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28 Best and Fun Things To Do In Owls Head, Maine


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This quiet little town in Maine is located off the beaten track, and can easily be missed by busy tourists on their way elsewhere. However, Owls Head is a hidden gem on Maine’s coastline, with a lot to experience and explore! It has a laid-back, rural atmosphere, perfect for tourists looking for a relaxing vacation destination.

Owl’s Head is also home to the Birch Point Beach State Park, where visitors can enjoy the quiet beach and stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area. And if you’re interested in history, why not stop by the Owls Head Transportation Museum? It features an excellent collection of antique vehicles in pristine condition and hosts regular auctions.

Here’s our list of more exciting things to do in Owls Head, Maine

The 28 Most Popular Things To Do In Owls Head, Maine

28. Ash Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

27. Whitehead Light

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Muscle Ridge Channel Muscle Ridge Islands ME

Tel:  207 200 7957

Web Address:   http://whiteheadlightstation.org/

26. Two Bush Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

25. Monroe Island

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

24. Farnsworth Homestead

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Brian Bartlett, Google Maps

Location: 21 Elm Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 596 6457

Web Address:   http://farnsworthmuseum.org/

23. Clarke Gallery

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Clarke Gallery, Google Maps

Location: 338 Main Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 466 9325

Web Address:   http://clarkegallery.com/

22. Dix Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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21. Rockland Harbor Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 5 Laurel Street Rockland ME

20. Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: 9 Water Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 0600- -5

Web Address:   https://mainecoastislands.org/

19. Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Credit: Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Google Maps

Location: 9 Water Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 0600

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/maine_coastal_islands/

18. The Island Institute

4.3 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

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Location: 386 Main Street #3345 Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 9209

Web Address:   http://islandinstitute.org/

17. Chickawaukie Pond

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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Credit: Katherine Marchessault, Google Maps

16. Buoy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: 3 Park Dr Rockland ME

Web Address:   https://rocklandmaine.gov/mec-category/parks-recreation-committee/

15. Project Puffin Visitor Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: 311 Main Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 596 5566

Web Address:   http://projectpuffin.audubon.org/visit-us/project-puffin-visitor-center

14. Snow Marine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Credit: Katherine Marchessault, Google Maps

Location: Mechanic Street Rockland ME

13. Sail Power & Steam Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

Location: 75 Mechanic Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 596 0200

Web Address:   http://sailpowersteammuseum.org/

12. Langlais Sculpture Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

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Location: 576 River Road Cushing ME

Tel:  207 594 5166

Web Address:   http://georgesriver.org/langlais-sculpture-preserve/

11. The Coastal Children’s Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

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Credit: The Coastal Children’s Museum, Google Maps

Location: 75 Mechanic Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 596 0300

Web Address:   http://coastalchildrensmuseum.org/

10. Harbor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (614 reviews)

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Location: 1 Pleasant Street Rockland ME

Our Top picks

9. Birch Point Beach Parking Lot

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

Location: Owls Head ME

8. Center for Maine Contemporary Art

4.6 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

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Credit: Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Google Maps

Location: 21 Winter Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 701 5005

Web Address:   https://cmcanow.org/

7. Farnsworth Art Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (120 reviews)

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Location: 16 Museum Street Rockland ME

Tel:  207 596 6457

Web Address:   http://farnsworthmuseum.org/

6. Maine Lighthouse Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (198 reviews)

Location: 1 Park Dr Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 3301

Web Address:   http://mainelighthousemuseum.org/

5. Birch Point Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (363 reviews)

Location: 459 S Shore Dr Owls Head ME

Tel:  207 941 4014

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl

4. Owls Head Transportation Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (638 reviews)

Location: 117 Museum Street Owls Head ME

Tel:  207 594 4418

Web Address:   http://owlshead.org/

3. Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ (892 reviews)

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Location: 44 104031  69 077487 Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 4174

Web Address:   http://rocklandharborlights.org/

2. Owls Head State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (985 reviews)

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Location: 186 Lighthouse Road Owls Head ME

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl

1. Owls Head Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,025 reviews)

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Location: 186 Lighthouse Road Owls Head ME

Tel:  207 594 4174

Web Address:   http://lighthousefoundation.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Owls Head, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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