Food scene
Gurnet Trading: Great local seafood only one mile from your apartment. Good for take out of to buy fresh fish.
25 locals recommend
Gurnet Trading Co.
602 Gurnet RdGurnet Trading: Great local seafood only one mile from your apartment. Good for take out of to buy fresh fish.
Portland Pie Co.
92 Maine StGreat pizza and local downtown fun
Cook's Lobster & Ale House
68 Garrison Cove RoadGreat seafood with great views
Dolphin Marina & Restaurant
515 Basin Point RdA great place for good food and great views
The Great Impasta
42 Maine StWonderful Italian cuisine run by local folks
Richard's Restaurant
115 Maine StGreat German food run by a local family for years.
Fast food that doesn't taste like fast food. Local drive-in with flashbacks to the 50s
12 locals recommend
Fat Boy Drive In
111 Bath RdFast food that doesn't taste like fast food. Local drive-in with flashbacks to the 50s
great service, local seafood, always local fresh oysters, outside deck.
8 locals recommend
Pepper's Landing
147 Bath Rdgreat service, local seafood, always local fresh oysters, outside deck.
Great deli food in downtown Brunswick in a relaxed atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Big Top Delicatessen
70 Maine StGreat deli food in downtown Brunswick in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bombay Mahal
99 Maine StIndian Cuisine since 1991
Byrnes Irish Pub
38 Centre StFamily owned pub with good food and drink
Flight Deck Brewing
11 Atlantic AveBrewery, tasting room, outdoor patio. Food truck on site.
Fresh, traditional Vietnamese cuisine, gluten free and vegan options in a small, clean atmosphere in downtown Brunswick
6 locals recommend
Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant
212 E Maine StFresh, traditional Vietnamese cuisine, gluten free and vegan options in a small, clean atmosphere in downtown Brunswick
Moderation Brewing
103 Maine StLocal downtown brewery
Bakery, cafe, great soups and sandwiches, all organic and all natural from scratch food.
Flight Deck Brewery right next door!!
47 locals recommend
Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe
166 Admiral Fitch AvenueBakery, cafe, great soups and sandwiches, all organic and all natural from scratch food.
Flight Deck Brewery right next door!!
Good atmosphere and food in downtown Bath with Kennebec River Views. Outside patio
18 locals recommend
Kennebec Tavern Restaurant & Marina
119 Commercial StGood atmosphere and food in downtown Bath with Kennebec River Views. Outside patio
J R Maxwell & Co.
122 Front StAngus steaks, seafood, lunch and dinner
Breakfast and lunch. Bakery with fresh homemade cakes, pies, cookies. Gluten free, vegetarian and Paleo options.
35 locals recommend
Mae's Cafe & Bakery
160 Centre StBreakfast and lunch. Bakery with fresh homemade cakes, pies, cookies. Gluten free, vegetarian and Paleo options.
Authentic Thai cuisine using fresh ingredients and Thai sauses made fresh daily,
A favorite of the Bowdoin students.
Bangkok Garden Restaurant
14 Maine StAuthentic Thai cuisine using fresh ingredients and Thai sauses made fresh daily,
A favorite of the Bowdoin students.
Sightseeing
Pejepscot History Center
159 Park RowLearn about local history
Local tours of Joshua Chamberlain's home: Civil War hero
16 locals recommend
Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
226 Maine StLocal tours of Joshua Chamberlain's home: Civil War hero
Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington StGreat museum for maritime history
Check out their website for local trails. So many beautiful hikes - Easy, moderate and difficult.
9 locals recommend
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
153 Harpswell Neck RdCheck out their website for local trails. So many beautiful hikes - Easy, moderate and difficult.
Brunswick Topsham Land Trust
179 Neptune DriveCheck out their website for many beautiful trails.
Farmer's Markets on Tuesdays and Fridays in downtown Brunswick
13 locals recommend
Brunswick Farmers Market
Park RowFarmer's Markets on Tuesdays and Fridays in downtown Brunswick
A two mile hike takes you to the most pristine beach area ever! Don't go in early June (bugs), and go early or later afternoon, as parking can be problematic.
