Things to Do in the Boothbay Region
Visit one or all of these great attractions, close to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens! Group offers are listed below the attraction description.

Boothbay Country Club, Boothbay, (207) 633-6085
Open daily, 7am-9pm.
Boothbay Country Club is the perfect Maine golf course – breathtaking vistas, 18 challenging holes, and a sea breeze. Next to the seacoast village of Boothbay Harbor, we’re truly a “Pure Maine” golf experience. Fine art throughout the restaurant makes the perfect spot for your group. The warmth of the rustic log cabin fireplace, overlooking the golf valley, provides a charming setting.
Group discounts on golf fees with complimentary greens fees for group leader & bus driver. Outings, lunches and dinners with reservations available.

Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, (207) 633-4727
Open 9am-5pm, in season.
Nowhere else in New England can you experience a steam train ride, historical village exhibits and an outstanding collection of over 60 antique vehicles in one museum. The Village exhibits are fascinating and informative, evocative of our rich New England heritage.
Groups receive a reduced admission rate of $5.00 with complimentary admission for driver and guide. Tours available on request.  Additional reductions for non-profit groups.

Cabbage Island Clambakes, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-7200
Open daily, 11am-8pm.
Your Downeast Clambake adventure begins with a scenic tour of Boothbay Harbor aboard the Bennie Alice, en route to Cabbage Island in Linekin Bay. There a succulent feast of Maine lobsters and clams with all the traditional fixin’s awaits you. Your hosts, the Moore family cordially welcome you.
Complimentary admission for bus driver and group leader.

Cap’n Fish’s Whale Watch, Boothbay Harbor, (800) 636-3244
Open daily, 8am-5pm, from May 20 through October 10.
Cap’n Fish’s is the originator of whale watching in Boothbay Harbor. Our ships are the most modern in the region and offer a stable ride. We have a large galley, 360-degree decks for viewing whales, climate-controlled salons, and Maine’s top whale naturalists. We offer a non-expiring guarantee for whale sightings.
Groups receive special admission tickets at a discount price of $25pp with complimentary admission for bus driver and group leader.

Carousel Music Theater, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-5297
Dinner and show nightly, beginning in June
The Carousel Music Theater celebrates the amazing singers and composers of popular music from the turn of the century through the 1970’s, as well as the history of Broadway and Movie Musicals from the 1930’s up through present day. Enjoy dinner with us, while your servers sing a marvelous Cabaret, and after desert is served, they jump in to costume and perform an original stage show with even more music and dancing. Good Food, Great Music and Lots of Laughter… Join us for an evening you won’t forget.
Groups of over 15 discounted, and Bus Driver and group leader enjoy complimentary admission and dinner.

The Opera House, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-6855
Administration Office 10-4, Tues-Fri.
The historic 1894 Opera House annually presents over 100 evenings of music and theater. From jazz to folk, Celtic to rock, classical to bluegrass, with nights of theater and lectures, the calendar has something for almost everyone! Reasonably priced tickets. Handicapped accessible. Refreshments available at all performances.
Reserved premium seating and ticket discounts for tour groups of 30 or more. Group discounts must be arranged at least 14 days in advance of desired performance.

Schooner Eastwind, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-6598
Open Memorial Day weekend to October 15; 9:30, 12:00, 3:00 and 6:00 daily sailing.
Eastwind is a 65’, 28-passenger, traditional wooden schooner. We offer 2-hour sailing trips in Boothbay Harbor; $28 per person. Built by Herb and Doris Smith, it is their 4^th wooden schooner, a sister ship to the Appledores the sailed around the world. We have 30 years of boat building and sea adventures to share!
Private charters are available. Please call for pricing.

Places to Stay & Dine in the Boothbay Region
These lodging and dining establishments all cater to groups or individuals visiting the Boothbay region.

Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-6302 or (800) 533-6302
Open daily, mid May to mid October.
Located directly on the harbor, our Inn features comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities, balconies or patios, and water views. High speed internet and Wi-Fi access in our lobby and some guestroom locations. Complimentary continental breakfast included. Full service waterfront restaurant serves dinner daily and features fresh Maine seafood. Special vacation packages available. Located next to the famous footbridge.
We offer several group packages featuring lodging, meals and activities. Rates are based on season, length of stay and activities included. For more information call Bianca Bowden at (800) 533-6302.

Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, Boothbay Harbor, (800) 628-6872 or (207) 633-5090
Hotel (24 hrs), Restaurant 11:30-9, daily.
Experience the stunning beauty of the Maine Coast at Fisherman’s Wharf. Nestled on the shores of the Atlantic, this Boothbay Harbor landmark features 54 rooms, most with water views; a delicious menu for both lunch and dinner with many coastal favorites and a cozy lounge to enjoy fine wine and spirits. Fisherman’s is in the heart of the downtown area, within walking distance of most of the shops and attractions.
Extensive experience with groups; options for set menus or off-the menu pricing. Comp meals for driver and escort based on tour size. Reservations in advance, please.

