River Watch - Attractions near waterfront Maine vacation rental

Mid-Coast Maine Attractions

River Watch is perfectly situated for many daytrip options including beaches, lighthouses, ferries to nearby islands, windjammer and harbor cruises, whale watching, art galleries and museums, festivals, farmers markets, picturesque fishing villages, boat rentals, and more.

Lighthouses

Historic beacons in the nearby cloastal towns of Owls Head, Rockland, and Port Clyde offer stunning views over the Penobscot Bay, charming walks, and a whiff of maritime romance.

For history buffs, the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland has the largest collection of lighthouse artifcats and mementoes in the country.

Beaches

Birch Point State Park, 10-minutes from River Watch in Owls Head, offers scenic views of Penobscot Bay, crescent beach for swimming and fishing, easy rock climbing along shorelne, and restrooms.

For a more intimate experience equally close to home, Crescent Beach off North Shore Road in Owls Head, ten miles from the house. has a quiet, sandy shoreline on the Penobscot Bay.

Island Hopping

Seven large islands - Monhegan, Islesboro, Vinal Haven, Mantinicus, North Haven, Deer Island, and Isle au Haut - and many smaller ones dot the Penobscot Bay. Known for dramatic coastlines, exciting walks, birdwatching, art galleries, historic inns, lighthouses, and more, they are easy to reach, and an adventure to visit.

Museums, Art Galleries, Music

The mid-coast has a vibrant arts, crafts, and music community. It offers a wide range of contemporary galleries and museums of arts and antiquities including the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland, and the Owls Head Transportation Museum.

The North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, July 10 and 11, 2010, is a notable annual treat, as is the famous Maine Lobster Festival, August 4 - 8, 2010, in Rockalnd. Meanwhile the Rock City Coffee and Books keeps the nights lively summer and winter with choice Celtic musicians.