Boos & Brews: Boothbay Harbor Ghost Tour & Craft Beer
Boothbay Harbor has a haunted history brimming with mysteries, ghost stories, and tales of the unexplained. It also has some unique watering holes like the Footbridge Brewery with over a dozen craft beers brewed with all locally sourced Maine ingredients.
The Boos & Brews ghost tour uncovers Boothbay Harbor’s unexplained past with eerie events told from a local’s perspective. We combine spine-tingling tales told in picturesque locations with a visit to the Footbridge Brewery for craft beer flight and barbeque! Your local guide gives you a lay of the land and all the inside scoop on the Boothbay Harbor’s most mysterious unsolved death, our very own sea serpent, and the spooky legends that surround many of the harbor’s islands. We’ll wrap up our walk on the weird side at the Footbridge Brewery where you can enjoy beautiful harbor views along with a craft beer flight and Bridge House barbeque!
- Friendly, trained, and knowledgeable guide.
- Eerie local encounters of the unexplained with a focus on seafaring spirits and sea serpents.
- Happy ending at the Footbridge Brewery with craft beer brewed with all locally sourced Maine ingredients and Bridge House Barbeque for burgers, pizza, and pulled pork.
- Explore the snickleways* of this quaint coastal New England town.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Boothbay Harbor including haunted islands and lighthouses, lobster boats and super yachts, with tons of photo opportunities.
- Although not guaranteed, paranormal experiences are not out of the question as we make our way through the heart of this historic fishing village. Photography is encouraged!
*Narrow places to walk along, leading from somewhere to somewhere else, usually in a town or city.
Duration
1.5 hours
Meeting point
The Bridge House in the middle of the 1901 Footbridge that connects the west and east sides of the harbor. 12 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Footbridge parking lot (pay by plate at pay stations) $2.00 per hour with all major credit/debit cards accepted.
Age
10+
Group size
Maximum 12 people
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed.
Cancellations
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a FULL refund. We ask for 24 hours’ notice so that we can open up the tour to other people who want to ride. We will cancel tours if there are dangerous weather conditions.
What to Expect
Fun and easy stroll along winding, hilly paved sidewalks and wooden walkways throughout the village center.
What’s included
- Map of Boothbay Harbor
- 10% off another Mysterious Harbor Tours e-bike or walking tour
- Plenty of shivers
What’s not included
Parking, drinks, and a tip for your guide!
Itinerary
- Begin at the 1901 Footbridge and Bridge House with tales tied to smuggling and ghost-ridden Burnt Island Lighthouse.
- Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. and its basement of boos.
- Boothbay Memorial Library and the town’s most mysterious death.
- Maine Trading Post building and reported apparitions.
- Commercial Street’s Ghost Row including Captain Sawyer’s and Admiral’s Quarters.
- Tugboat Restaurant with its long-dead captain still at the helm.
- Town Landing and Whale Park with sea serpent accounts.
- Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops and the ghostly bookseller Emily.
- Pier One with Outer Heron Island legends.
- Footbridge Brewery & BBQ for craft beer flights and tales of a house haunted by betrayal and murder.
Check-in details
The Bridge House in the middle of the 1901 Footbridge that connects the west and east sides of the harbor. 12 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Footbridge parking lot (pay by plate at pay stations) $2.00 per hour with all major credit/debit cards accepted. Tour will wrap up at the Footbridge Brewery next to the parking lot.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Light layers, rain jacket or windbreaker, if need be
- Phone/camera
- Hat/sunglasses
Restrictions
This tour involves a quarter mile of walking and standing on sometimes hilly and uneven terrain and may not be suitable for people with impaired mobility.
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