About this city
Also known as: The Capital City
Beautifully positioned on the navigable fall line of the Kennebec River in south-central Maine, Augusta is the state's capital city and the county seat of Kennebec County. Established in 1754 originally as Fort Western, a crucial British military outpost during the French and Indian War, the town grew into a major shipping, logging, and textile manufacturing powerhouse in the 19th century. Augusta was designated the capital of Maine in 1827 following the state's separation from Massachusetts. The contemporary city layout centers around the majestic statehouse designed by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, presenting a peaceful, historic community that balances administrative state governance with rolling riverfront nature parks and rich educational institutions.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Tour the historic granite chambers and view the beautiful dome of the Maine State House. Explore America's oldest surviving wooden fort building at Old Fort Western. Walk or bike the scenic, paved river pathways along the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
