Top 30 things to do and attractions in Brunswick

Nice bridge and there is also a 1.25 loop walk and they have brochures at the sign with the trail on it. There is a path where you can walk down to the rocks near the water as well.

The Androscoggin Swinging Bridge is a charming historic pedestrian bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham, built in 1892. It’s a short, pleasant walk only about 2 minutes across and offers beautiful views of the river and surrounding nature. The bridge has a gentle sway, which adds a bit of fun to the experience without being intimidating. Free parking is available nearby, though it can be limited, so arriving early is best. This spot is perfect for a quick outing to enjoy fresh air, some history, and peaceful river views in a unique setting. It’s a hidden gem worth visiting.

I love the Swinging Bridge. There's not a lot of available parking of you're just pulling off to check it out as you're passing by, but it's worth the stop. The Topsham side has a little trail sneaking down into a small sand beach and boulders. It's a nice place to rest, have a snack, or read a book. No swimming allowed.

A short walk down a lot of history. This engineering marvel was first realized in 1892 as a walkway for French Canadian workers to cross over to the Cabot Mill. The original wooden structure has been replaced in the 1930’s with the ironworks structure. Easy walk and a gentle swing to it.

if you are in the area, a nice 10 minute stop. Was there on a Tuesday night and the small parking lot (like 3 spaces and more across the street) weren't taken. If your into bridges, worth the stop.

Very cool to check out. My son and I walked across it and it DEFINITELY swings while walking on it. Beautiful views as well.

I loved this. Cool place to take a quick walk, or even sit by the water and have lunch.

Stopped by while traveling the Northeast. Wasn't able to get into the house. I agree with other reviews that the house looked institutional. It was quite a large property, in fact. There is a small sign in the parking lot giving an overview of Stowe's work while living in the house. It sounds like she vetted portions of the novel with a coterie who met at the house for literary and political meetings.

Keeping up historical houses is difficult. The fact that university dollars are required to fund this historic home underscores the challenge of preserving our history.

Appointment required to see one room that’s open to public. Without access, just a quick picture stop

It was a great place to finally go with my husband. We had such a great time seeing the age and it was cool to actually see what it was like living in the same place Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin. Would definitely come again with my kids so they can see what life was like back then.

Great house which we could not visit inside.

The house 🏠 is one room where Harriet Beecher Stow wrote, Uncle Tom's Cabin. We stopped after hours and I was able to peer into the window to see the room where she wrote this famous piece of literature. It wasn't charming for the period. It looked institutional.

Such a beautiful restoration, preserving the history of this home. In addition to being the site where Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin", Henry Wadsworth Longfellow rented a room here while enrolled at Bowdoin College.

Love taking an evening motorcycle ride to this place. Dairy and I are not such good friends anymore, but they have so many delicious sorbetto options that I don't feel left out. My current favorite is the raspberry mango. All the employees are super friendly and helpful too.

A friend recommended this spot to us and I'm so glad we stopped. This gelato was fantastic and one of the best frozen treats we've had this year. My husband and I shared: - Marscapone Pistachio Caramel - Italian Banana Pudding - Cake Batter All three flavors were incredible. They have so many awesome flavors and they let you sample as many as you want. I will stop by here every time I'm nearby. If you like ice cream and gelato, it's a must.

Great flavors, rich taste. This place is always busy but it was worth the wait. Lots of variety and seasonal offerings to keep you exploring flavors.

The BEST Gelato on planet earth! 🌎 🍨 😋 LITERALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE GOOD! And im not exaggerating! I (& my company) tasted divinity when we went here. The seasonal, Apple Cinnamon Dairy Free Gelato changed my life. It was all you love about apple pie with vanilla ice cream, in one spoonful, that was so creamy I had to double check… dairy free !?! WOW 🤯 🤩 🤤 IT CHANGED MY LIFE! I can only pray they open one down here in NYC or Jersey! They should go nation wide! Their method and recipes are out of this world. I sampled 6 and got 3 , which they were very nice about. It felt almost encouraged. You get what you like and how you like it without it being limited like other shops. I should also note their customer service was exceptional! Warm, friendly, polite! Angelika was a treat! Someone you’d hope to meet on your travels, as we did 😌 a true asset to this business. The others we met were just as kind and helpful. Truly such a nice store! They were spacious and cozy inside with nice couches and furniture, board games, and a nice family feel. Where you can go and catch up with friends and not be rushed out! It was truly special and so happy we found it! Truly this place made my entire trip! I’m still dreaming and wondering how they made that special gelato… how it was so velvety smooth , packed with flavor… I could only describe it like when you would get good cold stone creamery, it’s like that but BETTER! (Yes there’s another level and they’ve unlocked it!) I’m telling you they can win awards and go global between their service model and product! I’m so happy my friend took me here and found them! If you’re thinking of going, this is your sign! It’ll be one of the best desserts of your life! You won’t be disappointed! They have parking out front as well! Thanks for delicious Memory Gelato Fiasco! 😋

