When you first come to Maine, you visit all the well known points of interest, lighthouses, lobster shacks. If you are looking for a new adventure, check out some of these places more off the beaten path but not far from Ocean Point Inn and Boothbay.
Whaleback Shell Midden
Do you know what a midden is? It is an old dump for domestic waste. In this case, it is an enormous heap of oyster shells left by the Abenaki people who lived along the Damariscotta Rive before the colonists arrived. 
The shells date back over 1300 years. Originally the Whaleback Shell Midden was over 30 feet deep. From 1886-1891 many of the shells were processed into chicken feed to help harden the egg shells.
Coming from the south on US Route 1, turn left at Belvedere Road and go 0.1 of a mile to a stop sign. Turn right and follow US Route 1 Business/Main Street another 0.5 mile. The parking lot and trail head are on the right. The trail is a half mile loop past an apple orchard along the east bank of the Damariscotta River.
The Glidden Midden on the Newcastle side of the river is the largest shell midden in Maine and on the U.S. east coast north of Georgia.
Liberty Graphics
Liberty Graphics features wonderful designs from the natural world. The Maine printed T-shirts and long sleeved T’s for men, women and children are all printed with earth friendly water base ink. 
The Liberty Village Outlet Store at 58 Maine Street in Liberty is open daily 9-5 from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. They sell these great shirts at discount prices. Everyone loves a bargain and it is a scenic ride to boot!
Elmer’s Barn
Do you like to search for unexpected treasures and antiques? Elmer’s Barn in Coopers Mills along Route 17 may be of interest. 
It is a junk and antique mecca. If you love to dig through piles of “stuff” looking for the elusive find, Elmer’s Barn will be right up your alley. One could easily spend a day there looking on the outside and on the three floors of the barn. Elmer is a real Maine character. Have a chat with him!
The Moxie Museum
Ask any “Mainer” about Moxie and they will either say it is great or they hate it. It is a regionally produced soft drink that some say tastes like medicine. I had an uncle who liked Moxie so much that it was served at his Memorial Service! Take a trip to the Moxie Museum in Lisbon Falls. You can even try Moxie ice cream while you are there!
The World’s Largest Rotating Globe
You have probably driven past this globe on your way to Ocean Point if you live south of here. But, did you see it? The DeLorme Headquarters on Interstate 295, just beyond Freeport, in Yarmouth houses this amazing globe called “Eartha.” It takes about 18 minutes
for Eartha to complete her cycle. Open 9:30 - 6 daily and fascinating to all ages. The shop is a great source of maps, travel guides and educational gifts for children and adults.
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