Guidebook for Brunswick

Judi
Guidebook for Brunswick

Essentials

Local coffee shops, grocery, health food, convience stores where you'll find the best wine selection and a dry cleaner!
Best in health foods! Local foods and an easy walk from the apartment. http://www.moglonf.com/
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Morning Glory Natural Foods
60 Maine St
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Best in health foods! Local foods and an easy walk from the apartment. http://www.moglonf.com/
First started as a horse and cart business selling food in the Old Port in Portland. Call your order in ahead and pick it up curbside! Or, an 8-10 minute walk from your apartment. https://www.hannaford.com/locations/brunswick-hannaford-21101
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Hannaford Supermarket
35 Elm St
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First started as a horse and cart business selling food in the Old Port in Portland. Call your order in ahead and pick it up curbside! Or, an 8-10 minute walk from your apartment. https://www.hannaford.com/locations/brunswick-hannaford-21101
By far, the best selection of wine in town. Don't know what to buy? Ann's knowledge of wines (passed down from her father) will help to compliment your dinner or find the perfect bottle for a gift. They also have the best pizza in town. A local staple for as long as I can remember! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tess-Mkt/118082028207388
Tess' Market
54 Pleasant St
By far, the best selection of wine in town. Don't know what to buy? Ann's knowledge of wines (passed down from her father) will help to compliment your dinner or find the perfect bottle for a gift. They also have the best pizza in town. A local staple for as long as I can remember! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tess-Mkt/118082028207388
One of three coffee shops in Brunswick, this is the original coffee shop in Brunswick, across from the mall by Hannaford Grocery. The Little Dog Cafe on Maine Str. and Dog Bar Jim on Union St.
Bohemian Coffee House
4 Railroad Avenue
One of three coffee shops in Brunswick, this is the original coffee shop in Brunswick, across from the mall by Hannaford Grocery. The Little Dog Cafe on Maine Str. and Dog Bar Jim on Union St.
Definetely essential... :)
massage on maine
56 Maine Street
Definetely essential... :)
Find the lastest updates about local businesses during the pandemic.
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Brunswick Downtown Association
124 Maine St
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Find the lastest updates about local businesses during the pandemic.
Open early and an easy walk from the apartment.
Brunswick Plaza Dry Cleaners
176 Maine Street
Open early and an easy walk from the apartment.

Parks & Nature

All of the places listed are open and a great way to get out and enjoy Maine. If you're looking for a bit of nature... a beach, an easy walk or a short hike up Bradbury Mt, here are some of my favorites.
The Town Commons celebrated its 300th anniversary last year! It's the only place I've ever seen a moose in Brunswick. Great walking and cross country skiing trails, about a 5 min drive down Rte 123 toward Harpswell.
Town Commons
The Town Commons celebrated its 300th anniversary last year! It's the only place I've ever seen a moose in Brunswick. Great walking and cross country skiing trails, about a 5 min drive down Rte 123 toward Harpswell.
Great place to walk or bike along the beautiful Androscoggin River, with public boat access. Less than 1/2 mile from our home. http://www.androscogginriverwalk.org/map--directions.html
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Androscoggin River Bicycle & Pedestrian Path
Androscoggin River Bicycle & Pedestrian Path
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Great place to walk or bike along the beautiful Androscoggin River, with public boat access. Less than 1/2 mile from our home. http://www.androscogginriverwalk.org/map--directions.html
Just a few minutes walk to a beautiful park (please don't call it the green!) in the middle of our downtown. Home to relaxation, live theater and music in the summer, ice skating in the winter! It has the best food trucks anywhere. https://www.brunswickme.org/
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Brunswick Station
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Just a few minutes walk to a beautiful park (please don't call it the green!) in the middle of our downtown. Home to relaxation, live theater and music in the summer, ice skating in the winter! It has the best food trucks anywhere. https://www.brunswickme.org/
Easy trek to a great view of Freeport and the surrounding area. Close to outlet shopping and LL Bean. https://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=12
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Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Rd
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Easy trek to a great view of Freeport and the surrounding area. Close to outlet shopping and LL Bean. https://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=12
Maine's beautiful ocean...need I say more? https://visitmaine.com/things-to-do/parks-and-natural-attractions/reid-state-park **** Benjamin Williamson Photography *** https://benjaminwilliamson.photoshelter.com/image/I0000pp0ysCVt4Fg
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Reid State Park
375 Seguinland Road
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Maine's beautiful ocean...need I say more? https://visitmaine.com/things-to-do/parks-and-natural-attractions/reid-state-park **** Benjamin Williamson Photography *** https://benjaminwilliamson.photoshelter.com/image/I0000pp0ysCVt4Fg
Popular beach less than 45 minutes away. Take a break from swimming to explore Fort Popham which was first built in 1808. http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=22
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Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham Rd
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Popular beach less than 45 minutes away. Take a break from swimming to explore Fort Popham which was first built in 1808. http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=22
North to Bath and out Rte 209 takes you to a sweet hike and breath-taking views of the Maine coast. If you are lucky enough to come in the fall, you'll miss the mesquites and black flies. If not, take the bug spray that's stocked in the apartment!
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Morse Mountain
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North to Bath and out Rte 209 takes you to a sweet hike and breath-taking views of the Maine coast. If you are lucky enough to come in the fall, you'll miss the mesquites and black flies. If not, take the bug spray that's stocked in the apartment!
If you can time your arrival an hour or two before the tide is in, the crashing waves put on quite a powerful show! Don't get too close! Anytime though, this place is beautiful. A gorgeous drive, about 25 minute from the apartment.
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Giant's Stairs and McIntosh Lot Preserve
19 Ocean St
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If you can time your arrival an hour or two before the tide is in, the crashing waves put on quite a powerful show! Don't get too close! Anytime though, this place is beautiful. A gorgeous drive, about 25 minute from the apartment.
Walking trails, animals, the water! About 15 minute drive, in Freeport, a great place to spend some time.
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck Rd
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Walking trails, animals, the water! About 15 minute drive, in Freeport, a great place to spend some time.

