This is one of the best art galleries in Maine because it continues to offer outstanding shows each…read moremonth that are juried by quality art experts. The art works selected are hung by folks who have experience in professional art settings and have a great eye for creating beautiful exhibits. Artists who exhibit at River Arts are welcomed by a friendly staff and enjoy the great openings each month. A special place!

The plaza houses your typical chain restaurants and services, but also the Center for Maine Crafts…read morethat includes the work of the 300 members of the Maine Craft Association. There was literally something of interest for everyone at fairly reasonable prices.

My Yelp pal Amanda B mentioned this spot to me when I called her from Gardiner Maine to tell her I…read morewas on my way home. She told me there was an incredible local craft store right inside the highway rest stop. Honestly, I believed her and didn't believe her all at the same time. ...We had to stop for gas anyway, so we headed in to use the rest rooms and check out the center. Turned out to be a pretty spectacular array of not only Maine crafts, but Maine syrups, jams and mustards as well! 100% worth the stop!

We visited this gallery recently and enjoyed the various works of art. The walls are loaded with…read morepaintings which slightly detracts from the overall experience, but we took our time and focused on each individual piece one at a time. I look forward to returning next year.

This is a wonderful art gallery. Owners Rick and Ann Scanlan are very welcoming and knowledgeable…read more Art is superb!

A lovingly curated small museum that celebrates the rich history of this midcoast Maine town.read more

It's a little building by the side of the road but it is only open in the afternoons and we got…read morethere too early and didn't want to wait around. It's in an old school house and reputedly has some very interesting bits and pieces about the history of the township. It has its own parking lot but gets a bit muddy if it rains, so it doesn't look very wheelchair accessible to me.

Extraordinary collection of pre WW II toys, with the best Lone Ranger collection in the world. John…read moreis serious about his collection and well organized. His stories on the early Disney films is top notch, especially Bambi. Make sure to check out the decoder rings and get the back story. And a final point from personal experience (not mine own but my husband's) Don't Touch anything. It is a museum

If you like toys and antiques, this is definitely worth a stop. The tour is reasonably priced and…read morethe guy who owns it knows a lot about the items. There's two sections, the initial entry area, which is stuff for sale and the owner's artwork. There's a second area, the museum, which has an entry fee. It has the largest collection of Lone Ranger memorabilia, along with newer toys, Disney, Star Wars, and lots of very rare items. Most of the toys are from the 40's and 50's if your interests tend toward those decades. I wouldn't recommend this attraction for small children or anyone who can't keep their hands to themselves. While lots of items are behind glass, a child could easily break some non-replaceable memorabilia, so have caution when bringing kids.

Fantastic spot for respite from the sun, and explore the expeditions, art, and culture of the…read morepeople living in the Arctic! Highly recommend!

First time to the new building. Exhibit is much smaller than in the old building and has as much…read moreart as historical exhibits. Apologized to our company from out of town who have been to the Arctic several times.

What a treat! This was such a great place. My son loved the train ride and he loved walking around…read morethe village. The train ride is great. Some highlights of the village: Several trains to climb on and old timey Bath Firetuck Sheds with old tractors- one being the Oliver brand- my son's name An old filling station a room with mechanical toys- one being Lilliputian's tying up Gulliver And best of all, the vintage vehicle display!! So glad to have visited!

Before you run off on their "CHOO CHOO TRAIN" know that it is $20 dollars per (adult) person and…read morethe whole loop takes less than 10mins. This is mainly because the map they provide for you of the whole park makes the loop look larger than it is. Which is why they go around that track twice...LOL If you have little children, then it is understandable. Without the train ride the park is pretty much a inexpensive tote by foot that will offer one a little exercise on a small scale. Each barn had something interesting to view. I especially enjoyed walking through their antique car collection. Small trailer offers some finger food. Rest rooms were clean and plentiful. Parking was somewhat tight. Noteworthy thoughts: for a day trip with family and young children seems worthy to check it out. The Review Guru* Long Island NY

You can find the Olson House at 427 Hathorne Point Rd, Cushing, ME 04563. There's some limited…read moreparking behind the apple orchard but presumably you can also park along the access roads. This is a residential neighborhood so please be respectful. If you aren't an art historian you may wonder why the Olson House is worth visiting? The key is Andrew Wyeth - who painted many scenes of the house, the family and local vignettes. One of the most iconic paintings done by an American artist is "Christina's World" which features the building's on the Olson's property. Luckily the property was obtained by the local Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland who has started a much needed restoration (at one point the house was a Wyeth museum but it's fallen to hard times prior to the acquisition). The house sits on multiple acres of land and the property includes several buildings - the house and barn are rendered in the painting. Much of the structures' original pigment gave way to the elements, apparently during the Depression so it holds a beautiful gray-weathered patina. The primary structure is mostly intact (a chimney has been removed but I believe the plan is to replace it at some point). As you walk around you can get a sense of the home from when Wyeth rendered the painting. You can walk around the property but be aware that if you try to view the buildings using Wyeth's painting's perspective, you'll be in a field that's private property not owned by the Farnsworth. We took a chance and walked out which I think is okay as long as you're not loud or disrespectful. Also in the field is the cemetery where Andrew and Betsy Wyeth are prominently resting - towards the water in the rear there's a headstone for Christina and her brother Alvero. There are several markers around the property identifying points of interest as well as color and restoration studies. I also spied some hops growing between the main building and boat house (I believe it's the kitchen) - I'm betting that at some point there was some homebrew being made, possibly by Alvero. In all, a great place to visit, especially prior to going to the Farnsworth as it provides a lot of context. Kudos to the museum for preserving this property!

Our morning on the Wyeth Experience tour was well worth $50. Six of us began the tour with Nancy at…read morethe Farnsworth and got background on several paintings by the three Wyeths. Then a half hour van ride driven by delightful David to the Olson House while Nancy shaed stories en route. Throughout the tour Nancy overflowed with history and stories gleaned from 30 years working at Olson House. The spare house is a wonder, and we loved wandering through each room with its beautiful light, all three floors. we even jogged down to the little cemetery where Andrew, Christina Olson, and others are buried.