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Nestled along the sparkling Kennebec River in Maine is a small jewel of a city. An old seafaring town, Bath has sailed gracefully into the present day bringing a taste of her history with her.
 Bath is ideally sited for water access at the head of two peninsulas. At the mouth of the Kennebec, historic Fort Popham stands guard. Nearby, Popham Beach and Reid State Park in Georgetown offer miles of sandy beach and rocky cliffs. Cultural treasures are plentiful at Bath's Maine Maritime Museum ,the Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center and the Studio Theatre of Bath.
Coastal scenery or sandy beaches
are just minutes from Downtown Bath:
In Bath, you'll find a bustling waterfront shipyard, the Bath Iron Works, just upstream from the Maine Maritime Museum. The tree-lined avenues in town are graced by handsome old ship captain's mansions. Downtown, shops and restaurants line Front Street on the Kennebec. The 19th century brick buildings and narrow streets have the charm of childhood revisited--a slower pace, a friendlier time. You'll have to visit in person.
Activities In and Around Bath
Beaches/Hikes/Nature
History/Museums
- Stroll the quaint downtown area
of Bath – recently
designated one of a Dozen
Distinctive Destinations in
the United States by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation.
- Step back in history at Fort
Popham. Built in the 1800’s, the fort tells the story of protecting Maine’s
coast from the Civil War through WWI.
- Take an historical cruise on the Kennebec River to Merrymeeting Bay and area lighthouses.
- Take a guided walking tour of
the Bath historic district with a representative of Sagadahoc
Preservation, Inc. or take a self-guided walking tour
or ride the Bath
Trolley for a tour of Bath and the Historic
District.
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Visit the extensive complex of the Maine
Maritime Museum with the Percy and Small Shipyard and hands-on exhibits
Shopping
Downtown Bath is filled with a variety of independently
owned shops and galleries selling antiques, art, books,
chocolates, clothing, crafts, fiber art, furniture, gifts,
groceries, hardware, jewelry, kitchen supplies, marine
supplies, photography gear, pottery, quilting materials,
wines and yarn. - The Bath
Farmers Market (May – October)
is every Thursday and Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30 pm
at Waterfront Park.
We’re
Not Done Yet
- Bath’s Chocolate
Church Arts Center brings the arts alive with a range of musical
and dramatic performances, along with exhibits in its
gallery.
- Bath celebrates Heritage
Days the first weekend of July; step back in time and enjoy
the festivities.
- Patten
Free Library and its
wonderful Library Park are a short walk from downtown. Great
for internet access as well as genealogical and historical
research of the area.
- Public Championship
Golf courses await golfers of all abilities.
- Bath’s Summer
Concert Series takes place on Friday evenings at Library Park
beginning at 7pm.
- Bath’s Skate
Park is located
in the old YMCA building and is a great spot for a couple
of hours of skateboarding.
- Bath’s Art
Walk is held
every 3rd Friday from June through October, 5-7pm.
- Visit Bath’s galleries & art studios for exhibits, demonstrations & refreshments.
Area Dining
- Whether it is a casual lobster
feast, fine dining or a bowl of homemade soup, everyone’s
taste can be satisfied. Bon Appétit!
Visit our list
of dining establishments for more information
Area Lodging
Visiting Bath any season is an experience. Come and see what Bath, Maine has to offer all year long.
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