I stopped by The Gelato Fiasco on Maine Street, and it instantly became one of my favorite dessert spots in Brunswick! The gelato was absolutely delicious, the portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable, great quality and quantity all around. The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. You can tell they take pride in both their service and their product. I’d rate it a solid 10/10 and would absolutely recommend it to anyone craving something sweet. My personal favorites were the fresh cookie and cardamom gelato, both were unique, creamy, and packed with flavor. Perfect ending to a day in downtown Brunswick!

Do you love gelato or sorbetto? You must give this place a try. Absolutely amazing in every way. The staff was super friendly and attentive. It can get a bit busy but have no fear...the line goes fast. Plenty of comfortable seating inside as well as some outside. Many bold and delicious flavors to choose from. They also have takeaway too!

No better place in the state for gelato or sorbetto and a cuppa. Always a grand selection of different flavors, old favorites and originals you’ll not find elsewhere. If I’m within ten miles of Brunswick, I’m stopping by.

Exceptional college museum. The exhibits and curation were wonderful on the day we visited. Helpful, friendly docents and a nice little museum shop.

I LOVED this museum!! I enjoyed it tremedously! It was free. The lady who works there was super nice and helpful. The museum has an incredibly interesting collection! Very high quality! I absolutely loved the Assyrian/Babilonian bas-reliefs. They also colored them with pointed lights - something I've never seen before. It was breathtaking. I loved the collection of unique and girgeous handmade baskets. It was very interesting to learn about the women who made them. Very unique. And of course, the European art! Beautiful collection!! I want to come back and enjoy it again! Also, I have to say that their gift shop had things that I haven't seen anywhere before. Very unique things - crafts, games, books, accessoiries, etc. Very different. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO VISIT this museum!

They had a collection of black-and-white photos from the 1940s in Maine, it was interesting to peep into the life and times.

Viewed fantastic photography and painting exhibitions on first floor. The photos from Gordon Parks and John McKeen were enlightening. I couldn't decide which was my favorite Ann Craven moon. Wonderful museum with friendly and helpful staff. Will head for floors 2 and 3 soon.

A fantastic art museum that is open and free to the public with donations accepted. The collection was built in part by the founder of Bowdoin College. It’s a nice combination of early American and European, some modern, and with a smattering of artifacts and works from ancient Egyptian times to Oceana. Not an overwhelming place, manageable for an afternoon stroll, and there’s a great room to practice your echo echo or overtone singing in:).

Always a pleasure to visit this elegant classic building. Free admission; currently has a temporary photography exhibit, and there are two interesting Assyrian bas-reliefs colored via a projector.

Most of the art on the first floor is only photography. If that's your interest you'll be happy. There are some historic artifacts on the second floor. But the real sight is the architecture of the buildings. It's quite impressive.

A really interesting museum about one of American history’s most fascinating characters. I have long been interested in Joshua Chamberlain, so could not pass up the opportunity to stop by this museum (Chamberlain’s home) on my way through Maine. The museum offers tours—they are included with the $15 price of admission—and I was given a personal and informative tour by an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide named Dana Carey. The tour takes you through each room of the house, where, in each case, different stories are related and Chamberlain’s life unfolds. Our tour lasted almost an hour and a half! The museum is filled with original furniture and memorabilia from Chamberlain‘s life, which were fascinating to see up close. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area, or making the drive if you’re not!

My friend and I love the Joshua Chamberlain Museum! It was my third visit. His role at Little Round Top during the three days at Gettysburg was extremely important and not a frequently used strategy. His home in Brunswick, ME is lovely to walk through - the many kinds of wood used, wall paper, colors, furnishings, etc. The house was moved from the back of the street to the front then first floor raised to second story and a new first floor constructed! This museum is a must see!

Before visiting I knew a fair amount about Chamberlain as a general and a bit as a politician. But visiting his home taught me a lot about Chamberlain as a human being. Being in the same space he lived in, seeing some of the design choices and changes he made to the house make Chamberlain a much more "real" person. Our guide made the visit incredibly informative and enjoyable, and it's clear that all who participate in keeping it open to the public take tremendous pride in what they do. I'd also recommend taking the walking tour of Bowdoin College (we arrived about an hour early so we did this before the tour of the house). The Museum has an easy-to-follow map which highlights some of the places in the College which relate to Chamberlain.

This was a great tour, I learned a lot of things I did not know about Gen. Chamberlin. The home’s architecture is always very beautiful. I took the time to drive under 5mins to the cemetery where he is buried, I would recommend doing this also!

