Guidebook to Gardiner
Food scene
This is a great local hangout. It’s got a laid back vibe, yummy food and drinks (many from local breweries), and plenty of parking.
Depot Pub
14 Maine AvenueThis is a great local hangout. It’s got a laid back vibe, yummy food and drinks (many from local breweries), and plenty of parking.
Great local brewery with an awesome food truck outside. Great views of the Kennebec River from their patio!
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Bateau Brewing
149 Water StreetGreat local brewery with an awesome food truck outside. Great views of the Kennebec River from their patio!
Local brewery located in historic mill building. Patio has breathtaking views of the water! Great food and suitable for the whole family!
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Sea Dog Brewing Company
1 Bowdoin Mill IslandLocal brewery located in historic mill building. Patio has breathtaking views of the water! Great food and suitable for the whole family!
Another great local hangout, known for their pizza and specialty sandwiches.
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The Old Goat
33 Main StAnother great local hangout, known for their pizza and specialty sandwiches.
Annabella's has the BEST baked goods around! Enjoy a tasty sticky bun while overlooking the river in downtown Richmond. They also have a cafe inside if you want to sit down for a full breakfast.
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Annabella's Bakery & Cafe
2 Main StAnnabella's has the BEST baked goods around! Enjoy a tasty sticky bun while overlooking the river in downtown Richmond. They also have a cafe inside if you want to sit down for a full breakfast.
Sightseeing
Accessible from Maine Ave. and Bridge St. in Gardiner (as well as locations in Augusta), this is a fantastic paved trail that follows the old railway and has gorgeous views of the Kennebec River. Perfect for walking, biking, skating, etc. Kid and dog friendly!
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Kennebec River Rail Trail
Accessible from Maine Ave. and Bridge St. in Gardiner (as well as locations in Augusta), this is a fantastic paved trail that follows the old railway and has gorgeous views of the Kennebec River. Perfect for walking, biking, skating, etc. Kid and dog friendly!
In the nearby city of Augusta, this place contains the oldest wooden garrison building in the country. Built in 1754, it is a history museum with plenty of exhibits to admire. The guide is an experienced historian and storyteller. If you love history, you’ll enjoy Fort Western.
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Fort Western
16 Cony StIn the nearby city of Augusta, this place contains the oldest wooden garrison building in the country. Built in 1754, it is a history museum with plenty of exhibits to admire. The guide is an experienced historian and storyteller. If you love history, you’ll enjoy Fort Western.
Things to Do
Antique mall with over 30 vendors and thousands of items to peruse. Worth checking out—you never know what kind of treasure you might find! Prices are reasonable, too.
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Hallowell Antique Mall
191 Water StAntique mall with over 30 vendors and thousands of items to peruse. Worth checking out—you never know what kind of treasure you might find! Prices are reasonable, too.
20 acre disc golf course in beautiful wooded and open natural areas. They have a couple different options for playing through depending on the level of challenge you’re looking for. Very affordable, and they have discs you can rent or purchase, as well as other recreational areas and facilities for use on the property.
Ackers Acres
180 Dingley Rd20 acre disc golf course in beautiful wooded and open natural areas. They have a couple different options for playing through depending on the level of challenge you’re looking for. Very affordable, and they have discs you can rent or purchase, as well as other recreational areas and facilities for use on the property.