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Augusta, MaineAugusta, Maine
is located in southern Maine. Augusta's
history dates back to the early settlers time when a trading post was
established. A special aspect of Augusta is that it is located on the
Kennebec River. In 1827 the town of Augusta was designated the state
capitol. Augusta has seen changes over the years from its start as an early
settlement and inland shipping port. It later became a center for
agriculture, manufacturing, business and education.
State Capitol Building in Augusta, Maine
Websites About Augusta,
Maine
Augusta, Maine.
By Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Augusta, Maine.
Official Municipal Government Website. City government, departments,
events, downtown, news and tourism.
Kennebec Valley
Chamber of Commerce. A resource for travel and tourism
information, regional information, businesses, education, and events.
Augusta, Maine. Maine Office of Tourism.
Augusta,
Maine. By Kennebec Valley Council of Governments.
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Lodging in Augusta, Maine
Senator Inn & Spa
284 Western Avenue, Augusta,
Maine
207-622-5804
www.senatorinn.com
Comfort Inn
281 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, Maine
04330
207-623-1000
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-augusta-maine-ME017
Augusta Quality Inn
207-622-3776
www.augustaqualityinn.com
Best Western Plus Civic Center Inn
100 Community
Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330
207-622-4751
www.augustaciviccenterinn.com
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Dining in Augusta, Maine
Red Barn Family Restaurant
455 Riverside Drive, Augusta, Maine
207-623-9485
www.redbarnme.com
Riverfront Barbeque
300 Water Street, Augusta, ME
207-622-8899
www.riverfrontbq.com
List of Augusta Restaurants by Dining Guide
Network
www.augusta.maine.diningguide.com
Applebee's
114 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME
207-623-8255
Longhorn Steakhouse
12 Stephen King Drive, Augusta, ME
207-622-5700
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
205 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, Maine
207-621-9930
Ruby Tuesday's
58 Stephen King Drive, Augusta, ME
207-623-8710
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Recreation in and near Augusta, Maine
Augusta Country Club.
The country club is located on the northern shore of Lake Cobbosseecontee in
Manchester, Maine.
Bond Brook Recreation Area. A recreational area located in the
heart of Augusta. Developed by the Augusta Trails and Central Maine
New England Mountain Bike Association. Non-motorized trials for
hiking, snowshoeing, mountain bikin, and Nordic skiing.
Children's Discovery Museum
171 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine
www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
Augusta
Civic Center.
Old Fort Western.
This national historic landmark is located on the Kennebec River in Augusta,
Maine. This is New England's oldest wooden fort; built in 1754.
Viles Arboretum
153 Hospital Street, Augusta, Maine
www.vilesarboretum.org
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Attractions and Places to See in Augusta
Farmers' Market. The Augusta, Maine farmers' market takes place at
Mill Park on the river.
Kennebec
Historical Society. The society has a growing collection of
manuscripts, photos and more.
107 Winthrop Street, Augusta, Maine
Maine Military
Historical Society Museum. Located on Camp Keyes.
Winthrop
Street, Augusta, Maine
Blaine House.
Governor's Mansion. See also WikipediA's entry for the Blaine House
here.
The Blaine House is named after James G. Blaine - a famous Maine politician,
Congressman, Senator, and Secretary of State.
Maine State
Museum. Exhibits of Maine's natural environment, prehistory,
social history, and manufacturing heritage.
Maine State Capital Building. A granite building that houses the Maine
Law Library, House and Senate, and Governor's office.
Monument
Park. Statute in honor of "Heroic Sons Who Died In The War For The
Union".
Kennebec Arsenal. Built in 1828 by the U.S. Government to protect
the U.S. interests from Britain. This arsenal is an early 19th-century
munitions depot build on the exposed frontier following the War of 1812.
Event
Calendar for Augusta. By Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Samantha Reed Smith Statue. Augusta, Maine
Located in front of
Maine's
Library Museum Archives next to Capital Building. Learn more about
Samatha Smith.
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Augusta, Maine Business Directory
Kennebec
Valley Chamber. Member Directory.
Concord Coach Lines
9 Industrial Drive, Augusta Transportation Center,
Augusta, ME
1-800-639-3317
www.concordcoachlines.com/maine/augusta.html
Augusta, Maine
Online. Classified Business Directory.
Augusta Maine Local Business Directory
www.augustamaine.biz
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Other Information about Augusta, Maine
Kennebec Journal.
This is a major newspaper in Maine headquartered in Augusta.
University of Maine at
Augusta.
Augusta State
Airport. The Augusta State Airport provides passenger service and
is home to several Maine state agencies and departments to include the
Emergency Operations Center and headquarters of the Maine National Guard at
the adjacent Camp Keyes.
Lithgow Public Library. Augusta, Maine
45 Winthrop Street, Augusta,
Maine
207-626-2415
www.lithgow.lib.me.us
Greater Augusta Utility District
www.augustawater.org
Capital Weekly Village Soup. News on Augusta, Maine.
www.capital.villagesoup.com
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Weather for Augusta, Maine
Augusta, Maine Weather. The Weather Channel.
Augusta Weather. National Weather Service (NOAA).
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Maps of Augusta, Maine
Kennebec Valley Map. Augusta, Maine Region. By Google.
Kennebec
Valley Map. MaineGuides.com.
Augusta, Maine Map. By MapQuest.
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