What a great place! We stopped here to see what it was all about. We had ice cream, we saw cows,…read moreand we paid to go into the area where there was lots of animals. We even fed goats and deer. We pet babies, we loved seeing the different birds. There were peacocks! It was fun, relaxing, cool in the shade. The food part is big enough to eat and relax. Ice cream was delicious. I would go back! People that worked there were really nice too.

You scream. I…read morescream. We all scream... for site made ice cream on a working Maine dairy farm ! This is a special place... a farm on a hill with their own farm shop featuring glass-bottled milk, sandwiches, and most importantly... Ice Cream ! Starting mid-April or so, they open up "The Barnyard" which is a nice little petting zoo for the kids... and occasionally a "Goat Yoga" spot for adults... which is just so uniquely crazy it almost makes me wish I did yoga. Not into yoga...? I get you. Lucky for us, they also have a hardware store / lumber yard, so you could feasibly come for Mocha Chip and stay for the 4x4 milled posts, and that's not an experience you'll soon get at a national big-box lumber store. Or a Baskin Robbins, for that matter. This place is an experience. The farm is gorgeous, the staff are friendly, the animals are fun, the lumber yard is definitely there, and the product... well that's where it's at... it's excellent. There are a few working dairy farms like this one dotted around the state, and I encourage you to check out each and every one. Smiling Hill Farm is that extra special sort of place, where it's only a few miles drive outside of Portland, but it feels worlds away and it's so, so worth the effort to get to. They also have ready-to-go quarts in the freezer, their various dairy offerings, and rotating, seasonal farm shop fare. Support your local farmers! Also... I've found the local barn cats to be super friendly and just a treat to hang with. YMMV

Off the beaten path. Had a great selection of flavors and different ice cream things.... Lots of…read moreice cream soda blended items. We opted for peach ice cream and something called a witch's brew Shirley temple. So big (16 oz) can't imagine the 24 oz version. The place was very clean with lots of benches and a play area. The staff was pleasant and quick. I'd stop back but I'm not getting coffee soft serve.

Witch Spring Hill ice cream offers plenty of flavor options for any taste. They also have some food…read moreitems available. The wait time is reasonable, and the service is friendly. They have a few tables on site under an awning.

Eventide is one of the true gems of Boothbay Harbor. From the remarkable selection of olive oil,…read morewine, and cheese, to the tasty bakery goods, scrumptious handmade sandwiches (the best in town if you ask me!) and eponymous "Kim-Zones," this store defines elegance, originality, and hospitality. This is a must-see place to visit in Boothbay.

Seriously, one of my favorite stores in the Boothbay Harbour area. The store has a lot to offer…read morefrom oils to vinegar's two sandwiches, cheese, wines, baked goods, etc.. I opted for a selection of various cookies and they were very delicious. The cookies had a little bit of softness to them, but a small crunch. You can sample oils and vinegar within the one section of the store. We love trying new oils and vinegar, especially to make a simple salad dressing. The store itself has such a cute ambience to it. You can even look out the back windows and see some of the water which really adds a special touch. The staff were amazing . They were extremely helpful to not just us as customers but other customers around.

I really love a old-timey candy store like this one…read more Upon entry, the woman behind the counter asked us if there was anything specific that we were looking for. We ended up asking what her favorites were and we purchased those. Lovely little store !

Friendly staff. Smaller selection than most but there's probably something for everyone. Not sure…read morehow much of it is made there.

There is simply no better chocolate than Havens. It melts perfectly in your mouth at just the…read moreright speed, with incredible smoothness and fabulous flavor. We have had chocolates from Belgium, Switzerland, Equidor, Vermont, but none have compared with Havens.

I stopped in here to get a box of chocolates for my grandmother's East Coast box (she's visiting…read morefrom Texas). She absolutely adored the candy. This place is rightfully busy and they do a great job making their candy boxes presentable. I am kicking myself now for forgetting a photo. I would consider stopping back here for Valentine's Day treats. Everyone I spoke to was very kind and helped me make my selection. Space is small but is in a plaza with a parking lot so you don't have to deal with street parking. Very clean and kind establishment.

We're local now, so this is a year-round destination for us. In the summer it's outside in Bath's…read moreWaterfront Park (usually from late April through mid-October) and in the winter, a smaller version is in the historic Bath Freight Shed which is also home to the Maine's First Ship Museum. The line up is an eclectic mix of Maine products and vendors. Whether you need a sweater (or her lamb), specialty vinegars (and recipes), or any other delicious housewarming or holiday present, the market offers a diverse array of products besides the organic produce and other goodies. We like providing them to our VRBO guests too. We do wish they would move Hootenanny's Bread to the south end of the market near Dharma Farms and Kelly Bros beef-- it would reduce the congestion from the long lines and make the "main street" of the market more enjoyable. The market moves indoors with fewer vendors in November-- being in the historic freight shed is a little more crowded but also cozy as the winter months progress. And our freezer is never without a Mainely Poultry pot pie or two, some haddock "burgers", or a Chase Farms apple pie. It's our kids (and their kids) favorite activity when they visit.

Not only is this waterfront market the most picturesque place imaginable in autumn, but all the…read morestellar vendors also have delicious things for sale AND personality to spare. Grab yourself some totally goattly chipotle cheese, a few loaves from the Van Gogh of Dough, and some chicken legs from Maine-ly Poultry. And even if they aren't punny, pick up some fresh eggs, crab dip, squash, sage bundles for spiritual wellness, handmade candles, peppers of all kinds, shepherd's pie, heritiage pork, and the best jam ever. That's just a little bit of the selection. And if you tell the folks selling bulbs for your garden that you don't have a garden because you lead a sad life in NYC, they will offer a sympathetic, "Awwww." But my favorite thing about this market? There was a little kid trying to buy a pumpkin, and he dropped it. The nice vendor said he could still have it, but now it's a squash. I'm going to be using that dad joke for decades to come.

Great ice cream shop in downtown Boothbay Harbor. Always busy after dinner time and sometimes a…read moreline out the door. Generous helpings and staff is friendly and efficient. Overall a great experience.

PLEASE NOTE: They have vegan ice cream here!…read more Looking for a little sweet treat in Boothbay? Downeast Ice Cream Factory has an ambiance that blends old school ice cream shoppe (the artwork, the map with pins in it from visitors all over the country/world, etc.) with something a little trendier too (you'll see their giant selfie wall immediately you walk in!). The lines can get long, but the staff does a great job at moving people through so don't be turned off by that! Vegan/lactose-intolerant friends, they have three options for you to choose from all homemade with oat milk: chocolate, strawberry, and oreo (as well as some fruit sorbets). I think the winning order here is a kiddie size (because the sizes here are Maine-sizes [I saw another reviewer say "they are incapable of giving people a small serving here", and IYKYK]) with a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of strawberry. But if you loooooove oreo? Get the oreo AND THEN top it with additional crushed up oreos. You're welcome!

8/8/26 "Every kind of ice cream imaginable," says my…read moregrandson, age six. Tip heavily for Kylie, who is going to UNH in the fall. Get the vanilla based cookie dough, not the chocolate based.

I mean it's Ice Cream!!…read more The soft serve banana flavoring is amazing. Very creamy. Fast service. Beautiful day, sitting outside and enjoying the weather.