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Boothbay Harbor weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
43°F 6°C
27°F -2°C
3 in 8 cm
Dec
35°F 1°C
18°F -7°C
3 in 8 cm
Jan
27°F -2°C
9°F -12°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
31°F 0°C
12°F -11°C
3 in 8 cm
Mar
37°F 2°C
20°F -6°C
4 in 9 cm
Apr
50°F 10°C
29°F -1°C
3 in 7 cm

Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Thursday
Nov 12
Hi:
49°F 9°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C
Friday
Nov 13
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
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Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

Stunning natural beauty located on 248 waterfront acres. Spectacular gardens, native wildflowers, pristine forest and tranquil water views.

Attraction type: Garden
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Cabbage Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Island
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Musical Wonder House
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Museum
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Boothbay Railway Village
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

A railroad museum that offers rides on a 1938 narrow-gauge steam locomotive and also offers an antique car museum.

Attraction type: Transportation museum
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Lobster Boat Tour w/ Captain Clive Farrin
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Tour
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Boothbay Whale Watch
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Tour
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Burnt Island Light Station
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Lighthouse; Tour
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Carousel Music Theater
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay theater offering old-time Broadway and vaudeville shows.

Attraction type: Theater
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Southport Island
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Island
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Goddess of the Sea Cruises
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Tour
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Cabbage Island Clambakes
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Oven's Mouth Preserve
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

A great place for easy hiking trails and picnics for family fun.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Damariscove Island
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

One of the nation's earliest settlement sites.

Attraction type: Island
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Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: History museum
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Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor
Attraction type: Civic center; Concert; Opera; Theater
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Marine Resources Aquarium
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

If you have kids they will love the Aquarium.  Although it doesn't come close to compare in size to the Boston aquarium, the quality is there!  Kids love the touch tank, where else can you touch a...

Attraction type: Aquarium
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Sea Pier Aquarium
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay aquarium offering a variety of marine life.

Attraction type: Aquarium
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Castle Tucker
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 19 attractions in Boothbay Harbor

1807 mansion maintained by Historic New England; extraordinary furnishings and design details.

Attraction type: Historic home; Architectural building; Specialty museum
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Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch

Cap'n Fish's is the originator of Whale Watching in Boothbay Harbor and has been Whale watching longer than anyone in the region. A family held corporation for three generations, Cap'n Fish's Whale Watch is the premier choice for experiencing the whales, sea birds and marine wild life that the Boothbay Region has to offer.Our ships are the newest and fastest in the region - to let you spend more time with the whales. Our Whale Watch ships carry the latest whale tracking equipment available. Our captains have the MOST experience sighting whales of any captains along the coast of Maine. If you are coming to the State of Maine, and want to see whales, Cap'n Fish is the way to go.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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