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Damariscove Island, Boothbay Harbor

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#16 of 26 in Nature in Mid Coast Maine
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Damariscove is an uninhabited island that is part of Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine, United States, about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the coast at the mouth of the Damariscotta River. The long, narrow island is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) long and 1,500 feet (460 m) at its widest point. The island has served in the past as a fishing settlement and a Coast Guard life saving station.
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  • It's hard to get there without one's own boat. But it's a magical place with unspoiled nature and fascinating history 
    It's hard to get there without one's own boat. But it's a magical place with unspoiled nature and fascinating history  more »
  • For a time this historical island hosted the oldest ongoing English-speaking settlement in America. Now part of it is available for visiting and hiking every summer while some of it is a bird... 
    For a time this historical island hosted the oldest ongoing English-speaking settlement in America. Now part of it is available for visiting and hiking every summer while some of it is a bird...  more »
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  • One of my favorite spots in Maine. Hard to get there but once you are there enjoy the museum and fantastic walking trails
  • This little gem is well worth the visit. There are some nice trails to explore on the island itself, but even a cruise into the harbor is a sight to behold.

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