Augusta, ME

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Enjoy the cultural and historic attractions in this friendly New England town along a beautiful river.

Visit Augusta, Maine’s capital, to appreciate the history and culture of this northern New England state. The city of Augusta lies along the Kennebec River. Kayak on its smooth waters or hike along the shoreline. Venture into the surrounding Kennebec Valley for fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting.

In downtown Augusta, browse through the Maine State Museum’s commercial heritage, social history and national environment exhibits that have earned it a reputation as one of the country’s best state museums. Learn about logging, boatbuilding, fishing, farming, wildlife and Maine’s Native Americans. Nearby, Children’s Discovery MuseumOpens in a new window lets young children play contentedly for hours in a variety of interactive centers while developing important life skills.

Tour the Maine State House, a gleaming white colonnaded building topped by a green copper dome. Check the legislative schedule if you want to observe the House or Senate in session. Have a picnic next to the State House on the wide grassy lawns or along the shaded trails of Capitol Park. Stroll through the park and view several monuments, including a Vietnam Memorial. Across the river from Capitol Park, see the national historic landmark, Old Fort Western, built in 1754.

Enjoy the outdoor spaces in and around Augusta. Walk, run or bike along the Kennebec River Rail Trail, which stretches about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Augusta to Gardiner. Viles Arboretum, east of the river, has Maine plants, including chestnuts, sycamores, lilacs, hostas and a large conifer collection on more than 200 acres (80 hectares). Use its trails for free throughout the seasons for hiking to see spring flowers and autumn leaves or winter snowshoeing. Play golf or disc golf at several courses around the city. Lost Valley and Camden mountains are all within about a 1-hour drive from Augusta for winter skiing and snowboarding.

Fly into the Portland Airport and drive about 1 hour north to Augusta or drive about 2.5 hours north from Boston to reach the city. Enjoy the four seasons in this New England capital city.

Maine Evergreen Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Maine Evergreen Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
65 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME
$209 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$228 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Maine Evergreen Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Senator Inn & Spa
Senator Inn & Spa
3 out of 5
284 Western Ave, Augusta, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$176 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$192 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Good Spa, Nice Room
"The room was nice and clean, for the most part. The bedroom was clean, the bathroom not so much. The spa was great. Nice indoor pool and hot tub, but crowded with people. The area is nothing to look at- highway-ish road with lots of strip malls. I like the fact that there is no daily housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Senator Inn & Spa
Days Inn by Wyndham Augusta
Days Inn by Wyndham Augusta
2 out of 5
18 Edison Dr., Augusta, ME
$115 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$125 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.2/10 (816 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Augusta
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.
Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak
Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak
Augusta
Stay at this vacation home in Augusta. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Old Fort Western and Augusta Mill ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Great Stay & Location
"We enjoyed this place and will definitely come back again."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Dog-friendly lakefront home with dock, fireplace, firepit, lake views, & 1 kayak
Private Dock on Messalonskee Lake: Cozy Cottage!
Private Dock on Messalonskee Lake: Cozy Cottage!
2 out of 5
Sidney
Stay at this cottage in Augusta. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Belgrade Lakes Chain is located ...
Fishing weekend
"Great, simple lakeside cabin with privacy."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

Private Dock on Messalonskee Lake: Cozy Cottage!
Lakefront Home on Togus Pond with 2 Decks, Great View & Shared Canoe/Firepit
Lakefront Home on Togus Pond with 2 Decks, Great View & Shared Canoe/Firepit
Augusta
Stay at this cottage in Augusta. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Viles Arboretum and Pine Tree State Arboretum are located ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
Grumpy Neighbors
"The listing stated there were upstairs tenants. Long story short, on Thanksgiving when they arrived home to me enjoying an outdoor fire, the accused me of using their firewood, I had brought my own. Then another night I left to do an activity with my kids and returned to not being able to park, due ..."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022

Lakefront Home on Togus Pond with 2 Decks, Great View & Shared Canoe/Firepit
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.

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