Midcoast
A classic maritime region of finger-like peninsulas, snug harbors, and world-class sailing. From the shipbuilding city of Bath to the windjammers of Camden, this is the coast of postcards.
Towns & Cities
Explore the communities in Midcoast
Alna
A quiet Midcoast town on the Sheepscot River known for saltwater farms, covered bridges, and the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway.
Appleton
A rural Knox County town with orchards, rolling ridges, and backroads linking the Camden Hills to inland lakes.
Arrowsic
A tidal island south of Bath with salt marshes, wildlife refuges, and quiet roads connecting historic river villages.
Bath
Bath is a historic shipbuilding city on the Kennebec River, home to Bath Iron Works and a vibrant downtown filled with 19th-century architecture.
Belfast
A quirky, creative harbor town known for its beautifully preserved architecture, vibrant food co-op, and ship-building history.
Belmont
A rural town of rolling fields and woodlots just inland from Penobscot Bay, pairing country quiet with the services of nearby [Belfast](/towns/belfast).
Boothbay Harbor
Wooden footbridges, lighthouse views, and whale-watching tours define this quintessential harbor town tucked into the Midcoast.
Boothbay
A scenic Midcoast town surrounding Boothbay Harbor, offering coastal charm, maritime heritage, and access to island communities.
Bowdoin
A rural Sagadahoc County town of farms, forests, and ponds just inland from the Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers.
Bowdoinham
A riverside town north of Brunswick known for Merrymeeting Bay marshes, a lively farmers market, and kayak-friendly backchannels.
Bremen
A coastal Lincoln County town with working waterfronts, tidal coves, and preserves overlooking Muscongus Bay.
Bristol
Bristol is a coastal town in Lincoln County, Maine, encompassing the Pemaquid Peninsula. It is famous for the iconic Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, historic Fort William Henry, and picturesque villages like New Harbor and Round Pond.
Brooks
A Waldo County town west of Belfast with a compact village center, lake access, and rail-trail connections.
Brunswick
Home to Bowdoin College, Brunswick blends academic vibrancy with a rich maritime history and easy access to the Midcoast's peninsulas and islands.
Bucksport
A strategic river town known for the massive Fort Knox, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, and a spooky local legend.
Camden
Camden's snug harbor and forested hillsides deliver postcard views, sailing charters, and an inviting downtown filled with indie shops and cafés.
Cushing
A Midcoast town south of Thomaston known for Olson House, shore roads, and views across the St. George River.
Damariscotta
Famous for its pristine river, world-class oysters, and the annual Pumpkinfest & Regatta.
Dresden
A river town south of Augusta with tidal Kennebec views, Colonial Pownalborough Courthouse, and quiet agricultural roads.
Edgecomb
A peaceful residential town on the Sheepscot River, offering coastal access and proximity to Wiscasset and Boothbay.
Frankfort
A small Waldo County town with granite ledges, river frontage, and quick drives to Bucksport, Bangor, or Belfast.
Friendship
Friendship is a coastal town in Knox County, Maine, renowned for its boatbuilding heritage, particularly the Friendship Sloop. It is a quintessential lobster fishing community with a picturesque harbor and a quiet, authentic atmosphere.
Georgetown
An island town accessible by bridge, offering the sandy beaches of Reid State Park and the famous Five Islands Lobster Co.
Hope
Tiny inland town known for its classic general store, rolling hills, and peaceful countryside between Camden and Augusta.
Islesboro
A long, narrow island community in upper Penobscot Bay known for quiet roads, sailing culture, and a year-round ferry.
Jackson
A rural Waldo County town of ridges, wind towers, and sugarbushes between Brooks and Dixmont.
Knox
A small agricultural town between Unity and Belfast, marked by open fields, rolling hills, and a few scenic wind turbines.
Liberty
A small hill town centered on Lake St. George, known for its state park, general stores, and artsy roadside stops.
Lincolnville
A scenic coastal town where Bald and Ragged Mountains rise directly from Penobscot Bay, offering unique mountain-ocean vistas.
Monhegan Island
A car-free island 10 miles offshore, Monhegan is a legendary artist colony and nature preserve with dramatic cliffs, pristine trails, and a timeless atmosphere.
Montville
A wooded Waldo County town with farms, ponds, and the Sheepscot Headwaters preserve.
Morrill
A small town of forests, farms, and ponds just west of Belfast and Freedom.
Newcastle
Historic riverside town sharing the Damariscotta River bridge with its twin village, home to shipyards and Oxbow Brewing.
