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Wiscasset
Half a day: see the historic houses, eat a lobster roll at Red's Eats, and walk the waterfront. Not a base — pass through on US-1 between Bath and Boothbay Harbor.
Wiscasset calls itself the Prettiest Village in Maine. Its main draw is a pair of historic houses — Castle Tucker and the Nickels-Sortwell House — and the famous Red's Eats lobster shack. The village sits on the Sheepscot River and is a natural stop on US-1. Most travellers spend 2–4 hours here, then move on to Boothbay Harbor or points north.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed; cold)
- Airport
- ISS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Wiscasset911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Wiscasset, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportISS Wiscasset Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights use Portland (PWM, about 1 h drive) or Augusta (AUG, about 40 min drive)).
- Getting aroundWalkable village centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Street or quick mealSandwich at a café$10–15
- BeerBeer (bottle at a store)$2–4
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ISS Wiscasset Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights use Portland (PWM, about 1 h drive) or Augusta (AUG, about 40 min drive))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wiscasset: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
9 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable village centre. US-1 runs through town; parking is limited in summer. A car is needed to reach nearby towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
US-1 south then ME-27 south, about 15 min drive
Coastal village with boat tours, shops and restaurants.
Door to door: About 30 min
US-1 south to ME-130 south, about 25 min drive
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and sandy beaches.
New Harbor
goDoor to door: About 35 min
US-1 south to ME-130 south, about 30 min drive
Working fishing harbour with lobster shacks and boat trips.
Door to door: About 25 min
ME-213 north, about 20 min drive
Lake Damariscotta; swimming and kayaking.
Whitefield, Maine
goDoor to door: About 25 min
ME-218 north, about 20 min drive
Rural town with the Whitefield Farmers' Market (seasonal).
Edgecomb
goDoor to door: About 10 min
US-1 south, about 5 min drive
Home to the Edgecomb Potters workshop and the Sheepscot River.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Wiscasset village
A handful of B&Bs and inns; book ahead in summer.
Boothbay Harbor
15 min south; more lodging options and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Lobster roll at Red's Eats2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Castle Tucker entry2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Nickels-Sortwell House entry2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$50 |
| Trip total≈ US$274 per person per day, bed included | US$548 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lobster roll (Red's Eats)check | $25–35 |
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Sandwich at a café | $10–15 |
| Beer (bottle at a store) | $2–4 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Red's Eats has long waits (1+ hour) in July and August; go at opening or on a weekday.
- Many businesses close in winter (Nov–Apr); check hours ahead.
- Parking on Water Street is tight; use the public lot near the library.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Portland (PWM) → Wiscasset: about 1 h drive, rental car or taxi (check)
- Augusta (AUG) → Wiscasset: about 40 min drive, rental car or taxi (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wiscasset. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed; cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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