'''Augusta''' [http://www.ci.augusta.me.us/visit.html] is the state capital of Maine in the United States.
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By Plane
'''Augusta State Airport''' ({{IATA|AUG}}), 75 Airport Rd, ''+1 207'' 626-2306, [http://www.ci.augusta.me.us/airport.html]. Small regional airport with regular US Airways Express flights to Boston's Logan International Airport. Located about 1/2 mile west/northwest out Western Ave (US-202/ME-17/ME-100/ME-1) from roundabout/rotary nearest the State Capitol.
Air charter and private aircraft have access through Maine Instrument Flight, 1-888-643-3597, 123.00 MHz.
By Car
'''From Portland''': take US Interstate I-295 North toward Falmouth; this becomes I-95 North; follow signs for Augusta. Exit at Augusta/Western Ave, and turn right, east, into Augusta; trip is under 60 miles, about one hour total in reasonable traffic.
'''From Bangor''': Take I-95 South to Augusta/Western Ave, and turn left, east, into Augusta; trip is about 80 miles, a bit under 1 1/2 hours in reasonable traffic.
'''From Belfast''': Take Maine State Route 3 South (really west/southwest); trip is about 47 miles, or about one hour in reasonable traffic.
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See
'''State Capitol Building''', State St, ''+1 207'' 287-2301, [http://www.state.me.us/legis/senate/about/generalinfo/visitinginfo.htm]. The west entrance is open to the public M-F, 8 AM-5 PM. Free guided tours are offered M-F 9 AM-1 PM. Free.
'''Maine State Museum''', State House Complex, State St (''across the parking lot from the State Capitol Building''), ''+1 207'' 287-2301, TTY: ''+1 207'' 287-6740, [http://www.mainestatemuseum.org/]. Tu-F 9AM-5PM. Sa 10AM-4PM. Closed Su, Mo, and state holidays. Exhibits focus on Maine-specific: natural history; prehistory and archaeology; natural resources and agricultural and industrial history; working people and manufacturing; and identity. Of particular interest is the reassembled two-story woodworking mill. $2 (''$1 for children aged 6-18 and senior citizens aged 62 and over, free for children under 6, $6 family maximum'').
'''Old Fort Western''', 16 Cony St, ''+1 207'' 626-2385, [http://www.oldfortwestern.org/]. Hours vary depending on season: Memorial Day weekend to July 3: every day 1-4 PM; July 4-Labor Day: M-F 10 AM-4 PM, Sa, Su 1-4 PM; Labor Day-Columbus Day: Sa, Su 1-4 PM; November-May: first Su of the month only, 1-3 PM. Built in 1754, this is the oldest surviving wooden fort in North America (the main house is original). It is a National Historic Landmark. Near the rebuilt stockade overlooking the Kennebec River is a 1912 marker recording the September 1775 departure from the fort of an expedition under Benedict Arnold for the capture of Quebec. $5 (''$4 for seniors aged 55 and over, $3 for children aged 6-16, free for children under 6 and residents of Augusta'').
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Eat
Several of the popular chain restaurants are available as well.
'''Rebecca's Place''', 434 Eastern Avenue, 207-623-8142.
'''Riverfront Barbeque & Grill''', 300 Water St., 207-622-8899.
'''Lisa's Restaurant and Lounge''', 15 Bangor Street., 207-621-0599. Good food, great drinks, American food with Mexican items too! Prime rib, rib eyes, etc.
'''All Steak Hamburgers''', Hospital Street. Extremely good all steak hamburgers for less than $2, hot fries, all the food cooked to order. Very reasonable prices.
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Sleep
America's Best Inn. 5 Whitten Road. 1 207 622-3776. 1 207 622-3778. ttp://www.bestinnmaine.com.
Best Western The Senator Inn and Spa. 84 Western Avenue @ Turnpike 95. 1 207 622-5804. 1 877 772-2224. 1 207 622-8803. ttp://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=20003.
Holiday Inn. 10 Community Drive. 1 207 622-4751. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/augcc.
Motel 6. 8 Edison Drive. 1 207 622-0000. 1 207 622-1048. ttp://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=1270.
'''Senator Inn & Spa''', 284 Western Avenue, 207-622-5804 or 877-772-2224, [http://www.senatorinn.com/].
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