Guided E-Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor
Pedal Boothbay’s coast and visit working local art studios
Duration
2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guided e-bike tour, studio visits
Highlights
Ride winding, hilly paved roads on an electric pedal-assist bike as you discover the Boothbay Peninsula's art history. Visit working studios and take in coastal views with a knowledgeable guide.
- Explore the Boothbay Peninsula on an electric pedal-assist bike
- Visit Villard Studios for a whiteline woodcut print demonstration
- Meet artists at MacDonald Stained Glass Studio and Joy to the Wind Gallery
- Take in views of Lobster Cove, Linekin Bay, and the working waterfront
- Look for wildlife such as deer, foxes, osprey, and eagles
Itinerary
- Leave Pedego Electric Bikes after parking lot practice ride and tour a quiet eastside neighborhood, once the home of the Commonwealth Art Colony with views and stories about the iconic Boothbay Harbor Footbridge.
- Follow an old Indian trail to visit Appalachee Pond where you'll hear stories about Maine’s mysterious Red Paint People who prospered here for thousands of years before disappearing without a trace.
- Enjoy a scenic ride around Lobster Cove, Linekin Bay, and Barrett Park.
- Visit the Sprucewold Lodge, once billed as the “World’s Largest Log Cabin” and a fine example of an Adirondack-style hotel. Hear historic tales of Samoset, a local Wawenock leader who became the first Indigenous person to contact the Europeans.
- Delight in a coastal ride along Grandview Avenue with spectacular views of four islands and three lighthouses with stop for stories and photos.
- Experience the beauty of the 134-year-old Spruce Point Inn, favored vacation spot of the Kennedy family and Ernest Hemingway, with fabulous views of the Burnt Island Lighthouse and time for photos.
- Journey back through town along the eastside's working waterfront with beautiful harbor views.
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes early for bike fitting, instruction, and a parking lot practice ride
- Ages 21+ only; ages 16+ may ride with a parent or guardian
- Suggested minimum height is 5 feet
- Weight limit is 350 lbs
- Requires basic fitness and confidence riding a standard bike
- Not suitable for people with impaired mobility
- Wear a helmet at all times while riding
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. If the operator cancels due to dangerous weather, receive a full refund or reschedule.
FAQs
Arrive 30 minutes early for bike fitting, instruction, and a practice ride. Saturday tours run 10:30 AM–1:00 PM and depart at 10:30 AM.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a phone/camera, and a rain jacket or light layers as needed.
No e-bike experience is required, but you must have basic fitness and be able to confidently ride a standard bike. If it has been a while since you’ve ridden, practice at least once before your e-bike tour.
Meeting details
Pedego Electric Bikes, 185 Townsend Avenue, Suite B, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538