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Town in Maine, United States
Photo: Dirk Ingo Franke, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Phippsburg, a coastal town in Sagadahoc County on Maine's Mid Coast, is a popular beach destination.
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Seasonal local history museum. On Facebook.
Sandy beach, picnic area. Largest beach in the area. Day-use fee, parking available for a few dollars.
Civil War-era coastal defence fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg. Open 9AM-sunset daily from April 15th to October 30th. Fee charged. Parking is limited (an alternative is to pay to park at nearby Popham Beach).
A former coastal defense fortification constructed between 1905 and 1912, overlooks Fort Popham.
Mountain surrounded by salt marshes, beach and dense Maine woods. Privately owned by Bates College for research and recreation.
A good place to hike the rocks, as Popham is mainly beach.
Ten acre island located in the mouth of the Kennebec River, wildlife preserve accessible by private boat. Closed to the public during nesting season.
Kayak rentals ($25-50/day) and tours.
Seafood restaurant. On Facebook.
Scallops, lobster, seafood. On Facebook.
Eatery on the wharf of the former Down Easter and Sebasco Estates Foods clam processing facility, a mile past Sebasco Resort golf course.
Bed and breakfast in 1774-era heritage home in the village.
RV camping, cabins, paintball, lobster restaurant, camper rental. On Facebook.
A golf resort with hotel, restaurant and pub just over 5 mi southwest of Phippsburg, near the ocean. On Facebook.
A 270-site family-oriented seasonal campground on a 255 acre peninsula. Tents and tent-trailers only, no RV's, no utility hookups, prices based on two adults (21+) and up to three kids. Three small cabins for weekly rental ($445-1175/wk). Office is on Front St, BATH ME and is open 9AM–2PM weekdays. The Kelp Shed (reception desk, Snack Bar, fireplace, pool table, video games and picnic tables) is open from 9AM–10PM. The Store sells ice, firewood, lobsters, beer, wine, groceries, bait and camping supplies. Souvenir shop with postcards and t-shirts. No personal cheques, no credit cards. ATM on site. Poor to non-extant mobile telephone coverage in the park; there is one telephone at the Kelp Shed for emergency use. On Facebook.
Local craft artist, barn open seasonally.
The only local fuel station, good selection of souvenirs.
Trading card store.
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