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Access to the water means access to fishing. Boothbay, Maine, has a long history of industry and culture based on fishing and lobstering. The large harbor gives fishermen a sheltered place to moor their boats as well as easy access to good fishing grounds. Many people...

Boothbay and the surrounding area are bursting with golf courses. Here is a list of seven courses within an hour of Five Gables Inns. If you play your cards right (or hit the ball right) you can explore multiple courses during your Maine getaway. You will have the...

Six Tips for Visiting an Art Gallery: Do an initial quick walkthrough of the space. While this may seem counterintuitive, this provides you with a brief overview of the styles, subjects, and scope of what is available. When people visit a new city, many will ride the...

Long vacations and weekend getaways are great opportunities to live a bit of a different life for a short period of time. You can try new foods, see interesting places, and not worry about household chores. One thing that you should consider maintaining from your...

Fall feels like the perfect time of year to enjoy local beer. The season starts with Oktoberfest celebrations (typically held in September) and continues with flannel shirts and bonfires and spooky stories. Boothbay Harbor is home to two fantastic craft breweries with...

The stunning colors of the fall foliage are the first thing many people think of when someone mentions autumn in New England. The changing leaves truly are amazing and there are maps available to help travelers plan their visit based on peak leaf-viewing times. But...