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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Topsham, Maine


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This beautiful coastal town can be found in Devon County, Maine. It is an ideal destination for a family vacation, and is perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat to unwind and recharge.

As with many other towns in Devon, Topsham is filled with amazing attractions and a wealth of fascinating history to be explored. Visitors can expect to see wide blue skylines, old crooked houses, and winding country lanes on a trip to Topsham.

One of the hidden gems in Topsham is the Cathance River Preserve.  The preserve is located within a lush forest, where visitors can walk along trails, do some wildlife watching, or visit the river running through the conservation.

Here’s our list of favorite things to do in Topsham, Maine, to help you plan your next trip

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Topsham, Maine

17. Androscoggin Woods

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: just past 1074 Lewiston Road Topsham ME

Web Address:   https://btlt.org/conserved-lands/androscoggin-river/androscoggin-woods/

16. Bayview Gallery

4.2 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

Location: 58 Main Street Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 729 5500

Web Address:   http://bayviewgallery.com/

15. First Parish Church

4.8 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 9 Cleaveland Street Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 729 7331

Web Address:   http://firstparish.net/

14. Frank J Wood Bridge

3.9 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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Location: Topsham ME

Web Address:   https://wikidata.org/wiki/Q112107924

13. Coffin Pond

3.7 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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12. Head of Tide Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (77 reviews)

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Location: 235 Cathance Road Topsham ME

Web Address:   https://btlt.org/conserved-lands/cathance-river/head-of-tide/

11. Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: 681 Fosters Point Road West Bath ME

Tel:  207 781 2330

Web Address:   https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/hamilton-sanctuary/

10. Merrymeeting Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (133 reviews)

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Location: 94 Water Street Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 725 6656

Web Address:   https://brunswickme.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Merrymeeting-Dog-Park-30

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9. Apogee Adventures

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 14 Main Street #106 Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 725 7025

Web Address:   http://apogeeadventures.com/

8. Pejepscot History Center

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 159 Park Row Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 729 6606

Web Address:   http://pejepscothistorical.org/

7. Skolfield-Whittier House

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: 161 Park Row Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 729 6606

Web Address:   http://pejepscothistorical.org/

6. Merrymeeting Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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5. Harriet Beecher Stowe House

4.1 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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Location: 63 Federal Street Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 721 5059

Web Address:   https://bowdoin.edu/events/stowe-house/index.html

4. Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 9 Campus Road S Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 725 3416

Web Address:   http://bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum

3. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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Location: 226 Maine Street Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 725 6958

Web Address:   http://pejepscothistorical.org/chamberlain

2. Bowdoin College Museum of Art

4.7 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

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Location: 245 Maine Street Brunswick ME

Tel:  207 725 3275

Web Address:   https://bowdoin.edu/art-museum/

1. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (605 reviews)

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Location: Swinging Bridge Topsham ME

Web Address:   http://saveourbridge.org/

Final Words:

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

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