Historic Bath Maine Neighborhood Walking Tour

33 Summer St, Bath, ME 04530, USA

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

A fun and memorable guided walking tour of the delightful Washington Street Federal Historic District neighborhood in the heart of charming Bath, Maine, a 19th century shipping and shipbuilding powerhouse. Learn about the private lives of the millionaire shipbuilders and sea captains who lived there, while admiring their stunning Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival mansions. Leave with insights about Maine and American history, museum quality photos to share, and tips on how to make the most of your visit, from shopping and dining in Bath, to exploring Maine's other coastal communities. This tour, led by a local educator, is sure to be a "hidden gem" highlight of your visit to Maine's coast.

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What To Expect

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Significant Richardsonian Romanesque Revival library, built in the 1880s.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anchor to Washington Street Historic District, a gothic-style church, built in 1843 and considered to be the masterpiece of the architect, Anthony Coombs Raymond.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

For the rest of the walking tour will amble through the Washington Street Historic District, learning about an array of American architectural styles, and hearing stories about the shipbuilders and sea captains and their families who lived in the exquisite mansions that line street during Bath’s 19th century shipbuilding heyday.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
About a 1.5 mile round trip walk, with a slight uphill.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Included/Excluded

Tips for making the most out of the rest of your visit.
Primary source photos and other documents for insight into changes to the buildings over time.

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

33 Summer St, Bath, ME 04530, USA

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