Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn about the local history of Augusta when you spend time at Old Fort Western. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Beneath the gleaming copper dome of Maine's State House, history feels remarkably present. Fort Western stands as America's oldest surviving wooden fort, its 1754 palisades a testament to frontier determination. The Kennebec River cuts through city centre, offering kayaking adventures past historic buildings and under arching bridges. Old Federal-style mansions line tree-shaded streets where governors once strolled. The Maine State Museum brings the region's past to life with everything from ice-age exhibits to meticulously recreated 19th-century workshops. Capitol Park provides a leafy respite where locals picnic beneath ancient elms. For the best breakfast in town, ask a state employee – they've sampled every diner within walking distance of their offices.
Augusta is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Simply book an excursion to enjoy your stay a little more. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Kennebec River Rail Trail and Capitol Park. While you're here, stop by Maine State House and Augusta Civic Center.
