gas station. We always take people here when they visit! (Open seasonally)
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Shuck Station Raw Bar
68 Main StGreat foodie spot in downtown Newcastle with outdoor dining at a converted gas station. We always take people here when they visit! (Open seasonally)
Cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere, delicious food, and great cocktails.
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River House
27 Main StCozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere, delicious food, and great cocktails.
Wood fired pizza and excellent local beer selection. Dine in or take to go.
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Oysterhead Pizza
189 Main StreetWood fired pizza and excellent local beer selection. Dine in or take to go.
A fantastic restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. A foodie destination, not your typical general store fare.
Alna General Store
2 Dock RdA fantastic restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. A foodie destination, not your typical general store fare.
A great spot for burgers and pub food. Live music upstairs at the Oysterhead Lounge.
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Newcastle Publick House
52 Main StA great spot for burgers and pub food. Live music upstairs at the Oysterhead Lounge.
Brewery with great food in a rustic farm setting in Waldoboro. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and fire pits available for chilly days.
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Odd Alewives Farm Brewery
99 Old Rte OneBrewery with great food in a rustic farm setting in Waldoboro. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and fire pits available for chilly days.
Brewery nestled in the woods in Newcastle. Also check out their nature trail.
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Oxbow Brewing Company
274 Jones Woods RdBrewery nestled in the woods in Newcastle. Also check out their nature trail.
Round Pond Coffee
1440 ME-32Coffee and baked goods in Round Pond. (Open seasonally)
Our favorite sandwich shop in Damariscotta. The menu has the classics as well as unique offerings.
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S. Fernald's Country Store
50 Main StOur favorite sandwich shop in Damariscotta. The menu has the classics as well as unique offerings.
Old Time Donuts
748 Main StreetExcellent classic no-frills donut shop. No trendy gimmicks, just good donuts.
Fantastic breakfast and lunch spot in town with sweet and savory options. The tater tot waffle and French toast are personal favorites!
Barn Door Breakfast
Fantastic breakfast and lunch spot in town with sweet and savory options. The tater tot waffle and French toast are personal favorites!
Favorite local ice cream shop in Damariscotta. Get a scoop and go for a walk at the nearby Whaleback Shell Midden. (Open seasonally)
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Round Top Ice Cream
526 Main StFavorite local ice cream shop in Damariscotta. Get a scoop and go for a walk at the nearby Whaleback Shell Midden. (Open seasonally)
Classic diner open for breakfast and lunch. Try the homemade sausage patties and baked goods!
Deb's Bristol Diner
1267 Bristol RoadClassic diner open for breakfast and lunch. Try the homemade sausage patties and baked goods!
Treats
80 Main StTop-notch pastries and coffee in Wiscasset
Excellent no-frills snack shack with lobster rolls and hot dogs. Tasty food makes up for lack of ambience on a busy road. (Open seasonally)
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Larson's Lunch Box
430 Main StExcellent no-frills snack shack with lobster rolls and hot dogs. Tasty food makes up for lack of ambience on a busy road. (Open seasonally)
Beautiful setting right on the harbor and great food and atmosphere. (Open seasonally)
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The Contented Sole
Colonial Pemaquid RoadBeautiful setting right on the harbor and great food and atmosphere. (Open seasonally)
Round Pond seafood spot with picnic benches and gorgeous views of the harbor. Head down to Granite Hall Store after for some ice cream. (Open seasonally)
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Muscongus Bay Lobster
28 Landing RoadRound Pond seafood spot with picnic benches and gorgeous views of the harbor. Head down to Granite Hall Store after for some ice cream. (Open seasonally)
No-frills Bremen seafood spot on a working dock. Best price around for a lobster roll. Beautiful views and authentic experience. BYOB. (Open seasonally)
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Broad Cove Marine Services Inc
374 Medomak RdNo-frills Bremen seafood spot on a working dock. Best price around for a lobster roll. Beautiful views and authentic experience. BYOB. (Open seasonally)
Bred in the Bone
Mediterranean restaurant in Damariscotta with a lovely atmosphere
Entirely plant-based menu that even non-vegans will enjoy. Plus, a cute outdoor dining area right on the river.
Salt + Pepper Social
Entirely plant-based menu that even non-vegans will enjoy. Plus, a cute outdoor dining area right on the river.
