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BRUNSWICK · TOPSHAM · HARPSWELL · MAINE

Art in town. Islands beyond.
Make space for both.

Museum discoveries at Bowdoin, a bakery stop and the peninsulas of Harpswell. Begin in Brunswick, then let a separate coastal day unfold around Bailey Island.

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Brunswick · 60–90 minutes

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

Explore Arctic environments, communities and histories at Bowdoin’s Gibbons Center.

Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies, not the museum’s former Hubbard Hall location. Closed Mondays and holidays; Sunday opens at 1pm.Experience detailsLearn More
Harpswell · 60–90 minutes

Giant’s Stairs · Bailey Island

Follow a short coastal trail above the distinctive rocky shore of Bailey Island.

Washington Avenue, Bailey Island. Stay on the marked path, respect neighboring homes and posted parking. Avoid wet ledges and rough seas.Experience detailsLearn More
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Brunswick

Mere Point · Casco Bay Guided Sea Kayak Tour

Paddle Casco Bay with a guide from Mere Point in Brunswick, looking for coastal birds and wildlife.

1161 Mere Point Road, Brunswick—not Portland. Weather can change the launch. Listing contains conflicting group limits and dated requirements; confirm current eligibility, group size, season and equipment with Alice’s Awesome Adventures before booking. Wildlife is not guaranteed.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate link
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Topsham · 60–90 minutes

Sea Dog Brewing · Topsham

Make a local meal part of a visit across the river in Topsham.

1 Bowdoin Mill Island. Published daily lunch and evening service. Online menus may be samples; choose Topsham and confirm ingredients directly.Experience detailsView Menu
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BEFORE YOU GO

A little local knowledge.

Distances are approximate from downtown Brunswick. Topsham is across the river; Harpswell has long peninsulas with separate driving routes. Mere Point kayaking launches in Brunswick, not Portland. Giant’s Stairs is on Bailey Island in Harpswell.

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Sources reviewed October 14, 2026. No live availability, prices or reservations are implied.

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