Camden Hills State Park
With miles of hiking trails that extend into Coastal Mountal Land Trust preserves, hiking, and rock climbing in this area are great. You can see many islands in Penobscot Bay, and the town of Camden looks like something from a historical novel, with its steeples and tall ships in the harbor. The popular Mt. Battie trailhead is at the end of Megunticook Street, behind the Windward House Bed and Breakfast. On a clear day, visitors can see Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park. Mt. Megunticook, the highest of the Camden Hills - and highest peak on the mainland - is a moderate climb by foot trail.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? June-October
Cost or Range:
Camden Deli
Great deli for lunch or light dinner. big windows and deck right over the Camden waterfall. This deli is a best kept secret: it has a world class view, upstairs outside deck with comfiy chairs and wonderful beers on tap. Great home baked goods too! Happy Hour is every day this summer in the upstairs dining area and on the rooftop decks from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with FREE Appetizers and $3 drafts.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? June-October
Cost or Range:moderate
Waterfront Restaurant
This restaurant is always fun. Right on the harbor, you can watch for harbor seals as you drink a cocktail. Great for large groups. Dinner, lunch and bar menu are available. In the summer they have two different menus for the outside deck, a formal dinner menu, as well as a bar menu. You may also simply order cocktails on the huge deck. You feel like your on the deck of one of the ships right in the harbor. The inside decor is exposed beams, nautical prints and carvings of fish and birds, open gas fireplaces and lots of windows.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:8-35pp
Natalies
Elegant and sophisticated very refined menus. The owners pride themselves on decor, and this grand old hotel has a wonderful large porch and views of the harbor.The dining room has just been completely renovated and restyled to create the look of an elegant old French restaurant with contemporary casual accents. Dinner is also offered on the wrap-around porch, which is heated for those crisp spring and autumn evenings. The bar is the place for an after-work cocktail or a more casual meal from the bar menu.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Pricey
Atlantica Seafood Bistro
Great restaurant right on the Camden dock. Great outdoor deck, for dinners only. Reservations are taken, and suggested for the Summer and October. They have propane heaters on the deck for chilly nights. The menu is consistently fresh and new, but not intimidating.Atlantica is a chef owned and operated upscale bistro nestled in a large historic clapboard building located on Bayview Landing in Camden, Maine. Stylish yet comfortable dining rooms are professionally decorated and furnished, while the open kitchen creates a lively yet intimate bistro.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? June-October
Cost or Range:$$$
Bayview Lobster
Picnic style lobster house. Great selection of imported and local beers. This place has a great view, rustic dining. Fun restaurant right on the dock. Choose your lobster from the outside tank and watch them cook it for you. Picnic benches and lobster bibs.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? June-October
Cost or Range:Moderate
Camden House of Pizza
Small pizzeria, primarily for take out, but they have a few booths.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? high and shoulder seasons
Cost or Range:$
Cappy's Chowder House
Pub right in the center of town. The slogan is "sooner or later everyone ends up at Cappy's". Pub food and Local ales. Family owned corporation. Established in 1979.Great location. Also has a greta bakery attached to it. Grab a cup of Coffee, muffin and sit by the dock. Cappy's has been at the main intersection in downtown Camden, Maine, for more than 20 years. The goal at Cappy's is to ensure the customer has an enjoyable dining experience and will come back to visit us again and again.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Elm Street Grill
Don't let the outside of this grill fool you, it is not the Motel, but its own place and a good one for Pizza. The Grill is a little outside the village but worth a trip for the pizza if you're in the mood. Live music on the weekends frequently jazz standards.
