Things to do in Bath & Around
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Popham Beach State Park
The 6-mile long, sandy Popham Beach State Park is one of the prettiest in the state, with views onto offshore islands and the Kennebec and Morse Rivers framing either end. Lifeguards are on hand, but the surf is strong, with undertows and riptides. It’s located off ME 209, about 14 miles south of Bath.
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Maine Maritime Museum
The museum, south of the ironworks on the western bank of the Kennebec River, preserves the Kennebec’s long shipbuilding tradition. In summer, the 19th-century Percy & Small Shipyard here still has boatwrights hard at work building wooden craft. The Maritime History Building contains paintings, models and hands-on exhibits that tell the tale of the last 400 years of seafaring. In the apprentice shop of the Percy & Small Shipyard, boat builders restore and construct wooden boats using traditional tools and methods. In summer, the museum offers a variety of boat trip and tours along Kennebec Waterway, to the lighthouse or trolley tours through the Bath Iron Works.
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Solo Bistro
This stylish, fairly new restaurant serves a small selection of expertly prepared dishes that change seasonally. Start off with a fresh goat cheese and tomato salad, followed by risotto or pan-seared wild salmon then raspberry cheesecake for dessert. The downstairs wine bar hosts live jazz and other events.
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Boat Trips and Tours
In summer, the Maine Maritime Museum offers a variety of Boat Trips and Tours, ranging from 50-minute tours along the Kennebec Waterway and 3½-hour afternoon lighthouse cruises to trolley tours through the Bath Iron Works.
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Kennebec Tavern
Facing the river, this waterfront spot serves a huge selection of grilled meats, seafood, sandwiches and other bistro fare. The food is fine but the setting is the real attraction.
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Mae’s Café & Bakery
Known for astonishing baked goods and desserts, Mae’s also serves delicious seafood and roast meat dishes. The crab cakes are superb.
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Maine Maritime Museum
The substantial Maine Maritime Museum, south of the ironworks on the Kennebec River, showcases the town's centuries-old maritime history, which included construction of the six-mast schooner Wyoming, the largest wooden vessel ever built in the USA.
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