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Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour

Location Maine, USA
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Bath offers an engaging journey through over 400 years of history in one of America’s oldest ports. This small group experience combines fascinating stories with charming architecture, perfect for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

  • 🏛️ Walk through Bath's charming 19th-century downtown, where stunning buildings tell stories of the past.
  • 📚 Visit the Revival Romanesque library, home to historic artifacts that showcase Bath's rich maritime heritage.
  • ⛵ Discover Maine's First Ship, a replica of the Virginia, built by the Popham colonists in 1607, marking the beginning of British shipbuilding.
  • 🏙️ Admire the grand Custom House, constructed in the 1850s for Bath, the fifth largest port in the United States.
  • 🚢 Learn about Bath’s role as a center for wooden shipbuilding during its heyday in the 1850s.
  • 🌳 Relax at Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park, featuring expansive views of the Kennebec River and plenty of shaded seating.
  • 🏛️ Explore the gothic architecture of Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., a stunning church built in 1843.
  • 💦 Receive recommendations for local attractions and tips to enhance your visit to Midcoast Maine.
  • 🧴 Enjoy complimentary sunscreen and water to keep you comfortable throughout the tour.
  • 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, allowing infants and small children to join in on the fun.

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Walking Tour: Downtown Bath, The City of Ships
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area
  • Guided, small group tour
  • Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant
  • Sunscreen, water

Meeting point
Come at least 5 minutes early; look for your guide in the middle of the park, adjacent to the river; she will be wearing a green backpack and carrying a clipboard.
Return details
Come at least 5 minutes early; look for your guide in the middle of the park, adjacent to the river; she will be wearing a green backpack and carrying a clipboard.

  • 19th century Revival Romaneque library containing historic artifacts.
  • Maine's First Ship
    A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.
  • A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s hey dey.
  • Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc.
    A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.
  • This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath. (pass by)
  • Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.
  • Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.
  • Kennebec River
    This experience starts on the shores of the Kennebec River, the second largest river in Maine, and a global center of wooden shipbuilding in the 19th century.
  • Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park
    A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour

    Location Maine, USA
    $30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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