Historic Bath invites the traveler to spend a few relaxing days strolling through the pleasant parks overlooking the Kennebec River or rummaging through the many antique stores on Front Street. Beach lovers will find two sandy state park beaches within a short drive. The nationally acclaimed Maritime Museum, The Chocolate Church or the Art Gallery of Bowdoin College furnish exciting diversions on a rainy afternoon while short drives to Portland, Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor or Freeport (home of L.L. Bean) can satisfy every shopper's appetite. And speaking of appetites, the restaurants in the area serve marvelous seafood on tables overlooking the great bays and charming coves. Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center. Just a walk down Washington St. is our local performing arts center. Throughout the year the Chocolate Church puts on first class performances of our favorite plays, especially during the Winter months. Adjacent is the newly renovated gallery displaying local artists. During the summer months, the nearby Maine State Music Theatre offers a series of five major musical productions complete with Broadway casts. This is Maine's only professional music theater. Tickets can be ordered by calling (207) 725-8769. Maine Maritime Museum. The Museum offers guided tours on an hourly basis from April 15 through October which are most informative. In addition, there are Museum guided boat tours during season leaving their dock several times a day. These tours are about one hour in length and include a harbor view of the Bath Iron Works. About once each week (more frequently during the summer season) the Museum offers a day-long, comprehensive boat excursion with a guide on board. Nestled along the sparkling Kennebec River in Maine is a small jewel of a city. An old seafaring town, Bath has sailed gracefully into the present day bringing a taste of her history with her. About a dozen antique stores plus a like number of boutiques can be found off the brick sidewalks with gas lamp posts. Cruises up and down the Kennebec River can be reserved from the City's docks. Guided fishing expeditions can be arranged along with kayak and sailboat rentals. Several excellent golf courses and municipal tennis courts are nearby. Within a few blocks is the YMCA with complete facilities for swimming, weight training and aerobics (and the Galen Moses House offers complimentary day memberships to our guests). Popham Beach Reid State Park. There are a number of beautiful beaches within a twenty minute drive of Bath. Two of the most splendid beaches are: Popham Beach State Park: This beach has six miles of sand facing the ocean. There are changing facilities and showers. If you drive past the state parking lot to the end of Route 209 you come to Fort Popham, a never finished Civil War fort. The sunset views from either spot is a terrific experience. The beach is about twenty minutes from Bath. Reid State Park: This beach has three miles of sandy shore and three miles of rocky shore. There are changing facilities and showers and also a snack bar. Builder of our Navy's Aegis Destroyers, BIW sits on the banks of the Kennebec River. Visitors can view the occasional launching of one of these spectacular ships. Naval ships can viewed from the Sagadahoc Bridge and by river cruises. There are a number of opportunities to see inside the grounds of the Bath Iron Works (which builds the Aegis Class Destroyer for the Navy). There are bus tours twice a week offered through the Maine Maritime Museum. Also there are a least two ship launchings each year which depend on a ship's completion and the tidal charts. If you are interested in receiving advanced information on dates for these events, please. 