Appleton, Maine 04862

Mid Coast Maine, with magnificent scenery, is historic as well . Known for its small fishing villages and quaint harbor towns, the beauty of this area inspired poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Hike or bike, visit small towns and islands and journey into the past-back to a time when life was simpler.

From scenic beauty to wonderful music and lobster festivals, unique museums, to majestic vessels that will transport you to another time-
Mid Coast Maine has it all.

Explore the other endless possibilities of
things to see and do…

*Fairs and Festivals galore...

2008 Fairs, Festivals and Special Events

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*Lighthouses

*Charming villages

This is a photographer’s dream. Spend the day winding through quaint villages and nearby lighthouses. Come relive the romance and beauty of these, the earliest aids to navigation. Lots of pictures, lots of memories... We have guides to help you get there.

 

*Offshore islands to explore

Board a mail boat from Port Clyde to beautiful Monhegan Island, one of the most famous of Maine’s islands and the most photographed with 17 miles of trails and dramatic cliffs (the highest on the coast). Later, from Lincolnville, take the ferry to Isleboro (with your car) and explore the winding, hilly and narrow roads with spectacular vistas. Take a picnic lunch and soak in the beauty.

*Camden/Rockport/Lincolnville

“Where the Mountains Meet the Sea”, these towns are perfectly set between sapphire mountains and emerald sea. The spectacular setting provides a natural protection for it's inland harbors.

 

*Antique and craft shops

Visit quaint gift and bookstores, handcraft shops, galleries and magnificent restaurants. Try a lobster roll. Rockport, once a part of the town of Camden is a haven for artists and musicians. Then off to Lincolnville, quaint with shops, breweries, or just relax at the beach and walk the many trails of Tanglewood.

*Museums

Our area abounds in history and culture. In Rockland plan to visit the Farnsworth Art Museum where the largest collection of work by the Wyeths is on display or the Owls Head Transportation Museum—home to one of the largest antique auto, airplane, bicycle and carriage collections. Spectacular air shows are shown throughout the summer. Plan to visit the Shore Village Museum, which houses the largest collection of lighthouse and Coast Guard artifacts on display in the country.

 

Hiking, biking and Horseback Riding

Hike Camden Hills State Park in Camden which has 30 miles of trails accessed from five trailheads. Each of these hikes take you to breathtaking views of the mid-coast. Bike along the country lanes and enjoy the quaintness of Camden and Rockport. Go horseback riding along mountain trails and watch the sunset. Several local stables offer guided trail rides, and experience is not necessary for this adventure! It's a great way to see more of this beautiful area surrounding our campground.

 

*Windjammer & schooner cruises

Water, Water, Everywhere..Windjammer, schooner and sailboat cruises are one of the best ways to see the majestic beauty of the Maine coast and mountains.. Windjammer cruises from weekend to 6 day and Schooner day cruises are available in the Camden/Rockland area and many offer lunch or you can bring your own.

*Ocean fishing
*Whale watching
*Beachcombing

*Golf courses

One Day Sightseeing…

 

*Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain

A day trip to Bar Harbor/Acadia Nat’l Park and Cadillac Mountain-

It’s about quiet and elegance, discovery and treasure, woods, rocks, towering granite cliffs and above all the ocean. Acadia is where the mountains tumble into the sea. Hike the cliffs, visit Cadillac Mountain, especially at sunset, enjoy the view from the highest point along the Eastern seaboard, and make sure to bring your camera!

Tours are available.

*Freeport Shopping Outlet

*Castine and Blue Hill Peninsula

*Moosehead Lake