It was a great tour! Today, Troy took us on a tour of the Chamberlain House and asked us if there was any specific time period we were interested in. I requested his post-war period and my wife asked for insight into their domestic life. We learned Joshua Chamberlain was very futuristic and thought 2-3, even 4 generations ahead. He championed military readiness, co-ed college enrollment, and redemptive/reconciliation minded government. I highly recommend taking advantage of this great resource and the knowledgeable docents. Go out of your way to visit! (During COVID, schedule an appointment)

Amazing museum! Free for military. Even knowing quite a bit about Chamberlain already, I learned a lot. My wife enjoyed it even though she usually is less than enthusiastic about history. You have to tour with a guide, and it helps bring the old house to life as they relate fascinating details and answer questions. Highly recommended!

We were looking forward to touring the home, but spent 30 minutes in one empty room learning the family tree and then got to see our 2nd room where Longfellow lived. At this point, we felt it best to leave because we knew the tour before us had gone 1hour and 45 minutes and so we left. Guide was too knowledgeable and as a result was long winded.

Cool little college museum. Highlights the life and culture of indigenous people in the far north. Absolutely amazing that anyone would ever figure out a way to live, let alone thrive in the far north.

The Peary–MacMillan Arctic Museum at Bowdoin has recently transformed into one of Maine’s most striking cultural spaces. Now housed in the new Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies, the building itself reflects its mission—built with sustainable mass timber and designed with an iceberg-like silhouette. It’s the only museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to Arctic exploration and culture, free to visit and open to the public. Inside, the museum bridges past and present. Artifacts from Robert Peary and Donald MacMillan’s expeditions sit alongside Inuit art and oral histories, showing how exploration was never a solitary pursuit but one deeply connected to Indigenous knowledge. The collection includes everything from sledges and historic photographs to contemporary fashion and bold graphic prints from Inuit artists. Two major exhibits define the current moment: Printed Textiles from Kinngait Studios, which uncovers mid-century Inuit fabric design, and At Home in the North, where traditional tools are paired with modern innovations like SmartBUOY technology. Together, they tell a story that’s as much about resilience and adaptation as it is about discovery. #brunswickmaine #arcticmuseum #bowdoincollege #inuitart #mainehistory

Small but unique museum dedicated to Arctic explorers, Inuit culture and environmental change over time.

My boyfriend and i went here on our first date and had the best time. it provided plenty of conversational content, we learned quite a bit and laughed until we cried. celebrating 6 months together this week. highly recommend.

Very interesting and informative. Definitely recommend for further studies on Arctic conditions and history. Thank you to all who have braved and studied this land and shared their experiences.

A gem of a museum with a mix of history and art from polar exploration by Peary, Henson, and McMillan. Fascinating videos of Arctic exploration from the early 20th Century. A knowledgeable docent answered questions and shared stories. I had no idea of Bowdoin College's close connection to Arctic exploration. Note also that the ship Bowdoin was built at Hodgon's in Boothbay Harbor for polar exploration and is still in use. The Windjammer Emporium (a clothing store in Boothbay Harbor) has a related exhibit in the back of the store with additional film footage of McMillan. I was able to see both in one day.

Very small but thoughtful museum where you can learn about inuit culture and articles expeditions.

Really glad we randomly stopped in to try a beer here. Flight themed brewery sandwiched between and airport and an airplane museum 😄 tons of seating options including outside in little heated huts! We tried Wings and P-3. Both were delicious. The flying dirty pizza was also great. I'd definitely stop back in if in the area. Sunset outside with a beer was really nice 💛

This brewery is quite amazing. The brews on tap have great flavor and variety. The adjacent wood oven pizzas are very good and priced well. The property itself has ample seating, indoor and outdoor and small heated huts. There also is a big screen TV and outdoor games. Honestly, this place does it right across the board. If there's only one thing to critique, it was the lack of a tasting flight; you can order 6oz "samples" for $6, otherwise a full pour starts around $9. Highly recommend.

I cannot attest to the beer quality, as I am more of a cider fan myself, and appreciate finding a local cider on tap! Brick oven pizza totally nailed, perfect crust and scrumptious flavor choices. Highly recommend.

Delightful. Great for friends, couples, families. Such a fun, unique venue. Mere point oysters pop up was great. Pizza looked delicious. Beers were excellent 👌🏽

A super cool brewery tucked into Brunswick. Fantastic history and beers to match! This is a must visit on any brew bucket list. Some of the best customer service we’ve had in a Maine brewery. We will be back! Kid friendly and dog friendly as well.

