Waterville puts a small-city downtown beside the Kennebec and a college-town arts scene. The river edges downtown, while Colby College and the Waterville Opera House bring campus life and performances into the mix.
Landmark4.7/5
Quarry Road Trails
Hikers, bikers and winter skiers share this Waterville trail network. A short hike reaches the Devil’s Chair, where brittle rock walls look almost like wood.
Culture5/5
Miller Library
Library in Waterville with quiet study spaces and fast Wi-Fi.
Landmark4.5/5
Colby College
Waterville liberal arts college with a bookstore, coffee shop and outdoor seating.
Landmark4.7/5
Waterville Opera House
This Waterville opera house hosts concerts and comedy in a compact, historic room. The balcony looks down over the seats.
Landmark4.5/5
Maine Film Center
This Waterville movie theater screens films rarely shown at mainstream theaters. Its small room keeps the screen close, and beer pours on tap.
Culture4.5/5
Redington Museum, home of Waterville Historical Society
Waterville's historical museum moves through an 1800s home, with local history upstairs. The tour ends in an apothecary lined with antique medicine bottles.
Landmark4.9/5
Paul J. Schupf Art Center
Culture4.8/5
Colby College Museum of Art
This art museum pairs American paintings with work by Colby alum Alex Katz. Its galleries are lit for the art, with seats for pausing.
Culture4.5/5
Waterville Public Library, Maine
Landmark4.7/5
Greene Block + Studios
This Waterville arts space hosts performances, with artists from different backgrounds sharing the studios. It has a built-in sound system.
Culture4.7/5
Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Community art gallery and studio with exhibits by local artists of all ages. Public projects give you art to take home or leave on display.
Landmark1/5
Kringleville
Waterville parade area around the Kringleville route.
Landmark4.6/5
Fort Halifax State Historic Site
Landmark3.7/5
Kennebec Explorer
Landmark4.2/5
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
Landmark3.9/5
Greyhound: Bus Stop
Shop4.3/5
J F K Mall
Landmark1.8/5
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Stay3.75/5
Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel
This Maine hotel features an Irish restaurant, pub and indoor heated saltwater pool. Just a 5-minute drive from Colby College, Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel provides spacious rooms with free WiFi. During their stay, guests can workout in the on-site gym. The hotel also provides a breakfast voucher for 2 guests. All of the bright and contemporary guest rooms at this pet friendly property offer cable TV and an arm chair. Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel is within a 6-minute drive of Waterville Opera House and Colby College Museum of Art. Monument Park is 3.7 miles away.
Stay4.5/5
Hampton Inn Waterville
Hotel in Waterville with a pool, gym and full breakfast.
Stay4.2/5
Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville
Waterville hotel near downtown and I-95, with breakfast sandwiches, bagels, fruit and cereal. Bathroom mirrors have adjustable lighting.
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