Waterboro’s best local businesses

The 66 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

66 businesses listed0 added this month8 categories

● Updated Oct 2

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  • Alfred Shaker Museum

    Arts & Culture

    Run by the Friends of the Alfred Shaker Museum, the museum spotlights the area's Shaker roots and is listed on the National Register of…

    118 Shaker Hill Rd (Alfred) · alfredshakermuseum.org ↗

  • Apache Campground

    Parks & Outdoors

    Apache Campground in Sanford keeps it simple, with posted rates, site maps, a 2026 calendar, and a quick “Tour the Camp” so you can plan a…

    165 Bernier Rd (Sanford) · apachecampground.net ↗

  • If your yard has survived a few Maine Januaries, you'll appreciate Old Sheep Meadows Nursery, growers and hybridizers with 60+ years in…

    90 Federal St (Alfred) · oldsheepmeadowsnursery.com ↗

  • Bowl-A-Rama

    Entertainment

    When cabin fever hits, Bowl-A-Rama in nearby Sanford is the easy fix, with classic lanes, an arcade, kid-friendly inflatable bumpers, and…

    1217 Main St (Sanford) · sanfordbowl.com ↗

  • Perfect for a quick round that still makes you think, Pine Hollow Little Par 3 Golf packs 18 short holes in Sanford with legit grass…

    1486 Main St (Sanford) · pinehollowlittlepar3.com ↗

  • De Wolfe & Wood

    Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

    De Wolfe & Wood packs two floors with used and rare books, antiques, postcards and paper, so browsing turns into a proper treasure hunt.…

    2 Waterboro Rd (Alfred) · dwbooks.com ↗

  • Threads of Hope - Sanford

    Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

    Threads of Hope - Sanford is where budget-friendly treasure hunting meets doing some real good, with vintage clothing, secondhand…

    1364 Main St (Sanford) · ccmaine.org ↗

  • Jeri's Dog Salon in nearby Springvale focuses on one-on-one, low-stress care, from a thorough wash and drying to precise trims, nail…

    56 Yeaton Hill Rd (Springvale) · localdogcare.net ↗

  • Whether your pup needs a tidy-up or the full spa works, Splash Heidi's Pet Spa is big on patience and happy pets. Family-run since 2013,…

    560 Main St (Springvale) · splashheidispetspa.com ↗

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