It's hard to recommend for the wait times alone. There were quite a lot of people here when we arrived, but even still, nearly an hour to receive our food (two pizzas and a salad) is entirely unreasonable. If we knew it would take this long we would have gone somewhere else. I noticed a fixture on the wall where a light would presumably signal an estimated order wait time, but this was not in use for whatever reason. Even once we received our food it was just, okay. The pizza was okay, the salad was okay, my father ordered a couple beers in the time it took us waiting and said those were okay too. The floors are dirty as well. I was constantly stepping on cheese and other discarded food. Gross. My favorite thing was the themeing. The history of this building is actually quite interesting and the decorations were cute. But the novelty didn't really make up for it I feel.

Great brewery with a good selection of pizza for dinner. I really like the location. Well worth the time.

Great system of trails! Well maintained and overall very flat. Great spot for taking young kids for a walk or a dog on a leash.

Enjoying spring in February. Very gentle trails, easy to navigate. Very pretty forest of pine, spruce, beech and more.

You can push a stroller if you have kids on the paths. Also they have tables to have lunch. Beautiful place to hike at. Very family friendly!

Easy hike close to downtown Brunswick. Many different trails.

It's a nice place for a stroll through the woods. Lots of trails and wildlife. Dogs are welcome, just need to cleanup after them. Snowshoe hikes would be fun and as long as we get good snow the cross country skiing is good too. It's an easy trail system, not an advanced hike.

Great trails, not crowded, easy hikes.

Deep, quiet woods Winding trails Few people Delightful

We had the best time staying at this campground!! Very few amenities and only a handful of 30/50 amps, which didn't bother us. The campground is large with playgrounds, frisbee golf, woods and a beach. Check the availability because they hold festivals. We will return on our next visit to Brunswick.

How disappointing that this place now charges for foot traffic. This beach has been a great swimming spot for locals for years and for those not driving in or using the facilities, why does there have to be a charge? It's the OCEAN. Limiting locals to only those willing or able to pay to walk in is a crime. And a real shame for what used to be nice place.

We used to love coming here with our young daughter. Didn’t mind paying the small entrance fee. Ever since it was purchased the gate is permanently locked and I see no way to get in. It’s a shame because this was a beautiful, little beach

Loved the horseshoe crabs and the huge tidal change. Did not like the restroom.

Drove out hoping to cool off, but found the gate closed and learned the beach is only accessible with a camping reservation. It wasn’t clearly listed anywhere ahead of time. Saw others show up and turn around too. On a hot day, it’s hard knowing this beautiful shoreline isn’t publicly accessible. Hoping for more transparency—and more shared spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Have to go through a campground to get to beach. But upon arrival gate was locked and no other entrance. Do not make a wasted trip it's closed.

Nice campground with open fields, a playground, small beach, picnic tables, and more. There is even a 9 hole disc golf course. Low price for daily admission, and much to do. Beach is sandy, but located on a muddy tidal zone, so swimming can get a little messy.

What a wonderful house and interesting family history. Thoroughly enjoyed a private tour on a Friday given by a friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. It is fully preserved - a rare find - with family stories linked to many of the house treasures. Highly recommend!

Very nice peak into the home and life of local figures of standing. Nice tour. NARM MEMBERS free.

Enjoyable We really liked the setup and the guide was knowledgeable.

Be warned - the house is available by booked tour only during the winter months. You must book 3-4 days in advance. The sign outside says the Pejepscot Museum, not the Skolfield-Whittier House.

Duplex homes of we'll off brothers with furnishings frozen in time.

Great holiday fair at the renovated parish house. Now the two story building has an elevator, easy handicapped access and fire doors. The building has 3 floors with a chapel and parish offices on the middle floor, and a large gathering multipurpose space on the second floor.

This church hits all the right notes. Inclusionary with great music, it is a much needed place to recharge and reflect. I can always take something away from the service to think about over the following week.

I am so happy that Jesus brought us to a church that is as warm and welcoming as this one:) Thank you

A welcoming parish. Traditional congregationalist service with songs from hymnal, and often an eloquent thoughtul sermon. Talented choir and world class organist.

I don’t agree with preaching sin when Jesus said go and sin no more

Nice church but outdated, great meetings though.

The Christmas Eve service is very good. Welcoming to everyone.

One of best courses around that many people aren't aware of. Great walking course, excellent conditions, greens are spectacular and food and beer galore at Mcavoys!

Bill, the enforcement director was very rude. although he was doing his job and I certainly respect that, it was done in such a demeaning way. So sad since we have been neighbors of the course for 25 years. Our world is such an unfriendly place.

Outstanding course. Well maintained and lots of fun to play.

Played 18 holes on 8/31 and the course was awesome. Super wide fairways and the greens are super fast. The driving area is neat and different. Well worth the money!

AJ in the pro shop was terrific. Great course in great condition. Looking forward to another golf day in Maine.

