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Drive down to the end of Phippsburg peninsula and you'll arrive at Popham Colony. Fort Popham overlooks the Kennebec River flowing in to the Atlantic Ocean and Atkins Bay where the first colonists settled in 1607. Maine's first ship, the Virginia, was erected in 1607 - 1608, and is being reconstructed on the grounds of the Maine Maritime Museum on the Kennebec River in Bath. A short uphill hike from Atkins Bay brings you to Fort Baldwin offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and several islands. Seguin Island & lighthouse is accessible by boat only. At low tide one can walk to Wood Island or Fox Island as long as one doesn't dawdle with incoming tides.
Morse Mountain is a 2 mile hike that empties on to another stretch of beach, separated from Popham Beach by the narrow inlet flow of Morse River. The Bates-Morse Nature Conservatory is located there, as well. Another mile or two toward Small Point is the camping area of Hermit Island.
Stonehouse Manor at Popham Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes and specializes in weddings and family reunions. Acres of groomed lawns and gardens line the shore of Silver Lake. Popham Beach B & B is the restored 1883 Old Coast Guard Station on the shores of Popham Beach.
There are two restaurants within walking distance of the cottage, Spinney's and Percy's. Within 5 miles of the Colony you'll find three more restaurants, The Lobster House, Water's Edge, and the Pilot House at Sebasco Harbor Resort. Sebasco Harbor Resort offers patio dining overlooking the harbor, with golf and tennis courts available. Or kick back and dine in, cooking
fresh-off-the-boat lobsters in the lobster pot on your deck. A short drive to Sea Horse Pier in Westpoint Village, just before Sebasco Resort, and you'll be relaxing in your yard while steaming lobsters for a feast.
Nearby Bath offers the Maine Maritime Museum. Bath Iron Works shipyard was founded in 1884 by Thomas W. Hyde. The Hyde Estate is known as the Hyde School, a private college preparatory high school emphasizing character. The main street offers quality antique and specialty shops. The town of Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College, its art museum, and the Naval Air Station. Numerous traditional restaurants along with Bistros, Cafes, & fine dining, are available in Bath and Brunswick. Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate architecture is prevalent in both towns.
Traveling a few miles south puts you in Freeport, home of LL Bean, with numerous restaurants and outlet stores. Another stop would be DeLorme Mapping with its giant world globe. Further south finds you in Maine's largest city, Portland, where museums and historic sites abound. Stroll the Old Port District along the Portland Harbor replete with shops, seafood restaurants as well as fine dining opportunities. Continue on to Kennebunk, Ogunquit, and Wells, all teeming with art galleries and Maine made crafts
from blueberry jelly & maple syrup to carved loons and woven fabrics.
Driving north from Popham Beach, stop at Edgecomb Pottery on the way to Boothbay Harbor. View Wyeth's paintings at the Farnsworth Art Museum. Take in the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, along with Windjammer Days at the Samoset breakwater. Don't miss the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland! Visit Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Native American Festival on the grounds of the College of the Atlantic.
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