11 locals recommend
Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area
372 Morse Mountain RoadA two mile hike takes you to the most pristine beach area ever! Don't go in early June (bugs), and go early or later afternoon, as parking can be problematic.
Right in downtown Brunswick on the Bowdoin Campus. Check for days/times of openings
44 locals recommend
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
245 Maine StRight in downtown Brunswick on the Bowdoin Campus. Check for days/times of openings
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
10 Campus Rd SOn Bowdoin Campus. Check for times for tours
America's last standing maritime signal tower. Breathtaking views. Newly restored.
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StAmerica's last standing maritime signal tower. Breathtaking views. Newly restored.
Great State Park with white sand. Down the road, you will find an Civil War era fort.
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdGreat State Park with white sand. Down the road, you will find an Civil War era fort.
Reid State Park
375 Seguinland RoadWonderful State Park with open ocean views and surf.
Beautiful area to visit. An historical lighthouse nearby and also a very nice sandy beach
18 locals recommend
Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Colonial Pemaquid DriveBeautiful area to visit. An historical lighthouse nearby and also a very nice sandy beach
Lovely sandy beach with historical fort, colonial dig museum, and historic lighthouse nearby
50 locals recommend
Pemaquid Beach
Pemaquid Beach ParkLovely sandy beach with historical fort, colonial dig museum, and historic lighthouse nearby
The Rumpus Room
9 Cumberland StGood for small children on a rainy day
Seaspray Kayaking Rentals
209 Pleasant StContact them about renting kayaks. They deliver,
Beautiful park (lots of shade for hot days) where rehabilitated and rehabilitating wild animals reside. Great for a day trip with children or "just because.'
9 locals recommend
Maine Wildlife Park Way
Maine Wildlife Park WayBeautiful park (lots of shade for hot days) where rehabilitated and rehabilitating wild animals reside. Great for a day trip with children or "just because.'
Shaker Village
Authentic Shaker Village. Tours, gift shop
Shopping
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StVisit the flagship store while in our area.
Botanical Garden
If you love landscapes, flowers, hardscapes, some good fresh lunch food, this is a must see.
162 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrIf you love landscapes, flowers, hardscapes, some good fresh lunch food, this is a must see.
Lighthouses
An hour drive from our home, this is a must see. Take your lunch or look for a little restaurant nearby.
128 locals recommend
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
3115 Bristol RdAn hour drive from our home, this is a must see. Take your lunch or look for a little restaurant nearby.
45 minute ride to South Portland to see this lighthouse. It has sweeping views of the harbor
29 locals recommend
Bug Light
South Portland Greenbelt Pathway45 minute ride to South Portland to see this lighthouse. It has sweeping views of the harbor
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleBeautiful park area for picnicking.
Theater
Wonderful broadway quality theater right here in downtown Brunswick on the Bowdoin College campus. 4 shows per summer season. Check for availabilty because of Covid restrictions in 2021
22 locals recommend
Maine State Music Theatre Administrative Offices
22 Elm StWonderful broadway quality theater right here in downtown Brunswick on the Bowdoin College campus. 4 shows per summer season. Check for availabilty because of Covid restrictions in 2021
The Theater Project
14 School StSmall local theater that offers many different shows throughout the year.
Portland Stage
25 Forest AveLive theater with professional flair.
Live musical theater, beginning in June and running through October. Check for availability because of COVID.
Ogunquit is 1+ hour from here, but go for a matinee and stay in town for dinner in one of Ogunquit's many great restaurants.
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main StLive musical theater, beginning in June and running through October. Check for availability because of COVID.
Ogunquit is 1+ hour from here, but go for a matinee and stay in town for dinner in one of Ogunquit's many great restaurants.