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:reasonable
Francine's Bistro
This is a local favorite. This restaurant is chef owned by Brian Hill.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$$$$
Penobscot Bay Narrows Bridge
An awesome panoramic 360-degree view from a bridge tower forty-two stories high – one of only three such Bridge Observatories in the world. From the top of the “new” Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observator. This bridge is located in Prospect and Verona Island near Bucksport, Maine on Route 1. A spectacular view of the Maine coast south to the Camden Hills, East to Mount Desert Island and Northwest to the eastern reaches of the Appalachian trail and Mount Katahdin. Near historic Fort Knox ,a marvel at the ingenuity that created this magnificent fort back in 1844. The Observatory is located on the southern end of the bridge in the town of Prospect next to the historic fort.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? no
Cost or Range:$$
Gilbert's Publick House
Pub in town that has live music during the Summer and pool tables. The even have there own money for the locals. Gilbert dollars. Fun to hang out and talk to the real fisherman and lobsterman. We learned they had pizza when a group of the Portland Pirate's hockey players brought some back to the house for a late night snack. -good to know.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$
Peter Ott's
Nice restaurant in the downtown. Bar and dinner menu available. Large picture windows looking out onto the street. The decor is very fine art. They have a great comfortable bar and sometimes live music.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Off the Boat (Bar and Grill?) formerly known as Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Formerly known for its active night life, now under new management, this restaurant has a two floors, with a small outside deck in the backyard, a bar on both floors, and televisions viewable from all the bars and some of the tables. It is in town across from Gilberts and Peter Otts. Locals go here to watch the Red Soxs or the Patriot Games. Not Chef owned so food is not consistant. Two stories, bar on both, windows looking over the street; live music in the summers.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Scott's Place
This place is a secret of Camden Locals. Outside Renys there is a little wood schack that sells hamburgers, soup and hot dogs. It is easy simple food on the go. Fun to sit in the parking lot and watch the world go by.
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Low
Village Restaurant
Restaurant in downtown Camden.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Farnsworth Art Musuem
The Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of American art. A wonderful afternoon trip from Camden. The Musuem is a wonderful addition to the downtown of Rockland. The Wyeth Center features works of the Wyeth family.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$12.00 adults $10.00 seniors c
Maine State Prison Store
The Maine State Prison Showroom, still located on Route 1 in Thomaston Maine (207-354-9237) is the largest retailer of over 600 crafted products, but there are also over 60 private vendors approved to resell prison made goods throughout the state. The Showroom is open year round 7 days a week 9-5. The showroom offers a variety of new and popular items for the tourist, and the home, as well as unique gift idea. Many items are also available at the Industries Outlet store at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. Call 207-892-9354 for more information about the Outlet store.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Zaddik's restaurant
Restaurant in downtown Camden. Mexican and Italian meals. a little expensive for what they serve, but the beer is very cold.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
ABCD Books
Great place to browse old books. The owner has a one of a kind collection.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Admirals Buttons
High End Men's clothing. If coming into town on your yacht, you may want to stop by to purchase a new pair of pants or shirt.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Bayview Gallery
Village Gallery showcasing some of Maine's finest artists.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:High End
Camden Bagel Cafe
Bagels, Bagels, Bagels and coffee. Local favorite for an early morning breakfast. Not open for lunch or dinner
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Low End
Camden Cone
A very popular ice cream shop wedged in the corner of a building on Bayview street next to Off the Boat restaurant. Owned by a local legislator who sometimes mans the counter, it features many interesting flavors of Round Top hard ice cream, floats, shakes, sundays and splits, waffle cones, sugar cones It's a real treat. A lot of great flavors. They only have hard ice cream. If you want soft ice cream you have to go to Riverhouse Ice Cream.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? June-October
Cost or Range:Low End
Camden Shoe Company
Great values on name-brand footwear and clothing for the entire family. Open year-round, conveniently located in downtown Camden directly behind French and Brawn in the historic Camden Movie Theater, site of the world premiere of "Peyton Place."
