Waterville, ME

If you’re interested in historical and cultural attractions, Waterville does not disappoint. You can visit the historical Waterville Opera House, which was founded in 1902. It is Central Maine’s center for the performing arts. The opera house features theater, ballet, concerts, comedy acts and community events. For movie lovers, Waterville is home to independent movie theater Railroad Square Cinema, which was named One of the Best Cinemas in New England by Yankee Magazine. If artistic pursuits are your cup of tea, the Colby College Museum of Art features five wings, displaying art collections from antiquities to contemporary art. Visitors from all over Maine view artwork by famous artists, such as Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth at this museum.

When it comes to fine dining or casual eating out, Waterville has any type of cuisine you could want. Holy Cannoli, one of the top-rated restaurants in Waterville, offers homemade Italian pastries and meals, and you can either order food to-go or eat in. If seafood appeals to you, you can’t beat 18 Below Raw Bar and Grille. No matter what type of food you like, you can find it in Waterville. From Asian cuisine, pizza, burgers or ice cream, Waterville has a restaurant or outdoor café to suit your tastes.

For nature lovers, Waterville offers recreational fun for all four seasons of the year. During the winter months, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing at the Quarry Road Recreation Area. Quarry Road also offers year-round hiking trails, a winter carnival and even dog sled races during the winter.

Don’t forget your kayak for some spring and summer paddling. The Pine Ridge Golf Club in Waterville is open to golf enthusiasts from early spring to late fall. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Waterville, ME. Living in Waterville is an outdoor lover’s dream.

The Waterville Farmer’s Market offers you a unique shopping experience where you can buy fresh fruit, vegetables, homemade cheese, jams, jellies, pies, pumpkins and even smoked salmon from local farmers. You can browse through shops in downtown Waterville for gifts, books, jewelry, clothing and Maine souvenirs. You can also find antiques in downtown Waterville at Heirloom Antiques and Vintage.

If you enjoy shopping at malls and outlet stores, take a drive from Waterville to the Marketplace at Augusta and spend a day browsing over 40 stores and restaurants. You can also take the Kennebec Explorer bus service from Waterville to Augusta for a relaxing ride to the Marketplace. Augusta is about 20 miles south of Waterville, ME.