Cidery nestled in the woods. Fun place to hang! Check out their website for their events schedule.
Tin Top Cider Co.
Cidery nestled in the woods. Fun place to hang! Check out their website for their events schedule.
Quirky and characterful inn with a fun wine bar. They do a fantastic pasta night. Check their website for current offerings.
The Waldoboro Inn
Quirky and characterful inn with a fun wine bar. They do a fantastic pasta night. Check their website for current offerings.
Shops
Visit for warm and fuzzy nostalgic vibes! This old-fashioned candy store, gift shop, and ice cream window is a quintessential Round Pond institution. (Open seasonally)
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Granite Hall Store
9 Back Shore RdVisit for warm and fuzzy nostalgic vibes! This old-fashioned candy store, gift shop, and ice cream window is a quintessential Round Pond institution. (Open seasonally)
Beautifully curated shop in Damariscotta with a mix of new and vintage goods
The Kingfisher & The Queen
79 Main St
Beautifully curated shop in Damariscotta with a mix of new and vintage goods
The Good Supply
2106 Bristol RdHandmade goods and art from local Maine makers
Great selection of books with a coffee shop with delicious pastries from Barn Door Baking Co.
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Maine Coast Book Shop and Cafe
158 Main StGreat selection of books with a coffee shop with delicious pastries from Barn Door Baking Co.
Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop
17 Backstreet LandingCharming used bookshop overlooking the river
The Walpole Barn
135 ME-129Nice selection of wines and gifts
Antique shop in Newcastle featuring automobilia, vintage toys, 18th-19th-20th century furniture, advertising, nautical, and military items
Indian Trail Antiques
23 Indian Trail RdAntique shop in Newcastle featuring automobilia, vintage toys, 18th-19th-20th century furniture, advertising, nautical, and military items
Wiscasset Antiques Mall
536 Bath RdLarge showroom with many dealers
Charming shop in Wiscasset specializing in stationery with an eclectic and wonderful selection of goods. A very cool little shop!
Rock Paper Scissors
68 Main StCharming shop in Wiscasset specializing in stationery with an eclectic and wonderful selection of goods. A very cool little shop!
Local Food Shops
Riverside Butcher Co.
49 Main StSmoked meats, specialty foods, and beer and wine
Cooperatively owned grocery store specializing in local and organic groceries. Great local beer selection.
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Rising Tide Co-Op
323 Main StCooperatively owned grocery store specializing in local and organic groceries. Great local beer selection.
Local meats, produce, beer, and other goodies. Enjoy charcuterie, small plates, and drinks at their bar the Rooting Pig. Occasionally hosts pop-up food events.
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Broad Arrow Farm Market & Butcher
33 Benner RdLocal meats, produce, beer, and other goodies. Enjoy charcuterie, small plates, and drinks at their bar the Rooting Pig. Occasionally hosts pop-up food events.
Oysters to take home or to enjoy at picnic tables. They also offer farm tours and host food pop-ups. Check out their website for pop-up events. (Open seasonally)
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Glidden Point Oyster Farms
637 River RdOysters to take home or to enjoy at picnic tables. They also offer farm tours and host food pop-ups. Check out their website for pop-up events. (Open seasonally)
Fun specialty food shop with European deli and imported pantry items and snacks. And of course, sauerkraut and pickles!
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Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington RdFun specialty food shop with European deli and imported pantry items and snacks. And of course, sauerkraut and pickles!
Locally sourced shellfish, right in Bremen! Only a quick 4 minute drive to fresh get fresh lobster, oysters, mussels etc. to take home and cook.
Community Shellfish
656 Waldoboro RoadLocally sourced shellfish, right in Bremen! Only a quick 4 minute drive to fresh get fresh lobster, oysters, mussels etc. to take home and cook.
Clark Farms
382 Main StFarm stand in Damariscotta with local produce and baked goods. (Open seasonally)
Sightseeing and Experiences
Beautiful sandy beach with nice new facilities and a refreshment stand
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Pemaquid Beach
Beautiful sandy beach with nice new facilities and a refreshment stand
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol RdThe lighthouse featured on the Maine state quarter!
Great for nature watching cruises, including puffin watches. They also do trips out to Monhegan Island, which is a fantastic day trip.
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Hardy Boat Cruises
129 ME-32Great for nature watching cruises, including puffin watches. They also do trips out to Monhegan Island, which is a fantastic day trip.
