If you want a winter getaway in Maine that’s restorative rather than frantic, Boothbay Harbor in the winter delivers! The comfortable glow of small-town holiday traditions give you the chance to be cozy by the water. Here are a few of our favorite things to do in Maine during the winter, including local festivals and attractions, while you are staying with us at Tugboat Inn.
Visiting the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Gardens Aglow is truly like stepping into a glittering Boothbay-themed Hallmark movie.
The Gardens wrap paths in lights and installations from mid-November through early January, with timed arrival slots most nights. Bring some hand warmers and your coziest layers, grab yourself a hot cocoa (with OR without alcohol), and stroll the grounds at your leisure. The town even offers a free shuttle to the Gardens Aglow on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays! Note that the last trip is at 9pm.
It’s really the place that makes Boothbay Harbor in winter feel magical.
Tugboat Inn still has availability through the end of December! Reserve your stay with us today and be close to the fun.
Each year the Boothbay region decorates the waterfront and downtown with thousands of lights and various community events!
The Boothbay Lights and festivities run through much of November and all of December, and it’s an excellent way to sample multiple Maine attractions in winter in a single evening.
Window-shopping, a walk along the harbor, and little pop-up events. For anyone planning a Boothbay Harbor Maine winter trip, plot a comfortable evening to wander the lit streets and pop into warmed restaurants!
The best part about staying at Tugboat Inn? You’re close to all of the downtown fun! Book your winter getaway today.
The season’s big family day and a true local tradition, usually the first Saturday in December, brings the community to the waterfront for the tree lighting, Santa appearances, and a lighted boat parade followed by fireworks!
It’s joyful, small-town Maine with kids in warm hats, decorated fishing boats drifting past, and neighbors saying hello.
If you’re planning a Maine winter vacation with family or just want to feel like a local for a day, this is the one to mark on your calendar!
On select weekends leading up to Christmas, the Boothbay Railway Village runs their North Pole Express. It’s the kind of event that makes the season feel cinematic: short train rides, Santa visits, and an earnest attention to delighting kids (and the inner kid in all of us).
Departures will run 8 times each day beginning at 10:45am. Tickets sell out, so plan in advance if you want to take a ride!
The Boothbay Region Garden Club and local organizations host winter markets and holiday festivals in early December where you can find handmade goods, festive wreaths, warm baked treats, and thoughtful gifts. These markets are exactly the sort of places where you buy something that actually tells a local story.
Starting November 28th, the Tugboat Inn Restaurant Igloos are back for another season!
Dine directly on our pier without the winter chill. Our Igloos are heated with portable heaters, making for a unique dining experience in Boothbay Harbor! Browse our menu.
Call 207-633-4434 (option 6) to book.
We aren’t kidding when we say the holidays in Boothbay Harbor feel like a Hallmark holiday movie! You deserve a cozy, cute winter getaway.
Tugboat Inn stays open through December 31, making it a rare waterfront option for those who want to soak up winter in Boothbay Harbor without the summer crowds. Our rooms overlook the harbor, and the on-site restaurant keeps seasonal hours so you can arrive, unpack, and be steps from good food and a warm bar without driving around in the cold.
Why wait? Make this holiday season a special one and book your winter getaway in Boothbay Harbor, Maine today!
