Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Lighthouses: You can’t come to Maine without seeing its lighthouses. Our favorites (so far) are the Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, the Owl’s Head Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at the end of a spectacular mile-long walk in Rockland Harbor. You can kayak to Curtis Island Lighthouse in Camden harbor.
- Monhegan Island: Go to Port Clyde and catch the ferry to Monhegan Island, a popular artist colony. There are no cars, just fresh air and hiking trails. On your way back, stop at a lobster pound.
- Acadia National Park: Take a short journey up to Acadia National Park – we have a CD audio tour that will guide you through the park’s highlights.
- Museums: A must-see is the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland, which houses quite a collection of Wyeth family art. Other great museums include the Owl’s Head Transportation Museum, the Marine Museum and the Maine Coast Contemporary Art museum.
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Activities:
- Kayaking: Seek out an adventure. Go kayaking on Penobscot Bay – there’s an outfitter right next door to the inn. Follow a Maine Guide by canoe on nearby Megunticook Lake. Hike Fernald’s Neck or Bald Rock trail. Summer and fall in Maine are about the great outdoors, so don’t miss out.
- Swimming: in a freshwater lake
- Scenic Views: Watch the sunrise — and work very hard at doing nothing. Have coffee on your private deck and watch the sun come up across Penobscot Bay. Pull up an Adirondack chair on the inn’s ocean lawn and relax with a good book and a glass of wine from our fine selection. Wherever you take in the magical view, just take some time to gaze at the horizon and let your troubles drift out to sea.
Soak in the view from the top of Mt. Battie. Either hike to the top or take the Mt. Battie auto road for one of the world’s best views (and we’re not just saying that). You’ll feel on top of the world looking down at the tiny village of Camden nestled snugly in its pristine harbor. - Sailing: Sail off into the sunset on the historic schooner Surprise. See seals, porpoise, osprey and breathtaking views of Camden Hills. Your hosts, Captain Jack and Barbara Moore have been sailing here for more than 20 years and the trip is always low-key, as the schooner carries no more than 20 people at a time. We’ll make a reservation for you.
- Restaurants: Mangia! Mangia! The Camden area is blessed with incredible fine and casual dining, from Rockland’s famed Primo restaurant to exquisite four-course meals at Camden’s Hartstone Inn or lobster rolls at Lincolnville Beach. We’ll send you the full insider’s list when you book with us and take care of all necessary reservations prior to your stay.
- Shopping: Shop ’til you drop. Boutiques, antiques, the Camden area has got it all. Take some time to stroll around Camden village, Rockland’s Main Street and Belfast, where there are unique stores and galleries.
- Biking: Bike to a secluded chapel on a hill, around Oreo cookie cows to Rockport harbor. Rent a bike in Camden and travel down Bayview Street into Rockport. You’ll pass the unique Belted Galloway cows, magnificent homes and views. Stop at the children’s chapel in Rockport and check out the gardens and proceed to the harbor.
- Music Festival / Concerts: There are Bay Chamber concert series at Rockport Opera House and great plays at Camden Opera House – current listings are on breakfast tables each morning.
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