Category: Augusta, Maine
The Old Post Office and Court House is a historic former federal government building at 295 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine. Built in 1886-1890, it is one of Maine’s finest surviving examples of Romanesque Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The former Post Office and Court House stands on the east side […]
2018 brings another exciting season of events downtown Augusta on Water Street as well as on the waterfront. This concert is has a particularly interesting background story. Some wonderful folks in Augusta Maine are raising money to restore the Colonial Theater to its former 1913 glory (see pictures below) and in order to help them […]
Welcome to our bustling & lively eleven Main Street Maine communities, where artistic delights and entertaining experiences await! PLACES & EVENTS>
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 >>>