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Maine’s capital on the Kennebec River, with a granite State House, a historic fort and riverside parks.
Walk through recreated stores, a blacksmith shop, a working mill and a locomotive that tell the story of Maine.
Step into this wooden fort from the French and Indian War era, now a museum of 18th-century life.
Almost 220 acres of trails and plantings for walking, birdwatching and spotting wildflowers, with some trails open to bikes and horses.
This castle-like granite building from the 1880s has three towers and a National Register listing.
Near the State House, a bronze statue honors the 10-year-old who wrote to the Soviet leader and became a Cold War peace ambassador.
Built in 1832 from local granite, the capitol offers weekday tours and views of the city from its balcony.
Built in 1902 as a governor’s home, this granite mansion now hosts events and offers tours of its rooms.
Stroll tree-lined lawns between the State House and the Kennebec River at this former Civil War encampment site.
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