The 6 Best Islands in Mid Coast Maine, Mid Coast Maine

March 31, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Mid Coast Maine, United States including Seguin Island and Lighthouse, Damariscove Island, Cabbage Island, Swan Island Wildlife Management Area, Sears Island, Hermit Island.
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1. Seguin Island and Lighthouse

72 Front St #3, Bath, Bath, ME 04530-0866 +1 207-443-4808 http://www.seguinisland.org/
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Seguin Island and Lighthouse

An island off of the mouth of the Kennebec River, Seguin has the tallest lighthouse in Maine which is also one of the oldest in the United States.

Reviewed By lindymae

You get everything - A rustic dock, historic fort, laid-back locals, a beautiful boat ride, hiking on an island, lighthouse tour, and picnic lunch opportunities with spectacular views. (There were even a wild blackberry or two to pop in my mouth.) If you only have one day in Maine (which would be a shame) you can't beat this trip. Make reservations ahead. I called 24 hours before and got the last two seats (cash only, pay on the boat.) There is no sign on the dock at Popham to indicate this is where the boat will meet you, but if you are parked next to the historic fort, you are in the right spot. (There is a portapotty next to fort if you need it before getting on the boat.) To top off your Maine experience stop by Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant on your way home (10 minutes away.) It's a rustic, hidden gem.

2. Damariscove Island

Boothbay Harbor, ME
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Damariscove Island

One of the nation's earliest settlement sites.

3. Cabbage Island

Linekin Bay, Boothbay Harbor, ME +1 207-633-7200 http://www.cabbageislandclambakes.com
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5.0 based on 463 reviews

Cabbage Island

Reviewed By TigerGirl0

Traveling in the time of covid means staying flexible, lowering the bar a bit, and remembering that everyone (with a few exceptions) are trying their best to keep things afloat. This Clambake is a long-standing summer tradition for my family, and when I found out we'd be able to still ship out on the Bennie Alice this summer even though the pandemic is on, I was purely thrilled. Wondering what to expect, given how much trouble places are having with the staffing, but figuring that several hours on Cabbage Island would be great no matter how the Clambake went. Happy to say that if it hadn't been for everyone wearing masks on the boat (absolutely required, no arguments) and inside the building, I'd never have known anything at all was amiss. The family was just as friendly - and the matriarch was even there as usual, to greet us all as we came off the boat - as ever. The food was just as great as ever, the island was just as beautiful as ever, the cruise (even with masks) was just as nice as ever. And everyone was taking the infection control seriously and behaving responsibly (without getting nutty and weird), so no worries on that front. This Clambake is always an amazing event, which is why so many people make it an annual tradition, and this year it also gave us the gift of briefly forgetting about all of this crazy stuff, and just being able to relax and not worry about any problems bigger than how to keep stains off our t-shirts. Lovely. Would absolutely recommend!

4. Swan Island Wildlife Management Area

332 Front St, Richmond, ME 04357-1241 +1 207-592-5050 [email protected] http://www.maine.gov/swanisland
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Swan Island Wildlife Management Area

Swan Island welcomes hikers, campers, birders, anglers, wildlife watchers and explorers to its shores for an unforgettable Maine experience. Visitors may immerse themselves in history, surround themselves in nature and discover abundant wildlife. There is a kids-only trout fishing pond, a wildlife viewing tower and special food plots for wildlife.

5. Sears Island

Rt 1, Searsport, ME 04974 http://friendsofsearsisland.org
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Sears Island

Reviewed By Christine471 - Belfast, United States

So nice. I love the walk the view the solitude Need to go all year long ..the view to the other side of the island is so beautiful and lucky to see it

6. Hermit Island

6 Hermit Island Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562-4824 +1 207-443-2101 http://www.hermitisland.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 102 reviews

Hermit Island

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