Joy Ride E-Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor

The road less traveled leads to a feast for the senses.

The Joy Ride combines the natural beauty of spruce forests meeting the Atlantic Ocean’s rocky coastline with the art inspired by it.

Grandview on Spruce Point with lighthouse and island views.

The Villards brought the Boothbay Peninsula into the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NY.

The best way to see Boothbay Harbor is from an e-bike!

Tales about Damariscove Island, the birthplace of America.

Villard Studios on the site of the historic Commonwealth Art Colony.

Visit Villard Studios where Kim and Philippe Villard specialize in a rare white line print method.

Visit Sprucewold, a historic 1920s log cabin village.

Philippe Villard giving a little talk about the Commonwealth Art Colony.

Duration2h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Boothbay Harbor’s rocky coastline, spruce forests, and working waterfront set the route for a shared e-bike tour capped at six travelers. Visit Villard Studios, the last working studio of the 1901 Commonwealth Art Colony, for an artist-led studio tour and demonstration. The ride follows an old Wawenock trail around Appalachee Pond and Linekin Bay to Spruce Point, with views toward harbor islands and lighthouses, including Burnt Island Lighthouse. A feast for all five senses!

What's included

Bottled water
Pure joy guaranteed!
10% off another Mysterious Harbor Tours e-bike or walking tour
Use of bike helmet
Use of Pedego e-bike that fits your height and weight

Tips for your guide are appreciated!

What to expect

30m

We'll visit Villard Studios, the last working studio of the 1901 Commonwealth Art Colony, for a studio tour and art demo by the artists, Kim and Philippe Villard.
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A beautiful hidden pond tucked alongside an old Indian trail used for centuries by the Wawenock tribe.
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Ride the coastline around Lobster Cove and Linekin Bay.
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Tour through forested Sprucewold, home of the historic Sprucewold Lodge and an historic log cabin village.
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Our route out to the end of Spruce Point hugs the coastline and provides spectacular views of the outer harbor with harbor islands and lighthouses.
10m

The Spruce Point Inn was a favorite holiday destination for the Kennedy family and Ernest Hemingway. We’ll have a fabulous view of Burnt Island Lighthouse and time for photo opportunities.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at Pedego Electric Bikes at the town's one stoplight across the street from Hannaford. Plenty of free parking available.

End point

We meet at Pedego Electric Bikes at the town's one stoplight across the street from Hannaford. Plenty of free parking available.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
While no experience riding an electric bike is necessary, guests must be able to confidently ride a standard bike. If it has been a while since you’ve been on a bike, we highly recommend you practice, even just once, before your tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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$110.00 per person

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