How to get there
Boston is about 150 miles from Brunswick, Maine, about a three-hour drive. Take Interstate 95 north to exit 44, then Interstate 295 to exit 28 (Route 1) in Brunswick.
The Amtrak Downeaster (www.amtrak.com) between Boston and Portland is $42 round trip. Schedule shuttle service from Portland to Brunswick with Outward Express van (800-865-0890; $48 for up to six passengers). V.I.P. Tour & Charter Bus Company (www.vipchartercoaches.com) has a 32-person bus. Concord Trailways also runs between Boston and Brunswick for $43 round trip (www.concordtrailways.com).
Where to stay
Brunswick Bed & Breakfast
165 Park Row
Brunswick
800-299-4914
A gracious mid-1800s Greek Revival home. Doubles $118-$165, suites $155-$175, including breakfast.
The Captain Lindsey House
5 Lindsey St.
Rockland
800-523-2145
Just off Main Street, a gem of a small hotel with nine richly paneled rooms, $135-$190, including breakfast.
What to do
Maine Eastern Railroad
866-637-2457
Round trip $30-$55 between Brunswick and Rockland, $18 one-way, half price for children.
Maine State Music Theatre
Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College
Brunswick
207-725-8769, www.MSMT.org
This summer's remaining performances are ''Cats" (through Aug. 6) and ''Mame" (Aug. 10-27).
The Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center
16 Museum St., Rockland
207-596-6457
An exhibit of Andrew Wyeth watercolors runs through Sept. 18. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday until 7. Adults $9, seniors $8, students under 18 free, older students $5.
