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Activities: Spas, golf, tennis courts, fields, swimming, boating, fishing,
Places to go: daytrips, beaches, parks, hiking,
Entertainment:  arts, theater, music 
Culture: historic sites, forts, museums,
 
FARMERS MARKET

Location:  Waterfront ParkCommercial StreetBath  

Season: May 06 to October 31
Hours: Saturday and Thursday 8 am to 12:00 pm. Thursday market opens June 15.

Description:  Fresh strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, greens, potatoes, fresh and frozen chicken, eggs, cheese, bakery items, perennials, flowers all in season and much, much, more.

New in 2008, a newly formed Winter Farmers' Market open the first and third Saturday of every month until April. The indoor market is open between 9 am and noon and is located at the UCC (United Church of Christ) at150 Congress Street. Market products include cow and goat cheese, eggs, poultry, goat and beef products, apples and cranberries, baked yummies, fresh bread and fresh organic milk.

GOLF

"Skip Work Play Golf" at Bath Country Club(18 holes) in Bath. Take lessons from the pros at these courses. They are easy to find and tee times are easy to obtain. They are all open to the public!

 

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 aDozen 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.
  • 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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