Travel Lens
A New England college town where rivers, bays and conservation land meet historic bridges and houses.
This 1892 pedestrian bridge links Brunswick and Topsham and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Parks at both ends make good lookouts.
The river’s last stretch before Merrymeeting Bay has dams to watch and outfitters offering kayaking and boating trips. Fishing is popular too.
This 124-acre preserve protects forest, salt marsh and clam beds. Loop trails lead to Rocky Point, where the water is good for swimming at high tide.
The bay is a chief source of the seafood Brunswick eats. Join a fishing charter, or dig for soft-shell clams when the tides allow.
Downtown serves classic Maine seafood, from chowders to lobster dishes, along with pizza and Greek and Italian favorites.
Harriet Beecher Stowe lived here from 1850 to 1852 and wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin during her stay. The house is recognized for its Underground Railroad history.
Built in 1806 for Bowdoin professor Parker Cleaveland, this National Historic Landmark is now the college’s guesthouse.
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