Flagship Inn, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-5094
Open year-round.
The Flagship Inn invites you to relax in the Boothbay Harbor Regions’ most comfortable and reasonable accommodations, all guaranteed by AAA and Mobil guide ratings. “Best Value” is how our guests describe us! We are locally owned & operated, offering the exceptional service of a small inn with the modern amenities of a chain hotel, including Complimentary Continental Breakfast.
Please call for group rates, which include a welcome reception, bus parking, continental breakfast and complimentary accommodations for your tour director.

Linekin Bay Resort, Boothbay Harbor, (866) 847-2103
Open daily, Memorial Day to Columbus Day, 8am-9pm.
We are located on stunning Linekin Bay with spectacular ocean views from dining room and bar, as well as all of our meeting rooms.  The resort is open to the public and offers an authentic Maine experience.  We serve 3 meals daily offering a variety of local foods and seafood.  We also offer a variety of activities included 20 sailboats and sailing instruction.  We are about 1.5 miles from downtown and about 5 miles from the Gardens.
Groups receive a special discount on meals, with complimentary meals for bus driver and group leader. Meals and use of facilities are available by advance reservation.

Sprucewold Lodge & Tours, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 767-0254
Open daily, 8am to 10pm.
Sprucewold Lodge is an 83-year old log lodge in a lovely wooded setting in  Boothbay Harbor.  Rustic, but very comfortable, we offer a wonderful facility for group travel with huge public spaces, fireplaces and big porches.  We offer full breakfast and dinner each day for our tour groups, a luxury motorcoach, day trips, boat rides and evening entertainment.
We have operated group tours since 1975, and can tailor one to your needs. Order a Power Point Presentation for our Garden Tour of Maine.

Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-4152 ext. 628
Open mid-May through mid-October.
The Spruce Point Inn combines the classic coastal Maine setting of a historic hotel with the modern amenities of a resort. Enjoy incredible views of the ocean, surrounding islands and lighthouses. Experience the simple carefree elegance of times gone by; “where the forest meets the sea”.
Complimentary stay for the tour leader and bus driver; discounted rates available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available for groups with advanced notice.

Tugboat Inn & Restaurant, Boothbay Harbor, (207) 633-4434 or (800) 533-6302
Open Daily, mid-April through November.
Downtown waterfront location directly on the harbor. Comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities, decks & balconies, and great water views. Wi-Fi in our lobby and some guestroom locations. Complimentary continental breakfast included  Full service restaurant, cocktail lounge with patio deck, and marina with slip and mooring rentals all on site. Music at the piano bar in season. Special vacation packages available.
We offer attractive group lodging rates based on the season. We also offer special banquet menus to groups and large parties, and we can accommodate gatherings of 10 to 50.

Botanical Attractions in Maine
You can create an entire vacation by visiting all the botanical attractions Maine has to offer, including Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens!

McLaughlin Garden, South Paris, (207) 743-8820
Open daily, 10am-5pm, from May 1 through November 1.
The McLaughlin Foundation invites you to come explore the historic home, barn, Garden Gift Shop and Garden Café, as you enjoy the serenity of this Maine treasure. Throughout the year the garden hosts a wide variety of celebrations, seminars, and hands-on workshops.
Please contact the Program Coordinator at (207) 743-8820 to set up a tour or receive additional information.

Merryspring Nature Center, Camden & Rockport, (207) 236-2239
Open during daylight hours, daily.
Merryspring’s 66 acres contain gardens of herbs, roses, perennials, annuals, lilies and hostas. Miles of trails wind around wetlands, meadows and through labeled trees, shrubs and ground-covers of the ten-acre Arboretum.  The Ross Center provides a nature library and space for many of the year-round education programs.
Admission is free to the general public. A guided tour can be arranged with advance notice.  Donations accepted.

Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, (207) 688-4691
Open year-round, hours vary.
Pineland Farms is a privately-owned working farm open to the public for exploration, recreation and education. While here visit working dairy, horse, and poultry barns and see cheese being made in our own creamery. Enjoy year-round recreation, stroll through our 1-acre flower garden, and stop into our market to find our cheeses, produce, natural meats, organic eggs, and much more.
Groups can arrange a trolley tour of farm & gardens for $6pp. Indoor & outdoor venues accommodate groups for lunches, lobster bakes, or dinners. Luxury accommodations are available in our six guest houses.

Pine Tree State Arboretum, Augusta, (207) 621-0031
Open 9am-4pm, daily.
At the Pine Tree State Arboretum you’ll find a collection of some 3,000 trees, shrubs and flowers in formal settings or in the wild, distributed over some 224 acres of fields, wetlands and woods, and reachable by a series of well-maintained trails. There is great bird-watching here, too. A variety of animals make the woods and ponds their home. Group tours are welcome. A variety of themed presentations and walks is available by pre-arrangement.
Group prices depend upon the itinerary and activities any particular group chooses to pursue. Bus drivers and tour leaders participate for free.