Boothbay Harbor Activities

HarborSaltwater swimming is just across from the inn off the dock. We'll even supply the beach towels.

We also have beach chairs for hanging out at Ocean Point.

If you want to bring your own bikes or kayaks you are welcome to store them in our garage.

Joggers, bikers, hikers, kayakers and walkers enjoy our quiet neighborhood's scenic seascape and shoreline.

Take a boat ride to Monhegan Island and picnic on the cliffs or take a whale watching or puffin cruise.

Maine Coast Vacation

Explore charming Boothbay Harbor, just 5 minutes away, with its quaint shopes, fine restaurants, exciting galleries and boat excursions. Or go to a clam and lobster bake on a picturesque little island.

The Sunday evening Reggae Cruise on The Harbor Princess.

Be sure not to miss the dazzling Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay!  

It has become a major attraction in the Boothbay area.

These gardens have become world class.

For live entertainment The Opera House, built in 1894, offers nationally renowned performers.  The Opera House has been voted the Best Seaside Concert Hall in Maine by Down East Magazine.    The Boothbay Playhouse presents musicals with New York and local talent.

We have many talented local artists and a variety of galleries in the Boothbay Harbor area.

For a taste of local color take a walk to The East Boothbay General Store just up the road from the inn.

Day trip to Freeport, the home of L.L. Bean, Portland, and Camden, all about an hour's drive. Visit the lighthouse and stunning location at nearby Pemaquid Point and the village of Wisscasset.  The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath is fasinating.

                                       Our guest always enjoy a stroll to the East Boothbay General Store.


Take a sail

  Take a sail on the Bay Lady or one of the many boats in Boothbay Harbor.

Or you can opt to take a long nap in our hammock for the ultimate lazy afternoon.

Reservations & Booking

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Gift Certificates



"Quite frankly, this place is perfect."

An Explorers Guide, Maine

"..... even your Martha's Vineyard breakfast fantasy pales by comparison."

The Porsche Magazine

"Highly Recommended."

Frommers


Guest's remarks from TripAdvisor:

"This place continues to draw us back"

"Our favorite New England Inn"

"Our 5th straight year at Five Gables Inn" 

"We loved watching the bay and the lobster boats from the expansive porch"

"Best breakfast we ever had"

"All-in-all, the place to stay if you are in the Boothbay Harbor area"

"Incomparable hospitality"

"Immaculate, charming, and peaceful"

 

Contact Information:

P.O. Box 335
Murray Hill Road
East Boothbay, Maine 04544
email: info@fivegablesinn.com
1-207-633-4551
1800-451-5048

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