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Waterville

Waterville is a small city (16,000 in 2020) on the Kennebec River, home to Colby College. Because of its location along a former migration corridor between Quebec and New England (now the Kennebec-Chaudière International Corridor), Franco-American culture is evident here.

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    Colby College Campus

    Student-led campus tours available from the Office of Admissions. A small liberal arts college founded in 1813. Stroll around the tree-studded hilltop campus with its fine Neo-Georgian architecture. The view from the steps of Miller Library (or from the library's tower during the few times the tower is open) stretches across the Kennebec River valley, particularly beautiful during fall foliage.

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    Colby College Museum of Art

    Maine's largest art museum, containing important works by John Singleton Copley, Winslow Homer, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Richard Serra.

  3. Eat

    Gifford's Ice Cream

    Waterville location of a Maine ice cream chain headquartered in nearby Skowhegan. Unique local flavors include Moose Tracks, Whoopie Pie, and Grape-nuts.

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    Redington Museum

    Maintained by the Waterville Historical Society, this house contains 18th- and 19th-century artifacts from its original inhabitants and other local families.

    Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tue through Sat

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    Two Cent Bridge

    The 1903 Ticonic footbridge crosses the Kennebec between Waterville and neighboring Winslow, once allowing factory workers access to mills on either side of the river, now an interesting site to visit.

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    Colby Bookstore

    Not only the source for college textbooks and all manner of Colby gear, this independent bookstore features Colby authors, books on local topics, and contemporary fiction and nonfiction.

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    Colby College

    The college hosts musical and theatrical performances, sports, lectures, and many other cultural events. Check the news and events page for listings.

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    Maine International Film Festival

    In mid-July, this festival showcases independent American and international film and highlights New England and Maine filmmakers.

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    Railroad Square Cinema

    Shows nightly and weekend matinees. One of Maine's leading independent and international movie houses and venue for the Maine International Film Festival. Art by local artists available for sale.

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    Waterville Farmers' Market

    Farmers' featuring a variety of locally grown, raised, or crafted products.

    May-Oct Thu 2PM-6PM; Nov-Apr every third Thu of month 2PM-4PM

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    Waterville Opera House

    A grand theater space offering a variety of performances throughout the year. Also a venue for the Maine International Film Festival.

  12. Drink

    Mainely Brews

    Bar popular with both locals and college students.

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    Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

    A 128zacre forest with almost two miles of hiking trails.