North Haven
A working island community with farms, boatyards, and quiet lanes between Fox Islands Thoroughfare and the open bay.
Northport
A Penobscot Bay shore town anchored by the historic Bayside village green and summer sailing scene.
Owls Head
A small coastal town offering one of Maine's most scenic lighthouses, a famous transportation museum, and Birch Point Beach.
Palermo
A Waldo County town dotted with ponds and farms, sitting on Route 3 with quick drives to the coast or state capital.
Phippsburg
A peninsula town guarding the mouth of the Kennebec River, famous for Popham Beach State Park and historic Fort Popham.
Rockland
Rockland blends working waterfront grit with a thriving arts scene anchored by the Farnsworth Museum and a celebrated food culture.
Rockport
A picturesque harbor village on Penobscot Bay, Rockport offers stunning coastal scenery, arts culture, and quintessential Maine charm.
Searsmont
Rolling woods and small farms south of Belfast, known for sawmills, ponds, and backroad access to Camden Hills.
Searsport
A quiet coastal town with a disproportionately rich seafaring history, home to the Penobscot Marine Museum and stunning sea captains' homes.
Somerville
A small Lincoln County town of lakes, bogs, and blueberry fields between Augusta and the Midcoast.
South Bristol
A Lincoln County fishing town spanning Rutherford Island and the mainland, known for lobstering, boatyards, and shorefront villages.
South Thomaston
A quiet coastal town on the Weskeag River, known for its salt marshes, birdwatching, and traditional working waterfront.
Southport
A picturesque island town connected by bridge to Boothbay Harbor, offering stunning coastal scenery and a true island lifestyle.
St. George
A scenic peninsula town featuring the villages of Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde, and the iconic Marshall Point Lighthouse.
Stockton Springs
A sheltered harbor town on the west side of Penobscot Bay, home to Fort Point State Park and Stockton Harbor’s marina.
Thomaston
A historic Midcoast town known for its shipbuilding heritage, antique architecture, and the Maine State Prison.
Topsham
Located across the Androscoggin River from Brunswick, Topsham offers suburban amenities, shopping, and easy access to the Midcoast.
Union
Inland agricultural town famous for the Union Fair, offering rural character between coastal tourist areas.
Vinalhaven
Maine's largest unbridged island community, Vinalhaven is a working lobster fishing village with a rich granite quarrying history and stunning natural beauty.
Waldoboro
Historic town with German settler heritage, working waterfront, and classic Route 1 character between Rockland and Damariscotta.
Winterport
A historic river town on the Penobscot River estuary, Winterport offers small-town character with access to Bangor and Belfast.
Wiscasset
Wiscasset welcomes visitors with historic sea captain's homes, antique shops, and the most famous lobster roll line in the state.
Woolwich
Sagadahoc County town on the Kennebec River across from Bath, mixing rural landscapes, historic sites, and easy access to Merrymeeting Bay.
Bailey Island
A picturesque island community in Harpswell connected by the unique Cribstone Bridge, Bailey Island is known for its working waterfront, Giant's Stairs trail, lobster fishing heritage, and stunning views of Casco Bay.
Jefferson
Jefferson is a scenic lakeside town on Damariscotta Lake, known for its historic farms, outdoor recreation, and rural character in Lincoln County.
Monhegan Plantation
Monhegan Plantation is a legendary island community 10 miles off the coast, renowned as an artists' colony, its thriving lobster fishery, and dramatic cliff scenery.
Nobleboro
Nobleboro is a charming lakeside community on Damariscotta Lake, featuring historic farms, lakefront camps, and rural character just minutes from coastal towns.
Swanville
A rural farming community between Belfast and Bangor, known for agriculture and small-town tranquility.
Thorndike
A small agricultural town in central Waldo County, preserving traditional New England farming character.
Waldo
A quiet farming town and namesake of Waldo County, preserving rural agricultural heritage.
Warren
A charming river town in Knox County, Warren offers village character, historic mills, and access to both Penobscot Bay and inland lakes.
Washington
A peaceful inland town in Knox County, Washington offers lakes, forests, and affordable country living near the coast.
West Bath
A residential community near Bath, offering suburban living along tidal waterways and rural countryside.
Westport Island
A scenic 11-mile-long island in Lincoln County, Westport Island—originally called Jeremysquam—offers historic architecture, working waterfront character, and peaceful coastal living between the Sheepscot and Back Rivers.