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Boothbay Harbor was founded as a fishing and shipbuilding village, and it still operates as such today. In the summer, tourists mingle with local lobstermen, but this seaside town still maintains its rustic charm. The quickest way across town is the footbridge that crosses Boothbay Harbor, and visitors can rent summer cottages along the shore—the best vantage point for watching the activity in the lively harbor. If the water view is not enough, there are quaint village streets to explore and outdoor band concerts and craft fairs to attend. The nooks and crannies of the Boothbay shoreline are ideal for exploration via sea kayak, and the village is also a popular departure point for trips to Monhegan Island as well as whale watching cruises and puffin tours.