2008 Bath Iron Works Trolley Tours. MAY 20 JUNE 7: TUESDAYS AT 12:30 SATURDAYS AT 10AM. JUNE 10 OCTOBER 11: TUESDAYS THURSDAYS AT 12:30, Members $16/Non-members $26/ Children $15. Robinhood Marine Center. On your route to Reid State Park is Robinhood Marine Center, Maine's prettiest marina. Full of history RMC is situated an picturesque cove surrounded by Maine's marine wildlife. THE OSPREY Restaurant, located art Robinhood Marina. Strictly a summer restaurant with a marvelous waterview and an active osprey nest in the cove. Menu is standard fare but, with a view like that, who has time to eat? About twenty minutes away. Newly renovated and expanded 18 hole championship golf course charges greens fees for 18 holes or for 9 holes. Memberships available.Whiskeag Road, Bath, Maine - (207)442-8411. 1. National Trust for Historic Preservation. Bath named to the 2005 list of. America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation calls Bath.a jewel hidden in plain site. A small, historic and relatively unspoiled New England town, Bath had the good sense to hang on to what makes it so special. The result is a vibrant community that offers travelers an ideal retreat. Nestled along the sparkling Kennebec River, Bath is an old seafaring town, deemed one of the best small cities in America. A New England oil painting come to life, this compact, walkable community is known for its treasure trove of maritime history, historic buildings and rugged, scenic beaches. There are at least two major tours of selected homes offered each year and a well written self-guided tour brochure available. 3. There is an abundance of self-guided driving and walking tours with free or inexpensive guidebooks available. See your innkeepers for guides for the following areas: 4. Incidentally, Bath is a gateway city to the midcoast, within a short 40 minute drive of exciting tourist attractions such as Portland and Booth Bay Harbor. Portland is the closest airport and visitors enjoy the Art Museum, Victorian Mansion and shops along the waterfront. In Booth Bay, visitors enjoy whale watching and trips to the islands. Bath is blessed with several fine restaurants within a short walk of our home. All of our restaurants are casual and do not require a jacket or tie. We have listed below those restaurants of which we are personally familiar and some of those for which guests have made comments. On weekends in season we recommend reservations. We will be happy to call the restaurant for you. Mae's Cafe (At the corner of Center and High Streets): A very creative menu with service in attractive surroundings. Originally a bakery, their baked goods and desserts are a must following any meal. MaryEllenz Cafe (Off Route 1 close to the Sagadahoc Bridge on Vine Street). Featuring Italian cooking, the dinners are reasonably priced and a full bar is available. The soups and salads are wonderful. Open for lunch and dinner. Kennebec Tavern (Overlooking the Kennebec River off Commercial Street and at the base of Summer Street). They have a marvelous water view and serves on its outdoor deck in good weather. The Smoked Tomato Soup and the Tara Maisu are terrific. Otherwise, a standard menu with good fish and fowl. Beale Street Barbecue Grill. (215 Water Street). If you like good barbecue (Memphis style) and ample portions, this is it. A variety of fish, fowl and meats are prepared on their giant smoker just outside their kitchen door. (122 Front Street). Bath;s oldest restaurant is somewhat a shrine for the locals. Weekday specials include 2 for 1 Wednesdays and Lobster Night Thursdays. Otherwise a standard menu with reasonable prices. Solo Bistro (Front Street next to Maxwell's). Bath's newest restaurant has a very upscale menu. The decor is definitely Scandinavian and the wine list is extensive. Restaurants within a short driving distance: KING EIDERS PUB (2 Elm Street, Damariscotta). They win the best crabcakes in Maine contest every year. A well rounded menu, reasonable prices, fun atmosphere with a pub featuring live music. ROBINHOOD FREE MEETINGHOUSE. (Georgetown Island). The area;s only four star restaurant, this is a gourmet;s heaven. The m...

