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Things To Do
The Attractions of Camden and the Mid Coast
Area
Camden, Maine has all you could want for an
unforgettable family camping vacation. You can explore harbor towns, rocky beaches, and remote
islands. Hike mountain trails,
sailor paddle Penobscot Bay,
and fish from lake or ocean waters. At the end of the day return to one of
Maine's finest campgrounds and relax on our oceanfront deck
or swim in the heated pool before heading back to
your campsite for a night of campfire stories and star
gazing. You will discover for yourself why our area is
called the Jewel of the
Maine
Coast. Here are our suggestions for how to spend a
wonderful week here,
Day 1:
Coastal Villages
Get lost exploring the scenic harbors,
historic lighthouses and unique shops, galleries and
restaurants of
Camden, Rockport and Rockland. Pack a lunch
and take a drive or hike to the top of Mount Battie in
Camden Hills State Park where unforgettable
panoramic views of Penobscot Bay await.
Day 2: Islands
Visit one or more of the beautiful islands
that lie just offshore. The Laura B from Port Clyde will
take you to
magical Monhegan Island, where footpaths
lead past artists' studio$ and galleries through ancient
forests
to high granite cliffs. You might be lucky
and see a whale. From Rockland board the ferry for
Vinalhaven, an
island with a bustling fishing community The
ferry from Lincolnville Beach takes you to lsleboro, an
ideal
island to explore by bicycle.
Day 3: Lighthouses
Do you love lighthouses? Maine has more
lighthouses than any other state. In addition to Indian
Island
Light, which can be viewed from the
campground, we can provide directions to 3 other local
lighthouses,
and altogether there are 10 within an
hour's drive, passing through several pretty fishing
villages along the way.
Day 4: Beaches
Although our coastline is beautifully rocky
and rugged, we will show you where to find the secluded,
sandy
beaches perfect for a day out with the kids
or the sea kayaks Birch Point Beach in Owl's Head is one of
the finest.
Day 5:
Museums
Several world class museums can be explored,
including the brand new Maine Lighthouse Museum in
Rockland, the outstanding Owl's Head
Transportation Museum, and art lovers will not want to miss
the
Farnsworth Museum, one of the finest
regional art museums in the country and which houses a
permanent collection of Andrew, Jamie and NC Wyeth works.
Day 6:
Outdoor Recreation
Penobscot Bay is home to the largest
schooner fleet in the world. Take a
2~hour
cruise on one of our historic
schooners such as the Schooner Heron or the
Morning in Maine or a lobster cruise aboard the Lively
Lady Too. If you have more time, take a
3-day sail on a larger windjammer like the Schooner Ellida.
You
can also paddle your own kayak or canoe
around Camden Harbor or scenic Megunticook Lake. Guided
tours and rentals are available at the
harbor. In addition to boating, you can explore 30 miles of
hiking trails
in Camden Hills state Park, golf at your
choice of four local courses, choose from lake or ocean
fishing, or
explore the coastal roadways by bicycle.
Day 7: Day Trips
Using Camden has your home base, you can
take many short day trips to some of the other well known
attractions in Maine. Acadia National Park
is only 75 miles from the campground. Explore Pemaquid
Point, a lovely drive with vistas of sea and
forest to a lighthouse perched on spectacular glacier carved
rocks. Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor and LL
Bean in Freeport are some other easy destinations.
Our Festivals
The North Atlantic Blues Festival draws
headline blues performers the second weekend in July.
Lobster
lovers will enjoy the 5-day Maine Lobster
Festival the first weekend in August. The newest addition to
our
summer festival lineup, the Maine Boasts and
HarborShow, happens the 3rd weekend in August. The
Maine Antiques Festival and the Union Fair
are both held in August. Labor Day weekend in Camden
hosts the largest single gathering of
Windjammers at the
Windjammer
Weekend gala. Check with the
Rockland or Camden Chamber of Commerce for
dates.
Our Restaurants
Naturally seafood, and specifically lobster,
is on almost everyone's "must eat" list when they visit
Maine, and
we will be happy to share with you our
favorite lobster shacks. But our local restaurants can do
much more
than just the catch of the day. Two of the
best, and featured in Gourmet and Bon Appetite among others,
are
Primo Restaurant, owned by chefs Melissa
Kelley and Price Kushner, and The Hartstone Inn's restaurant under chef Michael Salmon. Let us know if we can assist you with obtaining reservations.
More about the Camden Area
• Camden Chamber of Commerce
www.camdenme.org
• Rockland Chamber of Commerce
www.therealmaine.com
• Camden Herald
www.camdenherald.com
•
Village Soup
www.villagesoup.com
Camping
•
Maine Camping Guide
www.campmaine.com
•
Go Camping America
www.gocampingamerica.com
•
Woodalls www.woodalls.com
• Trailer Life
www.trailerlife.com
• Motorhome Reantal
www.leisuremaine.com
Events
•
Maine Lobster Festival
www.mainelobsterfestival.com
•
North Atlantic Blues Festival
www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
•
Maine Boats and Harbor Show
www.maineboats.com
•
Union Fair
www.unionfair.org
•
Maine Antiques Festival
www.maineantiquefest.com
Water Sports and Boating
•
Maine Sport Outfitters
http://www.mainesport.com
•
Schooner Heron
http://www.woodenboatco.com
•
Schooner Morning in Maine
http://www.amorninginmaine.com
•
Lively Lady
http://www3.sympatico.ca/lively.lady
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Schooner Ellida
http://www.maineclassicschooners.com/
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Maine Windjammer Association
http://www.sailmainecoast.com/2.html
Island Destinations
•
Monhegan
www.monhegan.com
•
Monhegan
Boat Line
www.monheganboat.com
•
Vinalhaven
http://www.vinalhaven.org
•
Acadia National Park
http://www.nps.gov/acad/home.htm
•
Ferry Schedule
http://www.state.me.us/mdot/opt/ferry/maine-ferry-service.php
Maine Tourist Information
•
Maine Office of Tourism
http://www.visitmaine.com/home.php
•
Maine Tourism Association
http://www.mainetourism.com/
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Lighthouses
http://www.lighthouse.cc/me.html
Attractions
•
Owl’s Head Transportation
Museum
www.ohtm.org
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Farnsworth Art Museum
www.farnsworthmuseum.org
•
Penobscot Marine Museum
www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
•
Maine Lighthouse Museum
http://www.mainelighthousemuseum.com
•
Bay Chamber Concerts
www.baychamberconcerts.org
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Camden Hills State Park
http://www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=14
Restaurants
•
Primo Restaurant
http://www.primorestaurant.com/
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The Hartstone Inn
http://www.hartstoneinn.com |
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