About this city
Also known as: The Boating Capital of New England
Boothbay is a historic coastal town located on a scenic peninsula in Lincoln County, Maine, deeply embedded in the state's midcoast maritime culture. Established in the mid-18th century, the town long thrived on shipbuilding, commercial fishing, and ice harvesting before evolving into a premier summer resort destination. Surrounded by dramatic rocky shorelines, dense pine forests, and protected tidal inlets, Boothbay offers a prototypical New England maritime environment that perfectly preserves its rural coastal heritage.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Explore the expansive and beautifully curated Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, hike the wilderness trails preserved by the Boothbay Region Land Trust, embark on a scenic whale-watching boat tour, and visit the historic Burnt Island Light.
