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People have been visiting wineries for years. They go to a beautiful setting, sample a few of the options, then purchase a glass or bottle of their favorite to enjoy on the vineyard’s patio or while listening to live music. Breweries have expanded the...

One of the most popular nearby attractions to Boothbay Harbor is reopening for the season on May 1. The gardens will be open daily, 9am-5pm, until October 23, 2022. The wonderful thing about visiting the gardens is there is always something new to see. New flowers are...

One of the best features of Five Gables Inn is the easy access to so many attractions. You could stay here for a week and not have the time to visit everything that is within an easy day’s drive. To assist with the dilemma of which attractions to choose, we present...

Trying the local food and drinks of an area is a favorite activity for many travelers. The Five Gables Inn is excited to be within a one-hour drive of four fantastic wineries and distilleries. We encourage you to visit and sample a few of their offerings (choose your...

The inn has been closed but we have been hard at work all winter. We have made changes to the roof, landscaping, and entrance ways and we cannot wait to share all of these improvements with our guests. We delight in...

Boothbay Harbor is already a destination for birdwatchers. Its location along Maine’s MidCoast and Islands Birding Trail attracts enthusiasts and experts to Lobster Cove Meadow. The forest of white pine and spruce alongside an extensive marsh draws Green Herons, Least...