5 enjoyable issues to do in Augusta

Sarah Curra Schultz-Nielsen is aware of how vital it’s to present individuals useful data. She’s director on the Lithgow Public Library in Augusta, the place she’s labored 24 years. So we figured she’d be somebody who’d know lots concerning the metropolis. She took a couple of minutes to share suggestions for a couple of of her favourite spots.

Where do you wish to eat?

Wander Pizza is a favourite cease for a slice and a pint. Their meals is recent and their pizza sorts are fascinating, and nice for households with totally different tastes. Eat in or take out. It’s a gem in Augusta.

Where do you wish to drink?

I just lately found Hearthside Vine & Tap situated at Maine Evergreen Hotel on the Whitten Road. The environment is good, and their cocktails are recent and scrumptious.

Where do you want to attach with nature?

The Howard Hill Conservation Area (owned by the town of Augusta) is a pleasant hike with lovely views of the State House. I’m excited that the Kennebec Land Trust is engaged on making it extra accessible. This could sound unusual, however taking a stroll in one of many 17 cemeteries in Augusta is each peaceable and a studying expertise. There is a lot historical past to discover, particularly the Forest Grove Cemetery on Winthrop Street. Lithgow Library’s first and longtime librarian Julia Clapp is buried there.

Where do you want to buy regionally?

Pistil and Page downtown on Water Street is a comfortable store the place you will get crops, plant recommendation, and greeting playing cards. It’s the type of place to go for a present or calmly commune with the crops.

What’s a hidden gem or can’t-miss place on the town?

The Andwell Hospice Thrift Store on Capitol Street is a should in case you like classic gadgets and thrifting. The retailer’s shows are reset weekly, they usually have a pleasant collection of classic stitching patterns and quite a lot of pre-cut cloth. Their mission is the perfect half; in line with their web site, “Last year alone, Andwell provided more than $1.6 million dollars in free care to uninsured and underinsured patients and families. Proceeds from Andwell’s Hospice Thrift Store will always support patient care in our community.”

Five Things is a characteristic through which locals give our readers recommendations for exploring the state of Maine, city by city. Have a metropolis or city you assume we must always discover sooner or later? Tell News & Culture Editor Katherine Lee at [email protected].