BATH , ME ( Continued )
Bath Town Shuttle
Long known as the “ City of Ships ,” Bath ’ s shipyards line its river ’ s edge and Bathbuilt vessels sail the seas of the world . Hop aboard the town trolley , which picks up at the Maine Maritime Museum , and enjoy a ride around town with stops in the Downtown area .
Oyster Farming 101
Visit the Gaffney family farm , Eros Oyster , a working oyster farm on Robinhood Cove , Georgetown Island . Be greeted by one of the farmers who will introduce you to the business , its history , and the technology used to grow oysters . Take a short walk to the waterfront to see the operation up-close . View the nursery where oyster babies are fed 24 / 7 in giant test tubes , as well as the shaker table and tumbler where the farmers shape and sort the oysters at every stage of growth . See the culling tables where market-ready oysters are selected for delivery or shipment overnight to customers around the country . At a scenic site overlooking the Cove , learn how to shuck ( and eat ) oysters on the half shell . Enjoy some just-harvested chilled oysters , which you can shuck yourself or with the help of a farmer . As you savor this delectable treat , you will have a chance to ask questions as well as purchase merchandise as well as additional oysters to bring back to the ship .
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