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Cotton Garden
retailing Fresh Produce Sportswear casual cotton clothing for infants, youth and adults. We carry one of the largest inventories of dresses, pants, tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts etc. that you are likely to see in any store selling Fresh Produce. Those stores also stock a wonderful assortments of accessories, Fossil and Timex watches, gold and silver jewelry as well as sea glass jewelry whose colors compliment the vibrant tones of the Fresh Produce clothing, a selection of make-up and creams, lamps and funky gifts.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
CRL Chamber of Commerce
Place to get all Camden Area Guides. Nice volunteers to help plan your Camden trip. Clair Adams is the Executive Director and she has a great staff and wonderful volunteers. The Chamber helps local businesses network. The Chamber also hosts several informative seminars for the members throughout the year. This year the Chamber will host the first Home and Lifestyle Expo in downtown Camden.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:
Prism Glass Gallery and Restaurant
Gallery Cafe serves Superb Italian and Traditional New England in Rockport,Maine and features upscale dining in a fun, artistic atmosphere. Patrons can purchase some of the finest art glass in the U.S.while sipping a glass of wine from our international wine selection.Gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - through dinner time. Patti once again offers glass blowing demonstrations starting the second week in May. She describes all the steps it takes to make the piece as she creates it. The experienced is not only informative but also entertaining. The Innkeeper at Windward House can schedule a demonstration for guests. Lunch is served 11:00 - 3:00pm dinner is 4:00 - 8:00pm.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$$
French & Braun Market
This place like Cappy's, everyone ends up in. It is the town grocery store. Has great meat and wine. The store is on the corner of Mechanic Street and Rout 1. They always have banannas in the window. I recently learned that they actually sell cigaretts in this store - but you will never see them. The keep them behind the counter. So unless you know, there is no way to tell they sell them.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Camden Harbor
This is why you come to Camden. The Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay is a famous harbor for its beauty and unique characteristics. Camden harbor is known for its excellent sailing conditions. The Harbor is sheltered by several islands that make the water calm and peaceful. The harbor is home to sea life and a lighthouse. The lighthouse even has a resident eagle that can be seen during the summer months.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Best things in life are Free!
Carver Hill Gallery
Showcases Maine Artists. This is a unique idea for a gallery. Carver Hill Gallery is a historic house that is decorated with beautiful art that you can buy. The Barn has art showings through the year. The Barn also hosts weddings, events and parties. The Property is unique not only for the art but that it has an outside pool on the property. Outside pools are uncommon in Maine but even more at an art gallery.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:High End
Leather Bench
Great selection of leather belts, coats and pocket books. Sunglasses and hats are also available. They have a nice selection of hats. The store is open year round.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:High End
Maine Foothills
Place to get any clothing that you may of forgot to pack. Nice big store downtown Camden. Shoes and clothes at good prices.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Low End
Maine Gatherings/Camden Falls Gallery
Great store that showcases Maine artists. This store has a superb brand of chocolate for sale. This store is open year round.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Once a Tree
Wood carved items. beautiful store in the downtown area. This store is nice to pick up unique gifts. The wood carvers in the are or students of the wood working store appreciate this store for the items they sell. This store is open year round.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Owl and Turtle
Wonderful Book Store. Fun kids books area. This book store has several book signings through the year with local writers. The store is big and comfortable to browse. The floor in the children's area has a window so you can see the river that flows right under the store.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Planet Toys Store
Children's toys, stuff you can't find in Kids R Us. Unique items as well as a nice line of American made. Planet also sells Camden souvenirs.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Sherman's Bookstore
Book Store downtown hosts book signings.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Smiling Cow
Souveniers of Camden.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Stonewall Kitchen
Stonewall Kitchen’s reputation has been built by consistently creating items of the highest quality in the most exciting flavor profiles. Stocking your pantry with these award-winning products lets you prepare incredible dishes with your own fresh ingredients and very little fuss.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Surroundings
Fine Home Goods. Under the purple awning near the middle of Main Street, find carefully selected goods for home and garden. Browse linens, tableware, garden ornaments, kitchen goods.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Theo B Camisole