Great course with conditions to match . . Very good food and friendly service.. I would highly recommend..

In very good shape! the greens were perfect

The concert was excellent. Truly outstanding performance. The venue (high school) was OK. Given the shallow incline of the theatre and the placement of the piano, it was not possible to see the conductor and much of the orchestra.

The concert I attended was outstanding, with exceptional talent displayed by the musicians. I was left breathless by the beauty of the music, all of which I enjoyed enormously. I look forward to the other concerts for which I have tickets.

The unfailingly positive and artistically stimulating atmosphere set up by Phil and David Ying have helped my students who attend Bowdoin International Music Festival to make enormous progress during the summer. It's quite remarkable.

Superb performance by the Ming Quartet with Jon Manasse at the Nomad on February 12, 2024. A very nice reprieve from a cold winter night.

My first year at the Bowdoin music festival. What a wonderful surprise. I attended 3 five star performances

Visited the Chamberlain Museum after my daughter toured Bowdoin. It was an excellent, interesting and educational tour! As a self proclaimed Gettysburg nerd I loved learning more about the leader of the 20th Maine! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend a trip here!

A free display in the front room is always rotating with a new curation from their collection. Tours of the building and in partnership with Harriet Beecher Stowe house and Chamberlain house seem available. I only wish there was more public access to materials like I've seen at historical societies in smaller towns, but I understand their need to protect pictures, maps, books and documents.

Was very interesting and educational. Learned things we didn’t know before but. Would recommend anyone to visit.

So much available at the Center. Exhibits in main building are free. Tickets available for house tours.

I'm glad I took the tour. I knew about Joshua Chamberlain from the perspective of a Pennsylvanian who has visited Gettysburg several times. Here I heard the bigger story of his life and his place in Maine history. Great guide.

Awesome place for some secluded walking and bird-watching! Almost 3 miles of trails, bringing you from forested wetlands to beautiful views of Back Cove. Wear proper footwear! And no dogs!

Saw a glimpse of a Northern Flicker. Got buzzed by a Hairy Woodpecker and was observed, in turn, by a Downy Woodpecker. Parking lot was empty, but the venmo QR code worked like a charm. I'll be back soon.

Cute little trail! Very ethereal in some spots, like fairy land as my 10 y/o says. LOTS of cute little birds, many different species. Saw some dark eyed juncos, red winged black birds, seagulls, variety of ducks and some geese etc Itd be a great spot for a photo shoot! Lots of roots and quite muddy in some spots, but we didn't have a single tick! The bridge at the beginning had a great view and the smell of the salt was refreshing. We took our 1 y/o and she did great!

Magical little hike. Coastal views, woods, field. High tide is best for views. Winter can be very icy (especially the first stairs down to the bridge), but very lovely with snow and highly recommended.

I discovered this place almost by accident and so glad I did. There is a nice variety of different terrain from open meadow to deep old forest. Lovely views out over the water with mostly shade and nice breezes. Wear sturdy shoes though, there are extensive tree roots in the trail that make for tricky footing if you are not paying attention.

Another great public space owned by the Maine Audubon. Enjoyable easy trails through meadows and coastal evergreen forests, that overlook salt marshes and tidal mudflats. At the trailhead/parking area, there is a QR code at the information sign that can be scanned for use as a trail map. Be mindful of the shallow root systems and enjoy your time in this beautiful area!

Went out geocaching on one of the warmer days recently, and I kind of underestimated how long the blue trail was. Luckily my 3yo is a trooper, and had a great time (the 1yo fell asleep on my back, lol). We didn't venture on the green trail, so I'm not sure what they were like, but the blue was quite rooty, so I highly suggest wearing strong-soled shoes. It's a beautiful spot, and I'm really looking forward to coming back (my only complaint is folks not following the "no dogs" rule...)

We stopped in before our 4hr car ride home with our 2yr old and it was just what we needed! Plenty of toys and options for play! Clean and warm and welcoming! The owner has thoroughly designed the play space and thought of everything and created a lovely community here! We’ll be back!

Great space for a 3rd birthday party! Our guests from 5 months old- 13 yrs old had a blast. The owner treated us like family and was so kind. Highly recommended to anyone in the area looking for a fun time for their little ones!

Lots of fun to be had here, mostly for ages 1-6. Plenty of cubbies for shoes and belongings, and a good layout. More fine motor than gross motor (in comparison to the play place in Farmingdale for example). Couldn't take my kiddo away from the kitchen/shopping area, so that's all you'll see here 😂 Update Nov 2022: still reliably open, clean, and comfy. Lots of places for adults to sit that aren't on the floor.. Update Jan 2024: lots of gross motor stuff has been added, and continues to a great, reliable place for fun. They also sell snacks, drinks, and coffee now.

