Enjoy a unique mix of restaurants, shops and more when you visit Downtown Waterville. Located on the banks of the Kennebec River, downtown has a variety of boutiques and ethnic dining options so you can taste the cuisine of the world in one visit. Your trip to downtown is like getting a complete look of the city within a few blocks. You’ll find several arts & cultural assets like the Waterville Opera House and the Waterville Public Library. This opera house is certainly your destination for a taste of art in Maine. If you don’t go to catch a performance, visit to take in the beautiful architecture and detail poured into the making of this opera house. The Colby College Museum of Art gives insight into local and international art and serves as the primary teaching resource for the College and the greater community. The public library is equally interesting but if you’d rather mingle with locals than relax with a book, then the Waterville Intown Arts Fest and the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market are but a couple of events held throughout the year in downtown.
To learn about the city and really get a feel for how the pioneers who founded it thrived, visit the Redington Museum. This Museum offers a comprehensive look into the life of Waterville founders and residents from the past two centuries. You’ll find collections that include furniture, accessories, toys, tools, household artifacts, weapons, historical papers, diaries and more in this Federal-style home that was built by pioneer Asa Redington in 1814. From enjoying a peek into the past to getting a taste of locals art and culture, you can really experience what life was and is like when you book with Choice Hotels in Waterville, ME.