8 Best Things to Do in Georgetown, Maine

By VacationIdea Staff on July 11, 2022 - Updated

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For anyone sticking to Route 1 while traveling down the coast of Maine, they will likely miss out on some of the state’s most spectacular natural scenery, authentic fishing villages, and finest restaurants. Only around forty-five minutes away from busy Portland is Georgetown, offering all of these wonderful things and more. The area boasts over eighty-two miles of amazing shoreline, featuring marshes, rocky headlands, harbors, sheltered coves, and sandy beaches. Visitors may also spot some of the abundant wildlife that call Georgetown home, such as moose, deer, harbor seals, and osprey.

We recommend that you call the attractions and restaurants ahead of your visit to confirm current opening times.

1.Reid State Park

Situated along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Reid State Park is bordered by the Little River on the west side and by the Sheepscot Bay on the east, offering both a calm lagoon and crashing waves. Open year-round from 9:00am until dusk, the park features nature trails throughout the grounds, a covered pavilion, outdoor grills, picnic tables, seasonal snack bars, and two beach houses. There are three different beaches open to visitors within the 766-acre Reid State Park: a small beach near the park’s entrance, the Half Mile Beach, and the Mile Beach.

375 Seguinland Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548, Phone: 207-371-2303

2.Georgetown Pottery, Georgetown, Maine

During its early days, everything in Georgetown was made with stoneware. That is, until 1980 when things started to switch to porcelain. The Georgetown Pottery shop has changed over the years in shape and size, however, the underlying idea behind the craftsmanship remained the same. The one-room log cabin where the pottery started remains today as a showroom that visitors can tour. Georgetown Pottery offers an array of both decorative and functional hand-painted and handcrafted pottery made by local artists and craftspeople using high quality porcelain. These hand-painted pieces often feature vibrant glazes and coastal themed brushwork.

Route 127, Georgetown, Maine 04548, Phone: 866-936-7687

3.Georgetown Historical Society

Established in the year 1975, the Georgetown Historical Society was founded with the purpose of the exploration, preservation, and celebration of the cultural landscape and history of the coastal town of Georgetown, Maine. The historical society today operates a meeting space for the community, a library, and a history museum inside the Georgetown Historical Society Building located on Bay Point Road. The organization also presents community programs and exhibits, maintains an online genealogy database with local family histories, and publishes historical research, as well as The Tide, the society’s bi-monthly journal. Summer programs often include community gatherings and live concerts.

20 Bay Point Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548, Phone: 207-371-9200

4.Seguin Island Lighthouse, Georgetown, Maine

The Seguin Island Lighthouse is located at the mouth of Maine’s Kennebec River near Georgetown, Maine. While Georgetown is technically the closest town, the Seguin Island Lighthouse can also be seen, through the use of binoculars, from Phippsburg’s Popham Beach or during one of the several cruises that depart from Bath, Maine and Boothbay Harbor. Visitors can explore the grounds of the lighthouse, as well as the small museum at the Seguin Island Light Station that dates back to 1796, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The historic Seguin Island Lighthouse was built back in 1857.

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5.Five Islands Farm, Georgetown, Maine

The Five Islands Farm in Georgetown, Maine is a charming gourmet market and coastal garden full of locally raised and produced produce, specialty foods, and meats. Situated just outside of the beautiful Five Islands lobstering village, the tiny gem known as the Five Islands Farm is just a short drive or walk away from the iconic Five Islands Lobster Company. Visitors will find local oysters, a variety of fresh produce, craft beers, fine wines, and specialty foods. The farm market also specializes in one of largest local Artisan Maine cheese selections available and is open on a seasonal basis.

1375 Five Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548, Phone: 207-371-9383

6.Five Islands Lobster Co, Georgetown, ME

The Five Islands Lobster Company, also known as the “Love Nest” grill, is located on an active fishing wharf within the little lobstering village of Five Islands in the Georgetown area. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a fresh lunch or dinner right on the wharf as they watch lobstermen and fishermen unload their daily catches. The Five Islands Lobster Company is open seasonally, typically from the middle of May through the middle of October, serving some of the most sought after and delicious lobsters that can be found anywhere. The menu also includes grilled sandwiches and fried seafood baskets.

1447 Five Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548, Phone: 207-371-2990

7.Grey Havens Inn, Georgetown, Maine

The Grey Havens Inn is often called the “castle-by-the-sea” due to its two round turrets. The imposing turrets are so prominent that the seaside inn is commonly used by sailors for navigation. The coastal Maine inn is designed to be a place for relaxation, far from the distractions of modern day, such as television or phones. All guest rooms at the Grey Havens Inn offer limited or full views of the Atlantic Ocean, with the exception of the Cottage room. The living room of the inn provides a cozy space to relax with a huge stone fireplace, large windows, and comfortable chairs.

96 Seguinland Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548, Phone: 207-371-2616

8.Robinhood Free Meetinghouse, Georgetown, Maine

The Robinhood Free Meetinghouse has been a focal point in the Robinhood Cove community of Georgetown, Maine for more than 160 years. Designed in the Greek Revival architectural style by Moses Riggs, the building was constructed as a public and expensive expression of the economic success of the community, which was originally known as Riggsville, as well as the devoutness and aspirations of the residents. The pooling of resources by members of the community to build the central gathering place of communal life, used for many different purposes over the years, was illustrative of the community’s decision making and a significant milestone.

210 Robinhood Road, Georgetown, ME 04548, Phone: 207-613-5682