Discover Bath’s historic district on a guided walking tour. Explore stunning mansions, learn local history, and get insider tips for your Maine visit.
Discover Bath’s historic district on a guided walking tour. Explore stunning mansions, learn local history, and get insider tips for your Maine visit.
- Patten Free Library - A notable example of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival architecture, constructed in the 1880s.
- Winter Street Center - A key feature of the Washington Street Historic District, this Gothic-style church was built in 1843 and is regarded as the masterpiece of architect Anthony Coombs Raymond.
- Bath - The walking tour…
- Patten Free Library - A notable example of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival architecture, constructed in the 1880s.
- Winter Street Center - A key feature of the Washington Street Historic District, this Gothic-style church was built in 1843 and is regarded as the masterpiece of architect Anthony Coombs Raymond.
- Bath - The walking tour continues through the Washington Street Historic District, exploring a variety of American architectural styles and sharing stories about the shipbuilders, sea captains, and their families who resided in the magnificent mansions that line the street during Bath’s 19th-century shipbuilding peak.

- Tips for making the most out of the rest of your visit
- Primary source photos and other documents for insight into changes to the buildings over time
- Tips for making the most out of the rest of your visit
- Primary source photos and other documents for insight into changes to the buildings over time
Experience an enjoyable and unforgettable guided walking tour through the enchanting Washington Street Federal Historic District in the heart of Bath, Maine, a 19th-century hub for shipping and shipbuilding. Discover the personal stories of the millionaire shipbuilders and sea captains who resided there, while appreciating their magnificent Federal,…
Experience an enjoyable and unforgettable guided walking tour through the enchanting Washington Street Federal Historic District in the heart of Bath, Maine, a 19th-century hub for shipping and shipbuilding. Discover the personal stories of the millionaire shipbuilders and sea captains who resided there, while appreciating their magnificent Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival mansions.
Gain insights into Maine and American history, capture museum-quality photos to share, and receive tips on maximizing your visit, from shopping and dining in Bath to exploring other coastal communities in Maine. This tour, conducted by a local educator, promises to be a “hidden gem” and a highlight of your coastal Maine visit.
- About a 1.5 mile round trip walk, with a slight uphill.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.