Landmark
Gardiner Historic District (Gardiner, Maine)
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The Gardiner Historic District encompasses the city's 19th-century commercial core and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Visitors can stroll along Water Street to see brick storefronts, many dating to the 1800s, and admire Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne houses on side streets. The district reflects Gardiner's prosperity as a river port and shipbuilding center. Walking tours reveal architectural details and the stories of merchants and sea captains who shaped the town.
Don't miss
- Walk Water Street to see 19th-century brick commercial buildings
- View the ornate Gardiner Public Library, a Richardsonian Romanesque landmark
- Explore residential streets for Greek Revival and Queen Anne homes
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Gardiner Historic District (Gardiner, Maine)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGarden District Home and History Walking Tour4.9★ · 545 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$26 per personSee dates →
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