Location: Damariscotta
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Top 6 Free Things to do in Damariscotta, Maine (ME)
Damariscotta (/ˌdæmrɪˈskɒtə/ DAM-ri-SKOT-ə) is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,218 at the 2010 census. A popular tourist resort area, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages". The name Damariscotta is an Indian name meaning "river of little fish".
Restaurants in Damariscotta
1. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By NChoagie
Jan Kilburn's prints are sold widely in the area and on Monhegan. We had seen and like them so decided to stop by her studio on the way to Pemaquid lighthouse. She was there--very nice and welcoming and we enjoyed seeing both her original watercolors and prints. Of course, we had to buy some!
2. Gifts at 136
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. Kefauver Studio & Gallery
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Conveniently located down the Bristol Road from the historic town of Damariscotta, the gallery features the paintings of award-winning landscape artist Will Kefauver, and a continually updated collection of the work of noted guest artists. The gallery hosts monthly themed shows featuring subjects of interest to visitors to the Maine coast and painting classes for teens and adults.
Reviewed By 624stephm
Wow! If you’re looking for an amazing oil paint class Will is your man! Our family of 5 (80years old down to 16 year old) loved this class! We dabble in “paint and sip events”, so it was amazing to get real life lessons and walk out w a painting of the lighthouse that we love! Will has so much talent painting AND instructing!! He was so calm and amazing at helping each of us. Highly recommend him!!! He was so accommodating and even allowed us to change days and add another painter last minute. We learned a lot from grids on the canvas to mixing oils. He was great and his studio holds gorgeous pieces for sale! We rank him 6 starts******!
4. Damariscotta Farmer's Market
5. Maine Coast Book Shop and Cafe
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By portsmouthliz - Washington DC, United States
During our week in Daramiscotta, we shopped here several times and got coffee from the cafe every day. I shop in indie bookstores during my work travels throughout the country and this is probably the best small-town bookstore I've ever seen. It has a wide selection of literature, history, science, etc etc -- more than just best-sellers, but lots of those too if that's what you're looking for. There's a really good local section if you need guidebooks. Also lots of gifts, toys, games, puzzles, art supplies. The coffee in the cafe is really good and they even have some gluten-free baked goods.
6. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By aloisiap
No trip to Midcoast Maine is complete without visiting the historic shell middens. Native Americans have enjoyed the abundance of oysters of the Damariscotta River for over 2,000 years. You can access shell midden sites from either side of the river. There are write ups about the middens which tell you of their history.
