Bath Maine Main Street Bath has just released the following information relating to the history of Bath and the Top Ten Reasons for visiting Bath in August. I must start by telling you that this historic shipbuilding city is set along the long reach of the Kennebec River. The compact downtown district on the waterfront has lovingly preserved 19th century architecture, with brick sidewalks lining pedestrian-friendly Front and Centre Streets…the perfect place for an afternoon of exploring Bath’s diverse shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

Located at the head of the Phippsburg and Georgetown peninsulas, Bath is also perfectly positioned as a jumping off place for a day at the beach, hiking trails, fishing or deep-water sailing.

    August’s Top Ten reasons to visit Bath:

  1. Antiques - Check out the 48th Annual Bath Area Family YMCA Antiques Show from 10am – 4pm on August 12th, one of summer’s largest with over 40 dealers. Or browse Front Street’s half-dozen year-round antiques shops, each with its own specialty and perfect for treasure hunting. FMI email ptpromo@suscomme.net

  2. Historic Architecture – Take an ipod – or map-guided walking or driving tour of Bath’s historic mansions, homes and public buildings. Maps and ipods available at the Bath Visitors Center, Now You’re Cooking and area B&B’s; or download to your own ipod. Click here for a link to download.FMI-www.sagadahocpreservation.org.

  3. Lighthouses – Tour ten Kennebec River lighthouses from the Maine Maritime Museum.FMI – www.mainemaritimemuseum.org

  4. Fishing - Get equipped at Kennebec Angler and book a fishing charter from the city dock at Waterfront Park or tour the Fisheries Exhibit at the Maine Maritime Museum. FMIwww.mainemaritimemuseum.org

  5. Shipbuilding – Take summer guests on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Bath Iron Works. The Boston Globe touts these ‘not to be missed’ trolley tours. FMI –www.mainemaritimemuseum.org

  6. Art Galleries – Tour open artist’s studios and galleries during summer’s “3rd Friday Artwalks” series starting from Bath City Hall this month at5pm, Friday, August 21st. FMI –www.fiveriversartsalliance.org

  7. Music – Gazebo concerts are held every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm through August 30th at Library Park on Washington Street. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this cherished summer tradition.

  8. Farmers Market – Select from fresh local produce including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, bread, pastries, cheeses, yogurt, cut flowers, plantings, soaps, yarns and fleeces.

    Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 12:30pm at Waterfront Park on Commercial Street.

  9. Shopping – Browse downtown for Clothing, Jewelry, Antiques, Books, Home Furnishings and Decor, Kitchenware, Made in Maine gifts…there’s more to Bath.

  10. Dining – Enjoy casual or fine dining in charming settings. Whether in a historic building or on the waterfront, Bath’s restaurants continue to attract top-notch chefs

  11. Anything you want to do is happening in Maine….
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