A New Face in Boothbay Harbor - Chamber Launches New Website

 

There's a new face in town and we're rolling out the welcome wagon. The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website which is designed with todays consumer in mind. The number of consumers BOOKING travel online has exceeded 60% according to a recent study, however the percentage of consumers RESEARCHING online is much higher. That's why its crucial for organizations to have a website that connects with todays consumer. Digital Peabody, a website design firm, says that 6 keys to a successful website are: intuitive navigation, fast loading pages, attractive colors, smart page layout,  browser compatibility and SEO friendly. To read the article in it's entirety visit "How to Make a Good Website - The Key Ingredients". 

For more information on Boothbay Harbor or your Maine vacation, consider Newagen Seaside Inn, a Historic Hotel of America. Newagen is located on 19 pristine oceanfront acres just minutes from Boothbay Harbor. 

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Things to do in Boothbay Harbor - Popham Beach

While Popham is not in Boothbay Harbor it is a very popular day trip destination for many who vacation in Boothbay Harbor. Popham Beach is one of the finest and longest sandy beaches in Maine. Located at the tip of Phippsburg peninsula near Bath, Popham Beach State Park is a popular spot for locals and visitors. There's plenty of beach to stretch out on, so even on the busiest summer days, you can find an uncrowded spot to call your own (although you may have difficulty finding parking).

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Things to do while in Boothbay Harbor - Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Pemaquid Point, with its dramatic streaks of granite reaching to the sea, squeezed and shaped by massive movements thousands of years ago, would be a fascinating place to visit even without its pretty white lighthouse. The spot is one of the most visited attractions of the Maine coast, receiving more than 100,000 visitors each year.

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Things to do while in Boothbay Harbor - Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center

The Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of American art in its elegantly appointed galleries. Such great names in 18th- and 19th-century American art history at Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson, Fitz Hugh Lane, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam, and Maurice Pendergast are represented in the museum's permanent collection entitled Maine in America.

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Things to do in Boothbay Harbor - Maine State Aquarium

Located on the water in West Boothbay Harbor, the aquarium is operated by the Maine Department of Marine Resources. This educational facility was built in 1993 along with the state's new fisheries research station. The main gallery resembles the rocky coast of Maine. A collection of regional fish and invertebrates can be seen hidden within the granite-like cliffs. Interactive displays, including a shark touch tank and tide pool touch tank, encourage discovery learning. Other highlights include the 23 pound lobster and fascinating color morphs of lobsters in blue, calico, albino and half and half. You have to see them to believe them! Open 10am - 5pm

(207) 633-9542
www.maine.gov/dmr
194 McKown Point Road
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538

Directions: Exit the Newagen driveway and turn right onto Route 238. When that road ends, turn right across the Southport Bridge. At the four-way intersection, turn right onto McKown Point Road. Take this until it dead ends at the aquarium.

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Things to do while in Boothbay Harbor - Freeport, Maine

Freeport is a village rich with history, much of which is preserved for enjoyment today. Freeport was founded 1789 and folklore credits Freeport with being "the birthplace of Maine." It was in Freeport at Jameson Tavern that many meetings were held, where colonists debated a separation movement from Massachusetts. Historical points of interest include the Harrington House (1830), home of the Historical Society, housing exhibits and archives. The Pettengill Farm is a 19th century salt water farm where visitors and local people alike can find exhibits of 19th century coastal farm life. And of course the world famous LL Bean is located in the heart of Freeport. 

If you are traveling from Newagen Seaside Inn, take Route 27 south to Route 1 South through Wiscasset, Bath and Brunswick to 295 South and then take exit 22. Then turn right on Main Street/Blue Star Memorial Highway. The LL Bean Factory Store is located at 10 Depot Street, Freeport, Maine 04033.

If you are looking for a true Maine experience, visit Newagen Seaside Inn, located oceanfront on a beautiful 19 acre peninsula on Southport Island, just minutes from Boothbay Harbor.

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Things to do in Boothbay Harbor - Boothbay Railway Village

The Boothbay Railway Village is a non-profit organization that operates a narrow gauge coal fired steam train in a re-created historic village composed of locally significant historic structures. Additionally the museum exhibits one of the finest presentations of antique vehicles in New England.

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Things to do in Boothbay Harbor - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in New England. Open to the public (8:30 am - 4:30 pm M-F, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm weekends and holidays) the gardens' 250 acres are a perfect get-away to enjoy the quiet magnificence of the Maine woods.

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Day Trip from Boothbay Harbor - Blueberry Picking at Goss Berry Farm

With our Maine summer in full swing, I cannot think of a more enjoyable, authentic Maine experience than berry picking at Goss Berry Farm in Mechanic Falls just outside the City of Auburn, 1 hour from Boothbay Harbor. The serene tranquility of their pastures of delicious Blueberries and Raspberries should make this a definite attraction on your families top 10 things to do on your Maine vacation list. Avoid those cheesy gift shops and tourist traps this summer and enjoy some quality time with your family at Goss Berry Farm. You won't regret it. Prices for the blueberries are $1.40 per pint and $2.75 per pint for Raspberries. For more information visit them on the web at www.gossberryfarm.com. 

For a great place to stay while in Maine check out Newagen Seaside Inn located on 19 oceanfront and wooded acres where you will even find many delicious wild blueberries for your enjoyment. However they are no match for Goss Farm's plump, scrumptious Native Maine blueberries! 

For a truly memorable experience visit Goss Berry Farm. Happy picking...

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Most Romantic Oceanfront Inn in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

According to a recent Trip Advisor review, Newagen Seaside Inn is the perfect location to rekindle the romance. Newagen is located just minutes from Boothbay Harbor, Maine on the ocean with sunrise and sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean. To read the recent review on Trip Advisor click the link below.

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Things to do in Boothbay Harbor - Whale Watching

Whale watching in Boothbay Harbor is one of the most popular things to do. There is no question that most vacationers coming to Maine are interested in seeing whales.  Those who are less enthusiastic usually have some fears or concerns about the time of the trip, distance out to sea and the possibility of getting sea sick.

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