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About Boothbay HarborBoothbay Harbor was founded as
a fishing and shipbuilding village, and it
still operates as such today. In the summer,
tourists mingle with local lobstermen, but
this seaside town still maintains its rustic
charm. The quickest way across town is the
footbridge that crosses Boothbay Harbor, and
visitors can rent summer cottages along the
shore—the best vantage
point for watching the activity in the lively
harbor. If the water view is not enough, there
are quaint village streets to explore and
outdoor band concerts and craft fairs to
attend. The nooks and crannies of the Boothbay
shoreline are ideal for exploration via sea
kayak, and the village is also a popular
departure point for trips to Monhegan Island
as well as whale watching cruises and puffin
tours.
Sport fishermen depart from the harbor in
search of tuna, striped bass, bluefish, and
cod. Thanks to the Boothbay Region Land Trust,
more than 922 acres of land has been preserved
for the enjoyment of the public. The areas
encompass miles of hiking trails, several
historic and prehistoric sites, and the Rachel
Carson Greenway, which honors the founder of
the contemporary environmental movement. From
1953 to 1964, Carson spent her summers in the
Boothbay region, writing much of The Edge of
the Sea and all of Silent Spring from her
Southport Island cottage. Attractions.
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Boothbay
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