Next top Must-Attend Events in washington, Maine for September and October 2020

History buffs will enjoy a visit to Burnham Tavern Museum. Built in 1770, it is famous for its use during the American Revolutionary War, serving as a hospital, which treated the injured on both sides of the war, and a meeting place for local militia as well.

The West Quoddy Head Light Station was built in 1857 and is still used to aid ships in navigation today. This lighthouse is frequently photographed and is located at the easternmost point of the United States.

The Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors the opportunity to learn about wildlife and the environment as well as experiencing it through activities such as wildlife viewing, hiking and fishing. Millions come here every year to photograph wildlife.

For amazing views of the coast from its steep cliffs, Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land has hiking trails of 3 to 10 miles in length and is located along the Bold Coast.

Bird-watching tours, available through Bold Coast Charter Company, holds half day tours to Machias Seal Island, where the largest puffin colony in the area calls home. Other species of birds, such as gannets, eiders and shearwaters are also found on this Island.

Water enthusiasts will enjoy canoe and kayak rentals available at Sunrise Canoe and Kayak which also offers guided day trips and canoe trips ranging from 3 to 7 days.

Known as "Sunrise County" due to its eastern Maine location, Washington County is named after an American Revolutionary War General, George Washington, who later became President of the United States. This is an area packed with historical landmarks, sight-seeing opportunities, and adventure. There is something for everyone here, from museums and lighthouses to wildlife refuges, hiking trails, bird-watching, and kayaking, to name a few.

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