Edwin Arlington Robinson

Walking Tour

Self guided walking maps available at downtown locations including City Hall, Gardiner Public Library, Gardiner Main Street and Johnson Hall.

Got an iPod?

Be sure to check out the podcast audio walking tour of E.A. Robinson's Historic Gardiner available by clicking here.

Welcome to Gardiner Main Street—
Where Originality Matters

Gardiner was chosen in Oct. 2001, as one of four original Main Street Maine communities by the Maine Downtown Center. Our volunteers have donated thousands of hours on projects ranging from streetscape improvements to successfully launching two annual special events. We are proud to welcome more than 25 net new downtown businesses that have opened their doors since Jan. 2002 and congratulate the businesses that have expanded.

Looking for information on our downtown businesses, special events, commercial properties or Gardiner Main Street? We have the info for you!

Downtown Gardiner~ What are people saying?

"Each year my sister from Connecticut and I (from Nova Scotia) meet in the area too spend two weeks. We love to walk the streets of Hallowell and Gardiner and look eagerly toward seeing what has changed and what, thankfully, has not changed. This year we were delighted to discover a new little shop, Corniche. It was not only the unique items very tastefully displayed that attracted us to linger, it was the charming owner who made our visit an enduring experience. Though I have travelled the world, I rarely choose a piece of art because of packing and transporting it home, but I became mesmerized by one of Mary Weiss' photographs. It spoke to me on many levels that I knew it had to come home with me. Gardiner is a town like no other. It draws you in with its ever changing aspect."

~Linda M. From Nova Scotia