There is one Maine city that has earned it’s title as the “Prettiest Village in Maine” and this is for good reason, according to Boston Magazine.

Let’s see if you can guess which it is without cheating and jumping into a new tab on Google.

It sits beautifully along the banks of the Sheepscot River. It’s a very charming town that captures New England's essence. It’s like being on the set of Gilmore Girls or a Hallmark movie.

If you guess Wiscasset, you are correct!

But what truly sets this place apart is the ability to send visitors to another place entirely in a snap of a finger! That place? England!

Wiscasset evokes the spirit of being in an old English countryside like the Cotswold's or a small coastal town in the UK.

If you cannot afford to travel all the way to the United Kingdom, a drive to Wiscasset will suffice for you and your family.

This town is so well-preserved with the 18th-19th century architecture. They have Colonial and Federal-style homes just like the homes in the smaller and historic English villages.

The walkable layout of Wiscasset is a true gem. For a charming family day out, stroll through town and visit spots like Castle Tucker and the Nickels-Sortwell House.
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These locations will make you feel like you’ve been transported to the English countryside, offering picturesque views and historic charm.

Castle Tucker located on Lee Street is a 19th-century mansion sitting on a hill in Wiscasset. It gives you views of Sheepscot River. The architecture will definitely give you a feeling and charm of an English castle.

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The Nickels-Sortwell House is located in the heart of Wiscasset, is a preserved Federal-style mansion. The elegant architecture and well-kept gardens evoke a Georgian home from England this gives you an escape and a look into a past era.

When you're ready, head over to Wiscasset and fill your English tea cup with the essence of Europe right here, in Maine!

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