Featured Neighborhoods

Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Overview

Featured neighborhoods in Kennebec County with vibe, safety, and price profiles.

Featured neighborhoods

Featured areas

Downtown Augusta

Business|local

The state's capital district boasts riverside parks, government buildings, and local restaurants. It offers a tranquil blend of history and commerce.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
State CapitolRiverfront Parkhistoric architecture

Gardiner

Local|artsy

A historic mill town along the Kennebec River, Gardiner offers boutique shopping and a lively arts community amid restored 19th-century buildings.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Waterfront parkMain Street shopsannual festivals

Hallowell

Hipster|artsy|touristy

Nicknamed 'Maine's Little San Francisco,' Hallowell features an eclectic mix of galleries and pubs, all perched above the river.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Galleriesriverfront walking trailscrafted brews

Waterville

Artsy|hipster|touristy

A lively college town home to Colby College, arts venues, and an emerging dining scene, with a welcoming, youthful energy.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Colby College Museum of ArtOpera Housedowntown cafes

Winthrop

Family|local

A scenic lakeside community west of Augusta, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and access to Maranacook Lake.

Cost
$$$
Safety
5/5
Maranacook Lakelocal dinerspublic beaches

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