On July 19th, 1984 the incredibly unique and more than 1,000-foot long latticed Bailey Island…read moreCribstone Bridge - created specifically to withstand the wind and waves of the Atlantic (which can be much harsher in the spaces between islands) - was dedicated as a historic civil engineering landmark (it's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Yes, it's a bridge. But it's unlike any other bridge you'll ever drive across. It comes out of seemingly nowhere on Route 24, feels EXTREMELY narrow and like it sits VERY close to the actual ocean, and is at just enough of a curve to make things feel dramatic if you're driving even a tad too speedily (SO SLOOOOOOOOW DOWN). And I love ALL of that! It also provides sweeping views of Maine as its most quintessential: ocean, pine trees, lobster boats, buoys, etc. Regardless of when you come: winter for the glorious, sparkling whites and silvers; spring/summer for the thousands of shades of green and blue; or autumn for the ever-breathtaking hues of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows... it's beautiful round these parts.

World famous icon. Well worth the trip, and stop. Continue over to Cooks Lobstah house to get a…read morebetter view of the bridge, especially as a full moon is predicted.

Having traveled extensively through the South and seen numerous Memorials to the "War of Northern…read moreAggression", it is pleasing to see the corresponding Civil War memorials in the North https://www.yelp.com/collection/MZtwuckarww8rexRQ2G_uQ. This tall memorial is located in a traffic circle adjacent to the Boothbay Town Hall and was dedicated in 1879. It is made from local Maine granite and sculpted by a local Maine artist. The inscription at the base reads, "Erected in memory of the 256 soldiers and sailors from Boothbay in the War of 1861-1865. The world can never forget what they did. 1879" There is no immediate parking at the memorial but the town hall lot nearby has space. [Review 14894 overall, 396 of 2021, number 76 in Maine.]

It is a moderately easy hike to Squirrel Point Light. It is about 1.3 miles out to the lighthouse…read moreand back. Squirrel Point Light is located on the east side of the Kennebec River approximately 10 miles from Bath. The path is well marked but there are some roots along the way to be careful of. We saw a deer. The lighthouse and keepers house are not open to visitors and are in need of some repair. Citizens for Squirrel Point is a nonprofit which is working to preserve the buildings and the grounds of this historic lighthouse. The river view is pretty from the lighthouse. The is a small parking area at the beginning of the trail.

This is a short 15-30 minute hike out and back. It's a great little lighthouse and nice view of the…read moreKennebec River. We saw a couple of seals, and beautiful trees and other greenery as well. This was our first here and we will be back, you should check this place out.

Since the current Postmaster has taken over, the service of the Boothbay area's postal customer…read moreservice, delivery of daily mail and packages has been inconsistent; miss delivered (including medications) sitting at the post office for a week, not delivered. the Postmaster has said since she has taken over that she is Understaffed. it is now February and only have 1/3 of residents in the area, and still cannot get organized to deliver on time, and have pleasant counter service, she also is under the impression that finally delivering the Very late Mail 'resolve' the issues, it does not. Nine out of 10 times the issue is management isnt able to keep, train and Organize.

Quant little fishing town with lots of shops and small restaurants. We were here over Christmas…read moreholiday so it was quiet but a lot of places were closed.. Downtown right on the harbor are a couple hotels. On the other side oh harbor is a fresh lobster market. They had a good amount of lobster but at that time was $50 a pound...but couldn't resist getting a couple 1 1/4 era.

We went to Curtis Memorial Library for the Robert McCloskey exhibit which was awesome but the…read morelibrary also has so much more to offer. The McCloskey exhibit runs through October and many of his original sketches are on display. The books are available to compare the original artwork to what is in the books. The display is well laid out and you follow circles on the floor to see the entire exhibit. There is a scavenger hurt kids can complete for a prize. One of the librarians told us there have been visitors from every state and several countries. The library itself is very clean and bright. There are kids and teens sections as well as several meeting and study rooms. In addition to books, you can also check out kitchen gadgets, and other items. The library has a new book mobile. The Curtis Memorial Library is a wonderful addition to the Brunswick community.

I think this is the best public library I've ever seen. It was doing a Robert McCloskey exhibit,…read moreand we drove up from Portland to see it. Not only was the McCloskey exhibit excellently and playfully presented, the library was exceptionally well organized. This is what most impressed me, though: in their non-fiction collection the books are organized within the Dewey decimal system like most libraries, but the Curtis staff use the space to highlight the most significant and interesting books within those sections. Plus, they have puzzles and games for loan. Brunswick is a cute town, and their library is a gem.

An amazing public library! They offer a vast selection of traditional paper/hardcover books as…read morewell as great digital media. The Library underwent a significant addition a decade ago, and they have done an amazing job up-keeping the facility.

The staff. The events. The inventory. YES! I am so happy that as a Minot resident, my family and I…read moreget to use the services of APL. It's truly one of our favorite places to be. From story times to reading challenges, craft activities and other events in between, everything is incredible. The selections are top notch ranging from your traditional hardcover and softcover books in every genre, an entire kids section, media like DVDs and audio books, to board games. You can also rent out state park passes and grab a pass to get 50% off tickets to the children's museum in Portland. They also work with a local animal rescue and foster cats and who need to be adopted. Oh and it has its own parking lot which is always a win! We love it here so please be sure to help keep our libraries funded and head on over to support APL!

A unique way to be a part of living history. The annual ice harvest. The museum is open during the…read moresummer. Ice harvest every February and annual ice cream social every July

Open Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Really fascinating explanation of the commercial ice…read morebusiness. Worth the stop. They also do an old fashioned ice harvest in February, and then use that ice to freeze ice cream for a 4th of July Ice Cream Social.

This place is such a great stop. Three rooms of history: pre revolutionary war, post independence,…read moreand a general history of industry in the area. One of the best and most unique parts was being able to hear songs from the revolutionary era! Music gets forgotten in many discussions of history, so being able to hear some of the songs from that era deepened the entire experience. The staff member who was there when we visited was amazing! I forgot to get her name, sadly. She was so cheerful and passionate about history and was able to give us some amazing recommendations for things to do in the area based on what we are into. If you are in Freeport, PLEASE take a minute away from shopping to visit this place!