We love the rumpus room. The owner is very relaxed and really does a stunning job of keeping the place clean considering the number of kids that are there during operating hours. Lots of variety for the kids to keep occupied. Gross motor play, kitchen area, reading area, fine motor play, and the list goes on. You can also do kids parties here and the lower kid count during the parties has a lovely vibe all its own. Definitely recommend

Recently did a photoshoot for a birthday party here and it was a blast! All of the kids were so busy running around and having the time of their lives that they weren't too thrilled when it was time for photos in front of the backdrop, but we got plenty of them running around and being kids! Definitely recommended for kids upto atleast 8-10. The pirate ship with the slide was a huge hit with everyone, even the adults! Everything was super clean and easy to set up. They have drinks and snacks for sale at the desk as well. Wish there was a bit more seating but overall it was great! Visit my photography page on Facebook @TouchofMainePhotography

Had a fabulous 2nd birthday party here last week for my daughter! Heather was absolutely wonderful host! Was spacious, clean and nicely set up!

This place is great for little ones. My son is 2 and loves the play kitchen, train table, puzzles, all the trucks, and the bounce house.

A wonderful experience. Tour guides offer a unique experience giving detailed info on the mission of the Naval Air Station, the life of the people who served and their families, the aircraft that operated there and more. You get to sit inside a real cockpit of the P-3 Orion, see inside the engine that powered it. Outside the museum stands a P-3 Orion aircraft, and a P-2 Neptune guards the main entrance to the landing. Visit the memorial gardens that stand as memorials to crews that gave their lives in defense of this country. Learn about how British Royal Navy pilots were trained here during WWII. They also have 2 flight simulators where you get to fly your choice of over 100 airplanes, and fly out of and into just about any airport around the world with full instruction of an experienced simulator pilot to guide you through the entire flight. If you enjoy anything about the history of the base, mission or people and their contributions to this country from World War II and beyond, then this place is a must see for you.

This museum is a Great place to visit. We took a guided tour and learned so much about how this was at one time a very important base for training. P-2’s - P-3’s and Corsairs flew from this base. It’s no longer an active base and this museum is all volunteer run and funded. If you are in this area stop in and visit. You will have a good time and these veterans will love to see you and tell you about the history. It’s all free. They do like to get donations.

Very interesting museum! The staff is very informative, and are happy to give you a guided tour of the museum. There is lots of information about naval anti-submarine patrols and the Navy survival training, which takes place in Redington. The flight simulator is also very realistic!

Took guided tour. Was outstanding. Very knowledgeable. A lot to see. An actual P3 cockpit and a simulator for any plane, any airport. Super helpful. Well worth it!

Great place to visit whether you are a veteran or a history buff! Very welcoming and passionate volunteers to guide your visit. Make sure to get some stories from Wild Bill!

To look back in time when the P3 Orion was the global leader in ASW warfare and the brave men and women who flew and supported those planes. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit.

A small museum just getting started, telling the story of the patrols that policed the Atlantic during the cold war.

It was a really cool place saw people digging clam. The water access is pretty easy we went down a dirt hill that had mud but it was wet with snow and melt. There may have been an easier access

Drove out hoping to cool off, but found the gate closed and learned the beach is only accessible with a camping reservation. It wasn’t clearly listed anywhere ahead of time. Saw others show up and turn around too. On a hot day, it’s hard knowing this beautiful shoreline isn’t publicly accessible. Hoping for more transparency—and more shared spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Went for their open house. We look forward to what the new owners have planned for this beautiful property full of potential. Hard to find good places to go with big RVs. We're excited to return next year.

This used to be a beautiful public beach - now barricaded off and apparently sold off. In what world is it OK to prevent locals from accessing public land? Call your representatives NOW. This is unacceptable. Corporate greed is sick.

This place is a hidden gem located minutes from the highway, restaurants and waterfront locations Susan the owner is great her staff is hardworking and polite. I went from a week long stay to booking the entire season if you have not been here your missing out.

What a wonderful day to go out and celebrate all the beauty Maine has to offer. So grateful for these opportunities with my best friend, Brody Chicken Coyote. 🐾❣️

Tried to visit twice this summer and the entrance was barricaded off both times. No indication online that there would not be public access to the beach.

Great walking trail along the Androscoggin river.

Nice, well-maintained dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. Only trick is finding the place using Google maps. I recommend typing "Merrymeeting Dog Park PARKING LOT," otherwise you will be told you've arrived while driving over a bridge!

Great park, fenced in with plenty of room for dogs to run. Park at the boat launch and it's a short, paved walk to the park. There's two separate areas for small and big dogs. Water fountains are turned on when weather is warmer. Waste stations are available to pick up after your pups. Avoid weekends and evenings if you prefer a less busy environment. The only reason for 4 and not 5 stars is that the directions were wrong on Google maps. We had to ask someone in the neighborhood who was kind enough to tell us.