The site includes a reconstructed Fort William Henry, archaeological remains of 17th- and 18th-century village buildings and fortifications, and a museum with artifacts found on the site including musket balls, coins, pottery, and early hardware.
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Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Colonial Pemaquid DriveThe site includes a reconstructed Fort William Henry, archaeological remains of 17th- and 18th-century village buildings and fortifications, and a museum with artifacts found on the site including musket balls, coins, pottery, and early hardware.
Kayak and stand up paddle board rental in Damariscotta. Guided tours available on the Damariscottta River and on Muscongus Bay. We had a great time sea kayaking between islands in Muscongus Bay on the Explorer tour!
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Midcoast Kayak
47 Main StKayak and stand up paddle board rental in Damariscotta. Guided tours available on the Damariscottta River and on Muscongus Bay. We had a great time sea kayaking between islands in Muscongus Bay on the Explorer tour!
In cold weather, a sauna is the perfect way to relax. They have a sauna in Montville about an hour drive away and also host pop-ups in a mobile sauna at more nearby locations. Check out their website for current offerings.
Cedar Grove Sauna
935 Halldale RdIn cold weather, a sauna is the perfect way to relax. They have a sauna in Montville about an hour drive away and also host pop-ups in a mobile sauna at more nearby locations. Check out their website for current offerings.
Fascinating museum about Maine's maritime heritage, ranging from ship building to lobster fishing. They also offer lighthouse and nature cruises.
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Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington StFascinating museum about Maine's maritime heritage, ranging from ship building to lobster fishing. They also offer lighthouse and nature cruises.
Beautiful botanical gardens with great walking trails. The giant trolls are a favorite!
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrBeautiful botanical gardens with great walking trails. The giant trolls are a favorite!
Oyster farm tours, seal watches, and sunset cruises on the Damariscotta River
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Damariscotta River Cruises
47 Main StOyster farm tours, seal watches, and sunset cruises on the Damariscotta River
Nature Trails
Only a 5 minute drive away. Wonderful spot for a short 1 mile loop walk with ocean and island views and through woods and wildflower meadows.
Hog Island Audubon Camp
12 Audubon RdOnly a 5 minute drive away. Wonderful spot for a short 1 mile loop walk with ocean and island views and through woods and wildflower meadows.
A wonderful longer hike through woods that ends at breathtaking rugged rocky shoreline.
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LaVerna Preserve - Hiking Area
A wonderful longer hike through woods that ends at breathtaking rugged rocky shoreline.
A short walk along a wildflower meadow down to the water. Go for blooming lupines in late May/early June!
Hay Conservation and Recreation Area
A short walk along a wildflower meadow down to the water. Go for blooming lupines in late May/early June!
Dodge Point Preserve
Lovely longer wooded hike with stops overlooking the river.
Accessible walking trails and fascinating history behind the shell middens. A great place to walk after getting a cone from the nearby Round Top Ice Cream.
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Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
535 Main StAccessible walking trails and fascinating history behind the shell middens. A great place to walk after getting a cone from the nearby Round Top Ice Cream.
City/town information
Nearest town a quick 8 minute drive away. Charming downtown on the Damariscotta River with a great selection of restaurants on shops.
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Damariscotta-Newcastle
Nearest town a quick 8 minute drive away. Charming downtown on the Damariscotta River with a great selection of restaurants on shops.
Art museums, boutique shops, and restaurants. Suzuki Sushi in Rockland is our favorite sushi spot!
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Rockland
Art museums, boutique shops, and restaurants. Suzuki Sushi in Rockland is our favorite sushi spot!
Beautiful harbor and downtown with great shopping and dining. Camden Hills State Park is a popular hiking destination and also offers skiing in the wintertime. You can hike or drive right up to the top of Mt. Battie for scenic views of the harbor.
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Camden
Beautiful harbor and downtown with great shopping and dining. Camden Hills State Park is a popular hiking destination and also offers skiing in the wintertime. You can hike or drive right up to the top of Mt. Battie for scenic views of the harbor.
Cute town with many galleries, shops, and waterfront seafood. Don’t miss Treats, an absolutely amazing bakery!
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Wiscasset
Cute town with many galleries, shops, and waterfront seafood. Don’t miss Treats, an absolutely amazing bakery!