Day: September 24, 2018
Maine's downtowns are home to hundreds of beautiful historic buildings. These edifices retain the character from the days when downtown was the destination for shopping, entertainment, and jobs.
Welcome to our bustling & lively eleven Main Street Maine communities, where artistic delights and entertaining experiences await! PLACES & EVENTS>
It's always fun to go to a farmers' market, browse the appealing stalls, mingle with the local purveyors and artisans, and even listen to live music. We've crafted a list for you here that goes a bit beyond the traditional market.
Main Street Maine's list of downtown Restaurants with Outdoor Seating located in our nationally recognized Main Street downtowns. Bon Appétit!
Vacationing in Maine with your dog? No problem! The team at Main Street Maine has scouted Maine’s Main Street communities and listed here are a number of pet-friendly places and events.
A great fall getaway! With the arrival of autumn, we are winding down our summer garden activities, and are shifting our focus to our homes and our interiors. Now is a wonderful time to create or refresh a retreat that will keep us cozy and welcome our guests throughout winter. This seasonal urge to decorate makes fall the perfect season for antiquing. In this article, Main Street Maine makes shopping for antiques in Maine easy and much more interesting. Intrigued?
The team at Main Street Maine has scouted out our ten nationally recognized historic, year-round Maine downtowns and listed some great coffee shops and restaurants here.
Who doesn’t love an independent bookshop? Here is a sample of Main Street Maine’s best downtown bookstores. These small, independent bookshops are important components of our communities and offer places to connect with like-minded individuals. These Maine bookstores offer a depth of knowledge rarely found in bigger chains (or online), and they also support our talented local authors. Make sure to visit these wonderful downtown book shops right on Main Street Maine!
Main Streets in Maine you should absolutely visit! The following year-round historic downtowns have earned the National Main Street accreditation >>>
Located on the Kennebec River, downtown Gardiner, Maine is an authentic New England downtown with historic architecture, locally owned shops, restaurants, bars, arts, events, and a beautiful riverfront setting. A nationally designated Main Street community, Gardiner combines small-city charm with easy access to Midcoast Maine, the Kennebec Valley, the mountains, and Downeast routes. MainStreetMaine.org highlights […]
Located where the Passagassawakeag River meets Penobscot Bay, downtown Belfast, Maine is one of Midcoast Maine’s most distinctive and welcoming downtowns. With a beautiful working waterfront, historic architecture, local shops, restaurants, galleries, breweries, trails, and year-round events, Belfast offers visitors the feel of a classic coastal Maine town with a creative, independent spirit. We love […]
Located on the Kennebec River, downtown Bath, Maine is one of the state’s most beautiful and historic Main Street destinations. Known as “The City of Ships,” Bath has more than 400 years of shipbuilding history and a downtown that still feels deeply connected to the river, the working waterfront, and Maine’s maritime heritage. With 19th-century […]
Located along the Kennebec River, downtown Augusta, Maine, offers visitors a distinctive mix of capital-city history, riverfront scenery, local dining, independent shops, cultural landmarks, and year-round community events. As Maine’s capital and a nationally designated Main Street community, Augusta combines government, heritage, architecture, outdoor recreation, and small-business energy in one walkable downtown. The area is […]
Located at the north end of Casco Bay and the head of tide on the Androscoggin River, downtown Brunswick, Maine is one of the state’s most inviting Main Street destinations. With a historic downtown stretching along Maine Street, a beautiful town green known as The Mall, nationally recognized arts and culture, locally owned restaurants and […]
Downtown Saco, Maine, offers visitors a classic Maine experience with a lively Main Street, historic architecture, local restaurants, independent shops, cultural attractions, and year-round community events.
Downtown Ellsworth, Maine offers visitors the best of both worlds: the convenience of a gateway community and the character of a lively, locally rooted Main Street destination.