Historic Main Street Thomaston features Federal sea-captain mansions, the Thomaston Cafe, and antique shops perfect for an afternoon stroll before returning to your in-room jacuzzi. Just south of town, Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum, is a recreated 1790s mansion that captures the grandeur of the area's shipbuilding era.
The St. George peninsula and Port Clyde offer lighthousess and the iconic Marshall Point Light, famously featured in the film Forrest Gump; it's a scenic drive ending at the Monhegan ferry dock. For art lovers, the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland (about 10 minutes east) houses an impressive Wyeth collection and rotating contemporary shows. Just 25 minutes north, Camden Hills State Park and Camden village provide hiking, harbor views, and the famous windjammer fleet.
History buffs will appreciate the Owls Head Transportation Museum, showcasing vintage aircraft and automobiles, while coastal explorers can enjoy kayaking and paddling on Penobscot Bay. After a day of activity, retreat to your hotel's indoor pool and jacuzzi room to unwind.
There is more within easy reach: The St. George peninsula and Port Clyde — lighthouses, the Marshall Point Light, and the Monhegan ferry; The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland. Seasonal highlights include Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland (early August), Thomaston Independence Day celebration and parade (July 4), Mid-Coast gallery walks and arts events (seasonal). Thomaston rewards visits in every season, from green-season hiking and water days to brilliant autumn foliage and quiet, snow-dusted winters. And because Thomaston sits within easy reach of Rockland, Camden, Rockport, it works well as a base for wider day trips across the region.