This small jewel of a city boasts a historic year-round waterfront downtown set along the banks of the Kennebec River. The compact downtown district has lovingly preserved its 19th century architecture with brick sidewalks lining pedestrian-friendly Front and Centre Streets…the perfect place for an afternoon of browsing Bath’s shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.

Located at the head of the Phippsburg and Georgetown peninsulas, Bath is also perfectly positioned as a jumping off place for a day at the beach, hiking trails, fishing or deep-water sailing.

June’s Top Ten reasons to visit Bath:

1. Historic Architecture – Take an ipod- or map-guided walking or driving tour of Bath’s historic mansions, homes and civic buildings. Maps and ipods available at the Bath Visitors Center, Now You’re Cooking and area B&B’s; or download to your own ipod. Click here for a link to download.  FMI-www.sagadahocpreservation.org.
2. “Zumba” Dancing - Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes that creates a fun and effective workout system. Try it out with Tony Garreton at a “Zumbathon” to benefit the Children’s Schoolhouse, at the Huse School, 39 Andrews Road – 3pm-4:30pm, June 20th. FMI – 443-4771 or http://the childrensschoolhouse.net
3. Lighthouses – Tour ten Kennebec River lighthouses from the Maine Maritime Museum beginning June 26th. FMI – www.mainemaritimemuseum.org
4. Maine “Blues” – Hear the mastery of Pat Peppin and Kevin Kimball along with the blues-rock sound of the Colwell Brothers Band with the speaker himself, Pat Colwell. At the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 7:30pm, Saturday June 20th. FMI – www.chocolatechurcharts.org
5. Kora Shriners Parade – See over 200 Shriners in formation with Mini racers, Go Karts, Oriental Band, Mopeds, Log Rollers and more. Centre Street to Front Street ending at Library Park. 10am, Saturday, June 20th.
6. Shipbuilding – The Maine Maritime Museum honors the shipbuilders of the Bath Iron Works with the 2009 Mariner’s Award and an open house with free admission for all. 10am-4pm, Saturday, June 27th.  FMI – www.mainemaritimemuseum.org
7. Art Galleries – Tour open artist’s studios and galleries during the first of summer’s “3rd Friday Artwalks” series starting from Bath City Hall, 5pm, Friday, June 19th. FMI – www.fiveriversartsalliance.org
8. Music – Gazebo concerts will be held every Tuesday and Friday throughout the summer at 7pm, beginning June 26th.
9. Shopping – Browse downtown for Clothing, Jewelry, Antiques, Books, Home Furnishings and Decor, Kitchenware, Made in Maine gifts…there’s more to Bath.
10. Dining – Enjoy casual or fine dining in charming settings. Whether in a historic building or on the waterfront, Bath’s restaurants continue to attract top-notch chefs.

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 Get a great piece of art and help support Main Street Bath at the same time. These Stilphen Murals were installed in the Arch on Front St in 2006, own a piece of Bath’s history. Museum quality prints are now available to the general public. Order your print online here!

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