{"id":62959,"date":"2022-06-10T09:39:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T13:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/?p=62959"},"modified":"2022-07-06T16:48:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T20:48:06","slug":"a-damariscotta-river-oyster-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/a-damariscotta-river-oyster-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"A Damariscotta River Oyster Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Glidden Point Oyster Farms<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

637 River Rd., Edgecomb<\/em>
This shuck-your-own oyster market offers beer and wine and often has local vendors serving other food to enjoy on the outdoor patio. The farm also provides tours of the growing operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scully Sea Products<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

707 River Rd., Edgecomb<\/em>
Founder Barbara Scully has been growing oysters on the Damariscotta River for more than three decades, and the farm\u2019s market offers several varieties of oysters, along with littleneck clams, steamers, lobsters, and prepared foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HUB Farm Market + Oysteria<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1005 Bristol Rd., Bristol<\/em>
The tasting room and market for Pemaquid Oyster Company, one of the state\u2019s oldest oyster farms, also sells Waldostone Farm\u2019s bloody Mary mixes and mignonettes as well as other local seafood and grocery items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Salt Bay Oyster Company<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

321 Mills Rd., Newcastle<\/em>
This farm supplies oysters to restaurants and retailers up and down Maine\u2019s coast, but you can also purchase them directly from the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damariscotta River Cruises<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

40 Main St., Damariscotta<\/em>
Learn about oysters while exploring the Damariscotta River by boat with the Oyster Farms and Seal Watching Tour or the Oyster and Wine Tasting Cruise, or just enjoy freshly shucked oysters and drinks on a sunset cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shuck Station Raw Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

68 Main St., Newcastle<\/em>
This full-service restaurant offers multiple oyster varieties along with fresh local seafood, beer, wine, and cocktails and offers tours of its farm, Blackstone Point Oyster Farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shuck Farther<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To expand your oyster tour beyond the Damariscotta River, visit the Maine Oyster Trail\u2019s website for guides to other regions and to sign up for the Maine Oyster Passport to win prizes for checking out locations around the state.
maineoystertrail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oysters on ice at Glidden Point Oyster Farms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t
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