Arts & Culture

Brunswick is full of interesting history. Here are a few places to check out.
The NEW museum is open!!
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Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
10 Campus Rd S
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The NEW museum is open!!
From Joshua Chamberlain to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Brunswick is rich in history! http://pejepscothistorical.org/
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Pejepscot History Center
159 Park Row
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From Joshua Chamberlain to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Brunswick is rich in history! http://pejepscothistorical.org/
In 1717, a settlement needed a church to be considered a town. First Parish Church was built and all town people were automatically members. Inter-twined with Bowdoin College, students used to be required to attend services before the campus chapel was built. http://www.firstparish.net/
First Parish Church
9 Cleaveland Street
In 1717, a settlement needed a church to be considered a town. First Parish Church was built and all town people were automatically members. Inter-twined with Bowdoin College, students used to be required to attend services before the campus chapel was built. http://www.firstparish.net/
Maines' 32nd governor, alumni and past president of Bowdoin College, Chamberlain is also famous for his leadership of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. http://pejepscothistorical.org/chamberlain
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Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
226 Maine St
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Maines' 32nd governor, alumni and past president of Bowdoin College, Chamberlain is also famous for his leadership of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. http://pejepscothistorical.org/chamberlain
Opened July 1st to the public! Outstanding exhibits, here's a link to see what's current: https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/
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Bowdoin College Museum of Art
245 Maine St
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Opened July 1st to the public! Outstanding exhibits, here's a link to see what's current: https://www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/
Limited shows during the pandemic. Al Miller has been inspiring young and old to step out of their comfort zone and create amazing theater productions! One block away from the apartment. https://www.theaterproject.com/
The Theater Project
14 School St
Limited shows during the pandemic. Al Miller has been inspiring young and old to step out of their comfort zone and create amazing theater productions! One block away from the apartment. https://www.theaterproject.com/
Maine is full of maritime history and this is the go-to museum for all sea things good. Ten minutes north from the apartment in Bath, ME.
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Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington St
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Maine is full of maritime history and this is the go-to museum for all sea things good. Ten minutes north from the apartment in Bath, ME.
Local artists and Airbnb hosts!
The Barter Art House Gallery
68 Cumberland St
Local artists and Airbnb hosts!

Everything Else

Everything from the Maine State Music Theatre and Bowdoin College Museum of Art, to the International Music Festival. There is always something to do or explore on the campus. http://www.bowdoin.edu/
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Bowdoin College
255 Maine St
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Everything from the Maine State Music Theatre and Bowdoin College Museum of Art, to the International Music Festival. There is always something to do or explore on the campus. http://www.bowdoin.edu/
Bolos no longer has candlepin bowling but good Mexican food and cantina! Who would have thought? But it's only a few short blocks from the house and it's a total blast.
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Bolos Kitchen, Cantina & Candlepin
7 Dunlap St
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Bolos no longer has candlepin bowling but good Mexican food and cantina! Who would have thought? But it's only a few short blocks from the house and it's a total blast.