The only accommodations in Bath with AAA Approval. A 3-diamond rating, the highest given to a BB. The home is on the National Register of Historic Homes and has been featured in a number of publications, including the Bank of England's employees magazine The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, The Insider's Guide: Maine's Southern Coast, The Romantic Northeast (Ken Christensen), Maine, Off the Beaten Path (Wayne Curtis), and all three major newspapers serving Bath. Built in 1874 for Galen Clapp Moses, the house became an instant celebrity in Bath when Jim and Larry purchased it in 1994 to create a bed breakfast. Departing from traditional local house colors, this Italianate structure was draped in the most vivid colors of plum, pink and teal, thus its nickname, The Pink House. There are surprises throughout the house, from the elegant gardens and rooms filled with tasteful antiques to the full theatre located on the third floor (and once used to entertain officers from the nearby Naval Air Station during World War II). The house contains a number of spirits, other than the sherry served at 5:00pm. Our ghosts, assuredly friendly, are likely to make their presence felt on a frequent basis. Early evening finds guests relaxing on the porches which surround the house or taking a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. A full breakfast is served each morning and varies according to the cook's mood. While juices, fresh brewed coffee and a variety of muffins are available for early risers and late sleepers, the full breakfast between 8:00am and 9:00am adds such entrees as walnut pancakes with orange sauce, mushroom or artichoke quiche, sour cream and chive omelets, baked french toast, cinnamon waffles with Maine maple syrup. All entrees accompanied by honey/mustard sausages, turkey bacon, or sundried tomato and basil sausage. Words from our guests: Dear Jim and Larry, I do think you guys have an exceptional gift for making people feel at home in your extraordinary house and want to confirm my appreciation for your attentions. Not since I was ten has anyone turned down my bed; not since I was last in a hospital have I been left a carafe of water. Only at parties have I been served wine and fine nuts in a garden and not, again since I was a child have I rocked on a front porch. I have had breakfasts such as yours in New Orleans and the Cotswolds but never three in a row of such variety of fruit and egg concoctions.;. I feel compelled to say that our stay with you was a highlight of our Maine experience. Sincerely yours, Annette Hernson (Newark, Delaware, July, 2005) Dear Jim and Larry, Just wanted to say, thanks again for a most enjoyable stay in Bath, Maine. We felt very at home in the GCM House. You both do such a great job at making people feel welcome. We especially enjoyed the breakfast hour with your elegant presentation and warm conversation;. The house has been so beautifully restored and kept that Mr. Moses must be smiling;Bill and Karey Harper (New York, NY, August, 2005) Dear Jim and Larry, Kent and I thank you for welcoming us so warmly into your home. This was my first experience in a bed breakfast and I'm certain there will never be one as memorable and lovely as this one. The Victorian Room is so romantically decorated. So many of your beautiful touches reminded me of my mother's things. The breakfasts were divine. I felt so spoiled by your service to us, Jim, and of course by your talent in the kitchen;Chris and Kent Kanoy (Canboro, North Carolina, August, 2006) Dear Jim and Larry, Thank you so much for being such an important party to my family's celebration. We all just loved our stay with you. Good food, wonderful morning entertainment;and a fab dog for a family who goes nuts for animals. The house is wonderful;Bath is a delightful town;. Carol Stopps (Richmond, Virginia, May, 2006). Just wanted to say thank you so much. We really enjoyed our stay. I dont think we have ever stayed in such a beautiful home. You have really put a lot of work into it and it shows. Wow. Jim: thanks for the dinner suggestion. It turned out to be the best place to eat out of all the ones we stopped at. And your breakfast was awesome. Just wish we had more time to stay. So much to take in and so little time. Once again thanks to both of you for making this a really enjoyable vacation. David and Elizabeth Brown. We had a fabulous time while in Bath, and enjoyed staying with in the Galen Moses House very much. Appreciate your gracious hospitality over this past weekend! Jack Jeannie Troup jwtroup@earthlink.net. Thank you so much for a lovely time at the Galen Moses House. The breakfasts were superb and the festive atmosphere made our Christmas stay wonderfully memorable. Eric and Susan Keiser. I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail to thank you for being such perfect hosts to Nick and me during our recent stay at the Galen Moses House. We had such a fun time and your hospitality is unbeatable. I shall recommend your establishment to all my friends. Kerry.george@maitlandgroup.com. Staying at the wonderful Galen Moses House and meeting and visiting with you both was a highlight of the trip. Thanks for offering us such classy shelter and yummy vittles. Jacksonville Florida. Just wanted to say thank you for the warm hospitality and for providing such a great place to drop our heads. Such a nice stay and the muffins on the road trip home were just what the doctor ordered. matthewbritton@hotmail.com. This architectural wonder is within walking distance to downtown's shops and restaurants and boasts of warm and fun hosts with an awesome breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay here and our time in Bath. tompagnotti2@verizon.net

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set