There is a certain roadside restaurant that gets a lot of press in Wiscasset. When the line gets too long, don't get out of town; get out, poke around and see what you can find while the line whittles away.

But remember: No line cutting and no takesies-backsies.

1. Go antiquing

Wiscasset has the most antique shops per capita anywhere in Midcoast Maine* and the options for antiquing are spread throughout the self-styled “Prettiest Village in Maine.”

There are several spots to find treasures along Main Street Wiscasset and across the water in Edgecomb.

2. If you lost your spot in line, try Sprague's

If you are dead-set on eating at a small, Wiscasset eatery that overlooks a pretty slice of water there are two good choices in downtown Wiscasset.

Sprague's, which is located across the street, offers up fresh seafood with big flavors and few frills.

Also, Sarah's Cafe is in the neighborhood if the weather forces you inside.

3. Paddle on, Garth

Instead of indulging in a few calories by the water, why not burn some calories on the water?

Wiscasset Trading Post has self-propelled boats of all shapes and colors and rents them out all summer long. For more information, visit their site or stop in at their Route 1 location.

And where can you take that boat? Why not plop it down in the water outside of Wiscasset.

Don't want to get wet when you play outside? Try Monkey C Monkey Do, also on Route 1, to climb and clamber in the nice weather.

4. Descend into gardens

A true phoenix story in the heart of Wiscasset belongs to the sunken gardens.

After the Hilton House Hotel burnt to the ground 110 years ago, a garden was planted in the foundation of the building. The Sunken Gardens offer a unique oasis near the heart of Wiscasset by the Nickels-Sortwell House on Main Street.

5. Castle-mania

Castle Tucker may not be a castle in the classic, dragons-and-damsels sense, but it's another one of Wiscasset's historic sites to visit on a nice day.

The Castle overlooks the Sheepscot River on Lee Street in Wiscasset.

While not a castle, Fort Edgecomb Historic Site (66 Old Fort Road on Davis Island) is one historic site well worth visiting.

The two-century-old structure saw action in the War of 1812 and has been standing since.

*Not a verified stat. In fact, I made that up.