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I MID-COAST BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE 586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay 207-633-4727 railwayvillage.org

Experience a vintage steam or diesel train ride, a collection of over 60 antique automobiles, all in a historic village setting. Memorial-Columbus Day. Map 1, I4 BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Provides gifted young musicians an opportunity to study with world-class artists & audiences with music performed to the highest artistic standards. Map 1, H4 CAFE MIRANDA 15 Oak St, Rockland 207-594-2034 cafemiranda.com A small, cozy bistro-like restaurant with a big menu of ethnic tastes and bites; generous por- tions of wholesome food with big flavor. Map1, H5 COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS 132 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay 207-633-8000 mainegardens.org Magnificent gardens including a 2-acre Children’s Garden, waterfront & woodland trails, art exhibits, exquisite stonework & sculptures on 295 acres. Map 1, I4 See ad pg. 26 FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM AND WYETH CENTER 16 Museum St, Rockland 207-596-6457 farnsworthmuseum.org Nationally recognized collection of 15,000+ works celebrating Maine’s ongoing role in the history of American art. Map 1, H5 MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM 243 Washington St, Bath 207-443-1316 mainemaritimemuseum.org Lighthouse cruises, trolley tours, demonstrations, historic shipyard, pirate play ship, hands-on fun, and a beautiful, 20-acre waterfront campus. Map 1, I4 See ad pg. 22 MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Rd, Brunswick 207-725-8769 msmt.org Four Broadway-quality musicals, three concerts, and three Theater for Young Audiences educa- tional musicals every summer. Jun-Aug. Map 1, H4 See ad pg. 19 MAIN STREET BATH Maine’s Cool Little City: voted Great American Main Street, Great Street in America, and a Na- tional Trust Distinctive Destination. Map 1, I4 OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM An operating collection of antique aircraft & automobiles. Special events include car rallies, airplane shows, Model T rides and family activities. Map 1, H5 See ad pg. 77 6300 College Station, Brunswick 207-373-1400 bowdoinfestival.org City of Bath, 15 Commercial St 207-442-7291 visitbath.com 117 Museum St, Owls Head 207-594-4418 owlshead.org

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MAINE’S MIDCOAST The culture and heritage of this region, just north of Greater Portland, is strongly linked to sea-faring history, brought to life through maritime museums, tall-ship regattas, and light- houses. Paths meander through a botanical garden bursting with blooms. Farnsworth Art Museum. Transportation museums showcase the history of planes, trains, and automobiles while the Amtrak Downeaster services the region with rail trips to Brunswick, where you can dine in style, The works of theWyeth family and Robert Indiana adorn the walls of the

visit an art museum, and take in a Broadway-quality summer musical.

PHOTOS, FROM TOP: ALAN LAVALLE; BENJAMIN WILIAMSON