Sidney’s best local businesses

The 78 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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78 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants23 places · newest: IHOP, Sep 17
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: Claire's, Sep 17
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Sep 17
• 04Nightlife4 places · newest: Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company, Sep 5
• 05Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 17
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: Goodwill Store & Donation Center, Sep 17
• 07Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Aspire Beauty & Wellness, Sep 5
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House, Sep 5
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Blue Seal Farm & Home - Augusta, Sep 5
• 10Cafes4 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 17

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• 1-7-10 Sports Center

  Entertainment

  When the week needs a reset, 1-7-10 Sports Center brings candlepin bowling with state-of-the-art scoring, a full-service bar and menu, pool…

  2246 N Belfast Ave (Augusta) · 1710sportscenter.com ↗

• A & K Fine K-9 Pet Grooming Salon

  Pets

  A & K Fine K-9 Pet Grooming Salon keeps Augusta pups clean and calm with gentle baths, tidy haircuts, nail trims, and ear cleaning, using…

  10 Bangor St Ste 3 (Augusta) · umew.net ↗

• Augusta Nature Ed. Center Entry 13

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you need a quick reset close to home, Augusta Nature Ed. Center Entry 13 opens onto quiet, well-kept trails where the seasons actually…

  Haskell St (Augusta) · augustanaturecenter.org ↗

• Kennebec River Rail Trail

  Parks & Outdoors

  Six and a half miles of path hugging the Kennebec, the Kennebec River Rail Trail links Augusta’s Waterfront Park through Hallowell and…

  Kennebec River Rail Trail (Augusta) · kennebecriverrailtrail.org ↗

• Barnes & Noble

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

  RR#10, 9 Marketplace Dr (Augusta) · stores.barnesandnoble.com ↗

• Musician's 1st Choice

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Whether you're grabbing your first six-string or hunting a character-filled used bass, Musician's 1st Choice keeps Augusta players covered…

  246 Western Ave (Augusta) · mfcmaine.com ↗

• North Country Harley-Davidson

  Services

  Legendary brand of American motorcycles, plus apparel & more at some branches.

  3099 N Belfast Ave (Augusta) · northcountrypowersports.net ↗

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