Bath, Maine, offers budget travelers a serene coastal escape with historic shipbuilding heritage, fresh seafood shacks, and free riverside walks, all at low-key prices far from tourist crowds.
- ●Explore free Bath Iron Works waterfront trails
- ●Wander historic downtown on foot (free)
- ●Visit Maine Maritime Museum (affordable entry ~$20)
- ●Grab cheap lobster rolls at casual shacks (~$15)
Limited public transport; rent a car or bike for easy access to nearby beaches and hikes.