Georgetown and Arrowsic
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Georgetown was colonized when Captain John Parker purchased it in 1649 from Chief Mowhotiwormet, commonly known as Chief Robinhood. The Captain bought the land for a hogshead of rum and a few pumpkins. Georgetown is located between the mouth of the Sheepscot River and the Kennebec River and is a beautiful town with an artsy vibe. Georgetown also has it’s own small school district; Kindergarten through fifth grade and its great teachers are wonderfully engaged in their students’ learning.
Sites and Attractions
- Robinhood Marina. A very pretty Marina worth visiting just to view the boats. Also, stay for a while and dine at the Osprey Restaurant.
- Five Islands. Home to many lobstering boats this is a great place for Maine seafood, and a beautiful place to watch the working harbor.
- Bay Point. A colorful area at the tip of Georgetown, across the river from Popham Beach. This community is worth a visit, if only to enjoy the views and the varied, coastal architecture.
Places to Eat
- Osprey Restaurant. A great place for food and views of the river and Robinhood Marina. Indoor and outdoor seating.
- Five Islands Lobster Co. Amazing fried seafood and sides. Local icecream too! Outdoor seating only.
- Grey Havens. Known for its fine dining and views. This beautiful building also offers fine accommodations. You'll want to tour the building even if you aren't spending the night.
Places to Stay
- Grey Havens Inn. Beautiful rooms and great service. If you have a chance to tour a few of the rooms you'll be glad you did.
- The Mooring Bed and Breakfast. The Mooring is the renovated former home of Walter Reid, the donor of Georgetown's jewel Reid State Park, offering views of beautiful gardens and the roaring ocean.
- Coveside Bed and Breakfast. Set on a rocky cove near Five Islands this stylish B&B offers water views from each room. You can use the B&B's bicycles or kayaks to explore the islands and coves nearby.
- Tide's Inn Farm. The historic farmhouse and working horse farm offer a unique experience for those looking for a home away from home.
Conserved Areas
Georgetown just may have more conserved land than private land.
- Reid State Park. Featuring some of the longest beaches in Maine this park was the state's first saltwater beach State Park. It includes several miles of hiking, biking, and skiing trails covering 766 acres. The beaches also serve as essential nesting grounds for endangered bird species.
- Ipcar Perserve and the Round the Cove Trail. An amazing piece of land with great views. The preserve was given to the Town of Georgetown by Adolph Icpar, a local artistic legend.
- Berry Woods Preserve. This relatively new preserve was first protected in 2004. The 1,765 acre preserve spans east to west from the banks of the Kennebec River to those of the Sheepscot River and offers a new parking lot and an extensive four season trail system.
- Higgins Mountain preserve. Higgins Mountain is one of the highest points in Georgetown at 259' above sea level. The short loop trail provides astonishing views of the coast from the mountaintop. The land was donated to The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust by Mrs. Billie Todd in 2000.
- Josephine Newman Bird Sanctuary. Featuring over 2 ½ miles of trails this 119 acre preserve is a safe haven for many species of migratory and year round birds.
- Flying Point Preserve. An Island preserved by The Nature Conservancy in 1995 after it was donated by Ken Olsen. It protects 4.5 miles of tidal salt marsh and mudflats.
- Weber Kelly Preserve. This preserve offers two loop trails, a variety of wildlife and a rich geological history. Foot traffic only.
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Arrowsic, Maine Arrowsic was purchased in 1649 from the Native American that also sold Georgetown -- Chief Robinhood. Arrowsic then changed hands numerous times until February of 1841 when the town was officially incorporated. Arrowsic is now home to a small population that claims its a great place to call home and a tough place to leave. Arrowsic offers incredible beauty and solitude with proximity to Bath and Route 1. It is an artsy town, so prepare to write your novel or dabble in the arts. At a minimum you will need a pair of binoculars and a wool hat.
Conserved Areas, Sites and Attractions
Enjoy Arrowsic by land or water. Arrowsic is located along the Kennebec, Sasanoa, and Back Rivers. You can charter boat trips to enjoy coastal views or hike along the shore and through the woods in search of wildlife and quietude. Be sure to see the town's four lighthouses as well.
- Doubling Point Lighthouse. This working lighthouse was first built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1988. The lighthouse still helps ships navigate their way up the Kennebec River. Walk the long pier to view the light in person.
- Squirrel Point Lighthouse and Bald Head Preserve. Another working lighthouse that was also built in 1898 and is still working today after one renovation in 1979. To visit this lighthouse travel to the end of Bald Head Road and follow the ⅔ of a mile trail through The Bald Head Preserve.
- The Range Lights. These two lighthouses are located on the southern end of Fiddler's Reach in the Kennebec River. Mariners line the two lights up one behind the other in order to navigate the river. These two lights are best viewed by boat.
- Sewall Pond Conservation Area. This .3 mile trail takes you from a small parking lot out to Sewall Pond. It is a great trail for dogs as the trail is wide and open with lots of room to roam. There are no maps or trail markings, so keep your bearings. There are numerous side shoots off of the main trail.
