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History Museums
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Historic coastal town with a maritime museum, serene waterfront views, and a picturesque lighthouse. Features include a detailed history quilt and local art exhibits.
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  • Liz
    Beaufort, SC2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Castine Historic Walking Tour
    The historic walking tour was informative and enjoyable! Lisa was knowledgeable, making it easy to follow the rich history of Castine. I enjoyed the historical homes that are in pristine condition. The tour was not too long or too short!
    Review of: Castine Historical Society
    Written 6 October 2024
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  • margaretmleblanc67
    Newton, MA27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION!
    Interesting to view the items in the collection that the professor collected from all over the world. Museum is well-maintained and organized well. Docent was very willing to answer many questions.
    Review of: Wilson Museum
    Written 29 September 2024
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  • 02149erikab
    Everett, MA74 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Short, scenic walk
    Short, scenic walk with two different paths out to an ocean overlook. Path is narrow and not too difficult, but there is some poison ivy off to the sides, so stay on the path.

    Lighthouse is small and attractive, made of stone rather than brick.

    Path is some cleared meadow with ferns, bracken, and scrubby sumac in fall color, plus evergreens.
    Review of: Dyce Head Foot Path
    Written 27 September 2020
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  • lulu
    Miami, FL30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quiet time
    Interesting place I hadn’t seen before. The downtown is very small but cute cozy. Seemed very quite for 4th of July week. Weather was fine, but gray, which is my least favorite color of the sky, ever. Especially March thru July in Maine.

    Village is a working waterfront which means at times it can smell fishy. I wouldn’t choose this location for a honeymoon, but probably a good place to visit if you want to learn about the area and the industry.

    Interesting to people who like finding or learning about new experiences. Not your everyday vacation location. Good for contemplating, writing, and painting.
    Review of: Main Street
    Written 3 December 2022
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  • 02149erikab
    Everett, MA74 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Closed to the public for fall 2020
    The ships on campus are closed to the public due to COVID, but the landing in Castine is big enough for you to get a good view of the ship and the other MMA boats docked there for students to use.
    Review of: T/S State of Maine
    Written 27 September 2020
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  • claring
    Portland, ME72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Earthen work old Fort with some stonework
    Thereare afew signs here that give you the history of this spot.Many nations were involved,you will have to visit to get the scoop.The British navy chased an American naval force up the river from Castine where our ships were scuttled and burned find out all the details.Great spot for a picnic or just laying in the grass.The Fort is located on Battle Ave at the top of the hill above MMA
    Review of: Fort George State Park
    Written 27 April 2017
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  • KSilverSpring
    Silver Spring, MD38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely picnic lunches
    Borrowed the Pentagoet Inn bikes, picked up lunches at Markels Bakery and had picnic lunches at Fort Madison twice during our stay in Castine. The park is small, one picnic table, two benches. But it has a spectacular view across the bay, access to the rocky beach, very defined fortification mounds, and is a pleasant bike ride or walk from town. A short walk to the very good Wilson Museum (be sure and go downstairs)
    Review of: Fort Madison State Park
    Written 7 September 2017
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  • NHjo
    Saco, ME14,919 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice lighthouse but didn't linger.
    Very pretty lighthhouse, but because the property is privately owned, it felt awkward and like you were trespassing.
    Review of: Dyce Head Light
    Written 28 August 2022
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  • doglover4
    Hampden, ME32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Diverse, exciting art!
    Gallery B's multi-media works of beauty are thoughtfully displayed just up the block from the water. We were taken by the photographs, watercolors and sculpture.
    Review of: Gallery B
    Written 9 September 2019
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  • AugustMainer
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you love the coast, then you must see Gregory Dunham's work!
    Gregory Dunham has relocated his gallery to the Castine Road, Castine ME.

    A new gallery, The Tarratine Gallery, on Main Street also shows Gregory's art.

    His preferred medium is watercolor, and many of his watercolors are in the style of Andrew Wyeth. His artworks, which reflect a meditative quality, often include coastal images - images that cannot be walked away from, images with which the viewer wants to remain.
    Review of: McGrath Dunham Gallery
    Written 5 October 2012
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  • Alison S
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lucky to have local gourmet shop!
    Fresh prepared foods and high end gourmet items as well as kitchen staples.
    It was mentioned in a review this was a pricey place….that isn’t accurate. While you may get a less expensive soup from a grocery store deli it isn’t the same quality. Quality imported as well as local items are more expensive than your basics, but my total is always far less than same items in Florida or NY. Service friendly, parking abundant.
    Review of: Windmill Hill Gardens And Market
    Written 10 May 2024
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  • NHjo
    Saco, ME14,919 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A 'looky-look' only experience.
    I took photos of this golf course (but eliminated them shortly thereafter) to send to my son, the avid golfer. He said it looked 'parched' and 'brown', and he was right -- they must conserve water in Castine, which is understandable with the brutal hot summer we've had in Maine. The course itself is okay -- hilly, and not plush by any means.
    Review of: Castine Golf Club
    Written 28 August 2022
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