Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Maine's Choice Hotels you'll be a stone's throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Maine offers.

Along the Southern Maine Coast (Maine Beaches)

Ogunquit Heritage Museum
86 Obeds Lane
Ogunquit, ME   03907
207-646-0296

The Ogunquit Heritage Museum is housed in the historic Captain James Winn House, built in 1870. But the focus of this museum is not on the captain, but rather on the Ogunquit, the tribal group which once inhabited this beautiful Maine area. Also within the walls of this historic building is a genealogical library.

First Parish Meeting House
3 Meeting house Road
Biddefort, ME   04005
207-283-4706

Some of the most valuable history can be learned through the study of what has remained from the past, and that is what lies in full display for visitors' intrigues and insight at the First Parish Meeting House. Built in 1759 and remodeled in 1840, the meeting house features boxed pews, cricket kneelers, and a late 19th-century organ.

In Maine's Lakes & Mountains Region

Bethel Historical Society
10-14 Broad Street
Bethel, ME   04217
207-824-2908

Why come to Maine without learning the rich and colorful history which has inhabited both this historical state and the surrounding region of New England? At the Bethel Historical Society, guests lodging in Maine can satiate their curiosities of times past in this historic region, through live displays of period rooms and exhibition galleries, as well as areas for craft demonstrations, a research library, and more.

Bridgton Historical Society Museum
Gibbs Avenue
Bridgton, ME   04009
207-647-3699

On display at this wonderful museum are local items of historical significance and indispensably revelatory artifacts dating back all the way to the founding of Bridgton, Maine in 1768.

In Kennebec & Moose River Valley

Blaine House
State Street
Augusta, ME   04333
207-287-2301

The Blaine House was occupied by James G. Blaine before he donated its beautiful and historic premises to the State of Maine in 1919 for usage as the governor's mansion. Architecture by Olmsted, who designed the front entrance of the house, came to completion in 1990, and the grounds are in the process of a full restoration. Call ahead to schedule a tour of this magnificent manor.

Maine State Museum
230 State Street
Augusta, ME   04333
207-287-2302

Visitors to the capital of Maine, which is the wonderful city of Augusta, will want to stop off for an informative day at the Maine State Museum. Exhibits range from topics covering Maine's natural environment and prehistory to the more modern issues of social history and industrial heritage. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Along the MidCoast

Old Head Tide Church
Off Route 194
Alna, ME   04535
207-586-5643

Visitors to the Old Head Tide Church will be amazed by the history that stands sitting in front of them. Located in the town of Alna in the MidCoast region of Maine, this church remains in its untouched original condition dating all the way back to 1838. View this piece of history and take in the experience that churchgoers might have had 150 years back.

Burnt Island Lighthouse Tour
Off Route 238
Boothbay Harbor, ME   04538

The Burnt Island Lighthouse Tour takes you all the way from the mainland on a scenic cruise to the lighthouse, where guests are afforded an intimate view of this historic structure. Dating back to 1821, the lighthouse guards the entrance to Boothbay Harbor, and as such is one of the oldest lighthouses on the east coast.

In The Maine Highlands

Bangor Police Museum
35 Court Street
Bangor, ME   04932
207-947-7384

The Bangor Police Museum is exactly what its name would claim it to be. The museum explores the history of law enforcement through historical artifacts and genuine insight, with a focus on the Bangor Police Department, which has been enforcing Maine State and Federal Law since the 1700's.

Brewer Historical Society
199 Wilson Street
Brewer, ME   04412
207-989-7468

At the Brewer Historical Society, guests will be given a gracious glimpse into the way things once were in the history of Maine. Among the attractions at this cultural destination are a two-story home and barn dating back to the 19th century, an antique hearse, a fascinating diorama of an original shipyard, and old photographs which will bring everything you see to monochromatic life.

In Downeast & Acadia

Maine Expressions
207-622-0884

Call the number above to inquire about the excitement-packed lighthouse tours this company offers along the coast of Maine. See the various lighthouses of the Maine coastline with an informative guide along with you to offer all the insight and knowledge you could possibly garner on this historic voyage.

Abbe Museum
26 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, ME   04609
207-288-3519

This gem of a Maine museum is dedicated to the preservation and understanding of the Native American cultures which once presided in abundance in the state of Maine. The museum houses exhibits which focus on the American Indian tradition in Maine and seek to shed light on the broader Native American experience both past and present.

In Greater Portland & Casco Bay

Pettengill Farm
Pettengill Road
Freeport, ME   04032
207-864-3170

This salt-water farm is located on expanse that measures over 140 acres. Travelers to Maine will want to make a stop at the farm for an educational experience that will interactively outline the perks and plummets of 19th-century rural life, as well as the area's natural history.

Greater Portland Landmarks
165 State Street
Portland, ME   04101
207-774-5561

Want to find out about Portland, a quaint city in the heart of Maine? What better place to do it than at its own Greater Portland Landmarks, where informed and knowledge-friendly guides will satiate your mind with all the information you need to be the next best thing to a native. Tours and programs available; call the number listed above for more information.

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