Shopping

Maine is a state of many small businesses. Even LL Bean started out small and is still owned by the family. Lots of funky finds around, I have listed just a few!
Need a pair of Bean boots? The outlet store always has them in stock! Only 10 minutes away, Freeport is full of wonderful outlet stores.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
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Need a pair of Bean boots? The outlet store always has them in stock! Only 10 minutes away, Freeport is full of wonderful outlet stores.
Our favorite local book store :)
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Gulf of Maine
134 Maine St
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Our favorite local book store :)
An upscale gift shop where you will find lots of treasures. There are many unique stores on Maine St., many offer curbside pick up.
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Nest
100 Maine St
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An upscale gift shop where you will find lots of treasures. There are many unique stores on Maine St., many offer curbside pick up.
Indoor flea market on the weekends and antique shopping everyday. Our local radio station is here, tune into 99-5 FM or 900 AM to hear what the "Midcoast Morning Buzz" is in town!
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Fort Andross Mill Business Center
14 Maine St
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Indoor flea market on the weekends and antique shopping everyday. Our local radio station is here, tune into 99-5 FM or 900 AM to hear what the "Midcoast Morning Buzz" is in town!
A sweet shop with all kinds of treasures!
Hatch on Maine
96 Maine Street
A sweet shop with all kinds of treasures!

Entertainment & Activities

There is still a lot going on in Brunswick! Check out one of the many activities sponsored by the Brunswick Downtown Association.
"Music on the Mall" every Wednesday night, "2nd Friday Artwalk" and lots more. Please check out their website to hear about more events!
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Brunswick Downtown Association
124 Maine St
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"Music on the Mall" every Wednesday night, "2nd Friday Artwalk" and lots more. Please check out their website to hear about more events!

Food

Brunswick is quickly becoming a "foody" destination with many restaurants to choose from. Almost all are within walking distance or try one of the food trucks on the mall during the summer. Many restaurants in Brunswick are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Please check before you head out!!
"Homefries on Demand" is a must order! My favorite is Nancy's blintz, there is no better breakfast anywhere in Brunswick. https://www.facebook.com/Broadway-Deli-181241651930701/
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Broadway Delicatessen Inc
142 Maine St
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"Homefries on Demand" is a must order! My favorite is Nancy's blintz, there is no better breakfast anywhere in Brunswick. https://www.facebook.com/Broadway-Deli-181241651930701/
Mom says it's the best clam chowder she's had and she's from Lewiston (and she's 99 yo so she's had a few cups)! The service isn't always great but they have excellent seafood, inside and outside dining.
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Pepper's Landing
147 Bath Rd
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Mom says it's the best clam chowder she's had and she's from Lewiston (and she's 99 yo so she's had a few cups)! The service isn't always great but they have excellent seafood, inside and outside dining.
You find great food and views of the Androscoggin River. Housed in an old mill, the interior is open and spacious and in good weather you can dine outside on the porch over looking the water. About a 10 minute walk or a two minute drive.
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Sea Dog Brewing Company
1 Bowdoin Mill Island
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You find great food and views of the Androscoggin River. Housed in an old mill, the interior is open and spacious and in good weather you can dine outside on the porch over looking the water. About a 10 minute walk or a two minute drive.
A locally owned bakery with a vibrant feel in the northwest part of Brunswick. A great place to stop before or after checking out the Swinging Bridge! http://www.unionstreetbakeryme.com/
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Union Street Bakery and Cake Shop
40 Union St
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A locally owned bakery with a vibrant feel in the northwest part of Brunswick. A great place to stop before or after checking out the Swinging Bridge! http://www.unionstreetbakeryme.com/
Not only the best gelato ever, you can also watch the chimney swifts fly in for the night if you time it right! https://www.gelatofiasco.com/locations/brunswick/
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The Gelato Fiasco
74 Maine St
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Not only the best gelato ever, you can also watch the chimney swifts fly in for the night if you time it right! https://www.gelatofiasco.com/locations/brunswick/
If you go to Harpswell, this is a great stop after eating at the Dolphin Marina or Erica's Seafood. Grab an ice cream and walk down to the water at Mitchell Field, or just sit and relax. A local women, Pam just opened this place last year and it's taken off like crazy!! On Monday nights there is an antique car show-off and Wednesday is live music. During the winter months check out Pam's Wreaths online!
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Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor
1410 Harpswell Neck Rd
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If you go to Harpswell, this is a great stop after eating at the Dolphin Marina or Erica's Seafood. Grab an ice cream and walk down to the water at Mitchell Field, or just sit and relax. A local women, Pam just opened this place last year and it's taken off like crazy!! On Monday nights there is an antique car show-off and Wednesday is live music. During the winter months check out Pam's Wreaths online!
This is my go to for reasonably priced good food and drink. Next to the train station and visitor center.
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Byrnes Irish Pub
38 Centre St
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This is my go to for reasonably priced good food and drink. Next to the train station and visitor center.
They have been in Brunswick a long time, check them out for all your gluten free needs!
Wildflours Gluten-Free Bakery
54 Cumberland St
They have been in Brunswick a long time, check them out for all your gluten free needs!
A great restuarant and bakery at the Brunswick Landing. Have a meal, take a walk and maybe end up at the Flight Deck!
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Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe
166 Admiral Fitch Avenue
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A great restuarant and bakery at the Brunswick Landing. Have a meal, take a walk and maybe end up at the Flight Deck!