Damariscotta
This compact Maine village on the Damariscotta River, known for its oysters and a café and restaurant scene that holds a surprising number of options for its size. Damariscotta and neighboring Newcastle are linked by a bridge over the river, forming what locals call the "Twin Villages." The town's Algonquian name means "place of abundance of modest fish," a nod to the alewives that once defined the area.
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- Population1,142
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.4 km4.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Damariscotta: quick answers
Where is Damariscotta?
Damariscotta is in Maine, United States, about 37 km23 miles in a straight line from Augusta.
How do you get to Damariscotta?
The nearest airport is Wiscasset (ISS), about 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is Brunswick, about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Damariscotta?
The warmest month is July, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -5°C23°F. The wettest month is October, with about 115 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Damariscotta?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 7 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Damariscotta?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Wiscasset, Winslow and Boothbay Harbor. Damariscotta is listed among the weekend getaways from Boston.