I was confused when I went to 94 Water St. and didn’t see it, but you have to walk under the bridge and then another bridge. Don’t give up.

Very large fenced area. Separate area for small and large dogs. Clean, grass with some bench seating, walking path along a river. It is a quarter mile (at most) to the dog park. The GPS does NOT find it and sends you on a wild goose chase. You have to come down Water Street to the end (or ask locals, that's how we found it!).

We go walking here weekly. It's the perfect place to snag some photos from the river and nature. It's gorgeous out here for every season. The dog park is a fun place to watch. Tons of happy pups running around and playing.

Great dog park. Plenty of room for running and playing. Pretty setting with views of the river.

Susan is a fabulous gallery director. Her knowledge of Maine artists is broad. The gallery has a great range of sea and landscapes from mid to late career artists.

Be very careful that you like what you buy. My wife went through a long process of purchasing a nearly $12,000 painting via PC and phone and ultimately wanted to return it. Susan would not take the return. This was very hurtful unlike a truly professional business that cares about its customers.

Amazing owner and staff and beautiful works of art. A great place to visit or for serious art buyers.

Great selections to view, browse, and purchase. Personal service. We keep going back.

Lovely worker and the basement has hundreds of works of art!

Beautiful art and wonderful staff!

Beautiful art and wonderful staff!

This was my first time visiting the area & I was told I HAD to go to L.L. Bean. I liked the vibe of this place. While it's a large selection spread among many buildings, it had a classy, classic feel to it. Not the same as if you'd go to another box store for the outdoors/camping/hunting/fishing. The staff was friendly an attentive, but not overly pressing. Everything was clean and had a tidy and respectful vibe to it. A local friend shared with us that she grew up in town right where their amphitheater is now. It was exactly where her house stood as a child and she was able to show us how things were laid out decades ago. It was neat to see. It took about an hour to go through all of the stores, but that was without looking at each section of every store. If you're a big shopper, you might want to plan an afternoon to go. The plus side is the restrooms are very clean.

It was fun to visit and look around - the greeters/ambassadors were friendly and everywhere, and the couple photo-ops with boots were nice - but I wish there was more to do/see, like a museum or exhibit of old products (or did I miss it?). It was just a lot of people shopping at full price. I should’ve read up more what to expect and should’ve started at the L.L. Bean Outlet across the street.

Large shopping area with currently 3 large structures that make up the LL Bean Flagship stores with a smaller outlet store across the street. The tent is currently being used while the main store is under construction. There is a large selection of each item in all sizes available with so many colors to choose from. Various staff everywhere to assist with any question you might have. Multiple changing rooms to try on the items you select. Free parking for the entire shopping area is a 5 minute walk from LL Bean and right across the street.

We were recommended to visit here, I knew that it would be large, but we were very surprised when we arrived, and there were multiple buildings. We enjoyed walking around to the different buildings, and the staff were very friendly. A fun place to visit if you’re in the area. you can purchase something and then have it shipped to you as well.

Currently remodeling so there's not much available in the main store. The temp store closes at 10p (2200) so if you're wanting the full LL Bean experience get there before they close. The prices are high for pretty much everything but it is LL Bean so that's to be expected. Friendly staff who are pretty down to earth. They seem to have rediscovered their roots, which is good to see.

The L.L.Bean flagship store is a great place to visit , huge selection of outdoor gear and apparel, and the space itself feels like part museum, part adventure center. Prices are mostly full retail, but the quality and service are top-notch. Parking is easy, and it’s surrounded by other great shops in downtown Freeport. Worth checking out at least once!

All the employees were super welcoming from the moment we walked in the door. Everyone was making sure that we had everything we needed and we’re handing out apple cider. The employees even gave us maps and stickers. We had a great experience here.

Fun walk through a mature woods. Huge pines at least two feet wide are all over the place with large dead trees and small hard woods. No trail markers, but cant really get lost. Really enjoyed it.

We loved the production, cast, orchestra and the entire experience. Just attempted to watch the original movie and shut it off. This is an outstanding opportunity to live, laugh and feel alive. All my love to the entirety that made this happen. Big Loves ❤️ LnS Coy

Lovely theater and not too large so there really aren't bad seats. Also, in the Orchestra section is stadium seating so you can see very well. They also have a shuttle that takes you right to the theater.

Great performers, fun shows! My wife and I have had a subscription (4 shows each summer) for several years. Inevitably we like some more than others but we are never disappointed.

Always a delight to see a show at MSMT. West Side Story was fabulous this year. We have been coming to shows for more than 40 years!

