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Wiscasset
Settled in 1663, Wiscasset sits on the banks of the Sheepscot River. It bills itself "Maine's Prettiest Village," and it's easy to see why: it has graceful churches, old cemeteries, and elegant sea captains' homes (many converted into antiques shops or galleries), and a good wine and specialty foods shop called Treats (stock up here if you're heading north).
Pack a picnic and take it down to the dock, where you can watch the fishing boats or grab a lobster roll from Red's Eats or the lobster shack nearby. Wiscasset has expanded its wharf, and this is a great place to catch a breeze on a hot day. U.S. 1 becomes Main Street, and traffic often slows to a crawl. You can walk to all galleries, shops, restaurants, and other attractions. You'll likely have success if you try to park on Water Street rather than Main.
Wiscasset at a Glance
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Travel Deals in The Mid-Coast Region
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $79-$104 -- Orlando: Resort near Universal w/Waterpark BookIt.com
- $249 -- Beachfront 4-Star Maui Resort w/$25 Daily Credit Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
- $7 & up -- North Carolina's Coast in Summer: Save up to 40% Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
