Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour

Bath, US
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Excellent (32 reviews)

Highlights

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.

Meeting point

61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530 , United States

End point

End 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.

Meeting point

61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Patten Free Library

19th century Revival Romaneque library containing historic artifacts.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Maine's First Ship

A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Bath

A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s hey dey.

Duration 90 minutes
4

Winter Street Center

A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Maine Maritime Museum

This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.

6

Old Customs House

Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Bath City Hall

Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.

Duration 10 minutes
8

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.

Duration 15 minutes
9

Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park

A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.

Duration 15 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Embark Maine Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive early to meet your guide.
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    Check out nearby restaurants on Front St.
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    Visit the Maine Maritime Museum nearby.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Bring a camera for scenic views.

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