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The Latest Happenings at the Five Gables Inn and the Boothbay Harbor Region.
Beaches near Boothbay Harbor
When you think about visiting a beach, your first thoughts are probably about the sun and sand and splashing in the waves. So, why would we mention beaches in Maine when fall and winter are upon us? Because beaches can be a joy to visit during the cooler months....
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Wicked Wetland Wonders
No trip to Boothbay Harbor is complete without visiting the premier botanical gardens. In fact, we are pretty sure at least half of our guests make it a priority to visit this local treasure. Located on 295 tidal acres, the gardens are open daily April 15 through...
Alewife Festival
Join us on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend for the popular Alewife Festival. Now in its 13th year, the quirky festival is fun for the whole family. What are alewives and why celebrate them? Alewives are fish that spend most of their lives at sea. Each spring they...
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