Boothbay Harbor is definitely a family-friendly city. Full of festivals and family-oriented activities like whale-watching and sailboat races to watch, Boothbay Harbor should please all ages.

Visiting the Antique Railway Village is interesting for young ones to old. A showcase of old automobiles, a museum, tractor pulls, model and full size trains is all a part of the village. Along these lines, there is also the W.W. & F. Railway Musuem which runs train rides and many special events, check their site for event listings and dates.

Although some of the sailing excursions may be somewhat rough for little tummies to bare, stepping aboard a larger ship en route to see whales should not be a problem for sea-sickness prone people and should excite kids and adults alike with the splendor of seeing such an enormous creature, in the flesh!  Boothbay Whale Watch runs whale-watching adventures off of Pier 6. 

Once you've seen a whale live, head to the Maine State Aquarium for a more laid back tour of marine life in this fantastic public aquarium.

For a change of pace, try a round of mini-golf at Dolphin Mini-Golf on Wiscasset Road.

Finally, make sure to ask your hotel about family promotions and packages.