Known as the “City of Ships”, Bath is ranked the 17th Best Small City in America.
Rich in history, Bath’s charming mix of Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate architecture give Bath a classic New England feel.
Named after Bath, England, it has a long history of shipbuilding. The first ship built in the New World, the Virginia, was built just 15 miles from Bath at the first English settlement, Popham Colony, in 1607. Once one of the largest centers of shipbuilding in America, the earliest recorded shipbuilding in Bath was in 1743. This shipbuilding tradition and history has been well-preserved at the Maine Maritime Museum, a gem located right in Bath on the site of the former Percy and Small Shipyard, with many of the original buildings and shops still standing today. The tradition continues today at Bath Iron Works (BIW), Bath’s current shipbuilder, which itself has a 130 year history of building ships for the U.S. Navy.
Bath is close to some of the most beautiful and picturesque beaches in Maine, including Popham Beach and Reid State Park. For the outdoor enthusiast the possibilities are endless, with kayaking, hiking, chartered fishing trips, whale watching, sailing, golfing, and so much more nearby!
The innkeepers are happy to help you plan your stay in Bath and help you answer any questions you may have!
The Pryor House is conveniently located off of Route 1 and I-295, a stopping-off point for visitors traveling through and to the Mid-Coast area. Let us know if we can help you plan your vacation and feel free to use the links below to assist you.
Bath is located near historic Wiscasset, Popham Beach, Reid State Park, Bowdoin College, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and the Boothbay area. L.L.Bean and other outlets are located in nearby Freeport. Bath is also located conveniently 39 miles north of Portland.
Enjoy the sea?…..try a seal or whale watch off of Boothbay Harbor…….or kayak in and out of inlets. Perhaps you’re a land lover?………try hiking or walking on some of Maine’s finest beaches, or simply take in the beauty around you.