Saw Anastasia at Maine State Music Theater, it was a great musical with an enthusiastic and talented cast. The venue is perfect for a small theater, great acoustics and great sight lines.

Broadway quality musical theater in Brunswick Maine. Professional theater not just summer stock. World and regional premier shows. Equity shop for performers, technical staff, and a training institute for young interns starting their careers. 610 seat theater on Bowdoin College campus is air conditioned, has an elevator, handicap seating, sensory performances, Theater for Young Audiences and more packed into 12 weeks early June through August. A must go.

Love this venue. Been going here and watching different theater since I was a child (55 years)

Picturesque suspension foot bridge over a soothing river flow. This is a nice US1 stop to stretch your legs and take in some local history. Parking is very limited with 5 total spaces including 1 ADA. No other amenities. I included a couple pics of the up river train trestle accessible by the river trail opposite US1.

Great little find. We have driven by this many times over the years and never have taken the time to stop. I am so happy we did today! Was a great view and even with temps in the 90’s it was great. Stop here on your next trip. You will not regret it.

Small hidden gem. As it is right off the road, it is a good place to stretch your legs. Bridge does bounce and move a little. Very pretty views for a quick stop.

Pedestrian Bridge with an interesting history. Built so that French Canadian mill workers could walk to work from their homes across the Androscoggin River. Good views as you walk across and there's a paved walking trail on the other side. Parking is extremely limited.

Swinging bridge park is a new favorite of mine i found someone's lost magnet and had to swim out to get it unstuck its worth the stop.

A nice bridge and surrounding trail.

If you don't mind a slightly bouncy bridge, the views are gorgeous. The rock formations on the Topsham side are beautiful.

Great empty field to have gatherings and a picnic good view of the river.

It's just a beautiful and quite place

Parked here to ice fish. Hopefully will catch a big pike!

Just a great spot by the river!

Great fishing and viewing wildlife

Awesome

Went for a Maine Mariners Preseason Game and it was great Fun Atmosphere Good stadium

My first time here with my wife to see the Polar Bears Hockey game was awesome. We hope to return soon and often. And congratulations on a well played game and deserved win 🏆 👏.

Love this place. Great seats everywhere, great enthusiasm for the sport. Would like to see more fans at women's hockey games. Parking sucks, so if you see it, take it. Good place to bring the kids after dinner, as the games are over by 9pm so they'll head straight to bed. No tickets needed, and the snack bar is cheap.

This hockey arena was a big step up over the former Bowdoin arena. Holds a big crowd with great views all around. Things really get rocking when Colby or Bates come to town. Not too cold unless the weather outside is harsh but a warm jacket helps, comfortable seats. I just wish they would not blast music for the kids, not so fun for my old ears.

Regular bleacher seats and warmth! For an ice rink, it wasn't freezing cold in the stands. The bleacher seats were a bonus! Great place to watch our grandsons hockey game.

Always a good place to bring the kid(s) for skating!

I'm here installing synthetic turf next to the rink. Being one whom has played many years and traveled to many of arenas and rinks. Very nice place and LOVE that ZAMBONI over the entry...awesome baby!! Bob from Play Safe Turf & Track. "Don't break a twig fightin 4that biscuit 🏒"

My boyfriend and I visited here since we saw it on ‘Somebody Feed Phil’. Everyone we met here was delightful and overjoyed that we were there. We learned a tremendous amount and are so grateful to have the opportunity to stop by.

Creativity, enthusiasm abound. Painting, pottery, wood projects, pillows, weaving, cards, all wonderful gifts to give to explore. Thank you!

Ana, Anya, and the rest of the kind folks were great and very welcoming as we visited from out of town on our honeymoon!

Such a wonderful place! My son and I stopped while on a father/son trip, it was after the artists had left for the day, but we were able to tour the galleries and purchase several wonderful pieces. Thank you to the people and the artists that make this happen, and thanks to Phil Rosenthal for letting me know such a wonderful place exists!

A cornerstone of the Brunswick Arts Community, Spindleworks provides a wonderful service for it's artists and for all of Brunswick. We're so lucky to have them in our downtown!

We loved supporting the work and mission at Spindleworks.

I was greeted warmly as soon as I approached the building. There is so much activity going on. I watched a couple artists demo their projects. A lovely young man named Scott showed me around the building. I purchased a framed rendering of a flower. Also a beautiful rug by Lloyd for a Christmas present that I was thrilled to bring home . I am in VA. If I lived in Maine, I would be a regular shopper.

Awesome for walking and for dogs. Amazing dog park

The ice is chopped up.!,nice to play hockey,but no room for other ppl just to skate,the tenor plying hockey..:(

Wonderful but for road noise...

Quiet place to sit and relax

It wasok

Quiet scenic

Love this park