Exploring the Historic Arsenal Magazine in Augusta, Maine

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Augusta Civic Center, exit the building and head west on Civic Center Drive. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Western Avenue. Turn right onto Western Avenue and continue walking for about 0.5 miles. You will pass by several shops and restaurants. As you approach the intersection with State Street, you will see the State House on your left. Continue straight until you reach the next intersection, and turn left onto State Street. Walk for another 0.3 miles, and you will arrive at Arsenal Magazine, which is located on Arsenal Street, just off State Street.

• Public Transportation

  From the Augusta Downtown Transit Center, take the local bus service towards the State House. Get off at the stop near the State House, which is a well-known landmark in the area. From the State House, walk south along State Street for about 0.3 miles until you reach the intersection with Arsenal Street. Turn right onto Arsenal Street, and you will find Arsenal Magazine at the end of the street.

• Bicycling

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the Kennebec River Rail Trail. Head south on the trail until you reach the intersection with Water Street. Turn left onto Water Street and continue until you reach the intersection with State Street. Turn right onto State Street and follow it for about 0.5 miles. When you reach the intersection with Arsenal Street, turn left, and Arsenal Magazine will be on your right side in a short distance.