Maine State Aquarium

At the Maine State Aquarium, they are all about hands-on experiences. The animals in their care are ambassadors for their species, all waiting to inspire you. Come get up close and personal with their fish and invertebrates, and increase your interest, care, and understanding of the ocean and its resources.

(207) 633-9559

McKown Point Rd, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575

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Experience the best food, breweries, distilleries, islands, and adventures Maine has to offer!

Hiking

Whaleback Shell Midden Historic Site

The east side of the Damariscotta River once contained an enormous shell heap named Whaleback because of its shape. Much of this midden was removed in the late 1880s to supply a factory built here to process the oyster shells into chicken feed. As a result, only a small portion of Whaleback remains today. Managed in cooperation with the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, the area around the midden is now a State Historic Site that includes a small hiking trail and beautiful views of the river. A series of interpretive panels helps inform visitors about the history of the area.

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Shopping

Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop

Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop is one of the oldest book stores in the state. The Damariscotta store also features the "Barn Door Baking Company Café" a great place to meet up with friends and discuss your favorite book.

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We spent the weekend at the Squire Tarbox Inn for a small family wedding. The venue was their absolutely stunning 1800s barn and the inn itself is a very cool building. From the serene pond to the hiking trails out back, the natural beauty of Maine is wonderfully showcased at the Squire Tarbox Inn. I hope we are able to return here in the future with our family for a weekend getaway!

George S.

Wake Up Refreshed

The Squire Tarbox Inn has 11 unique rooms, each with a private bathroom and air conditioner. Every bedroom and bathroom has been carefully updated as of 2018. Learn more about our history.

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