We have beautiful lingerie; including nightgowns and pajamas in silk, cotton jersey, cotton lawn, voile, cotton flannel or brushed back. We also have Corsetts, Bustiers and Body Shapers by Empire, Escante, Bodywraps. Sassybax and other Quality Manufacturers. Designs by April Cornell, Simple Pleasures, Bed Head of LA, Eileen West, Kirat, Allegence, Magic Silk, and more. Quality undergarments by Hanro, Elita, Felina, Wacoal, Cuddl Duds, Lily of France, Empire and Tatiana to name a few.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Moderate
Wayfarer Marine
Yacht repairs.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:High End
Maine Lighthouse Musuem
While the Maine Lighthouse Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in lighthouses and American maritime history, the new Maine Discovery Center is a first-class regional visitor center with exhibits from museums around the Maine Discovery Coast.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:
Schooner Olad
Schooner Olad is a wonderful sail boat that takes guests out for tours of the Penobscot Bay. Schooner Olad has a wonderful Maine Captain - Aaron Lincoln. Schooner Olad is great for the 2 hour tour or for corporate or wedding functions. Schooner Olad is 1 block from the Camden Windward House. A Schooner ride is a great addition to your Camden stay.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? yes
Cost or Range:$29.00
Rent a Bike or Kayak at Maine Sport Outfitters
Since we couldn't find their address we put the address for Domino's which is across the street from Maine Sport Outfitters. A great resource for sports enthusiasts coming to the Camden Maine area. It is in Rockport on Rt 1, South a couple miles south of Camden Village. They rent Kayaks and Bicycles and do repairs and sell great gear. They also conduct kayak tours and have self guided tour maps for renters. A knowledgeable and friendly staff they're a great place to stop. For winter they have ski, snowboard and skate gear as well. They also do bike repairs.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$-$$$$
Maine Media Workshops
World famous workshops for creative ameteur and professionals. Check their site for information. Personal growth travel destination.The Workshops was founded in 1973 as a summer conservatory for the world's photographers and filmmakers. Over the past 30 summers, The Workshops has grown into a year-round college and learning center for the world's filmmakers, photographers, actors, writers, digital artists and creative professionals. The Workshops now offer 250 one-week workshops and master classes. Rockport College came into existence in 1996 and now offers a Master of Fine Arts degree and a one-year Professional Certificate program.
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$$$
Maine Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
A woodworking school that strives for inspiring excellence. A Maine personal growth travel destination. During your 2 week classes, come and stay at the Windward House. We offer a 5% discount for students of this unique school * Basic Woodworking * Intermediate Furniture Making * Twig Tables * Sculptural Furniture * Chair Design * Tables, No Reservations * Thinking Inside the Box * Ideas Grown in Nature * The Unplugged Woodshop
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$$
Primo Restaurant
A world-class restaurant inside a restored Victorian home in coastal Maine…the freshest possible ingredients put to imaginative use in dazzling recipes…a kitchen producing rustic favorites and back-to-basics treasures.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$$$
Cellar Door Winery
Our Gift Shop is located in our restored 1790s barn. Surrounded by its histories and stories, its where we sell our handcrafted wines, wine related products, Maine artisan crafts and a selection of Maine-made foodstuffs-- including wonderful products from Maine chefs and confectioners. And its where you can stand at the tasting bar and enjoy a free tasting of our wines as you look out over the fields, vineyard, and mountains beyond.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal?
Cost or Range:
Camden Farmers Market
Old Fashion Farmer Market with great local vendors. Farmers present their best crop offering for you to buy. Some days there iis entertainement. Lots of fun, just to walk around is eye opening to the tradition of farming that is alive and well in the Mid coast of Maine.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Free
Windsor Chairmakers
Windsor Chairmakers is located on the beautiful coast of Maine, about 6 miles north of Camden, in a town called Lincolnville.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Swan Island Blankets
Beautiful merchandise, woven on premises. Watch craftsmen weave blankets, scarves and more. The quality of this product is second to NONE. The property hosts sheep during the season and is a wonderful way to see the artisians of the Midcoast at work. We highly recommend going to the showroom.
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Boat Rental Bay Island Rentals
The only place in the area where you can rent a boat for yourself.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:
Lively Lady Too
Experience Maine Culture. LobsterBoat trip and education session.Ecotour, learn about lobstering. A must while you on the Mid Coast of Maine.
- Walkable in Camden? yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:
Betselma
Lobsterboat Experience. Captain tells about the area and the big eautiful houses that line the coast.
- Walkable in Camden? yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:between $10.-$30
Aldermere Farm
Aldermere Farm is a wnderful place to visit. The farm has the famous Belted Galloway Cows - or better known as moon beam cows or oreo cows. The farm hosts art shows and my favorite event - the Calf unveiling in May. The calf unveiling is when the town gets to see the new baby cows. You leave this place wishing you had room in your car - or your back yard to keep a cow. Really a fun event.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Free
Camden Curtis Island Lighthouse
Active light on Curtis Island. The original lighthouse dates from 1836, present lighthouse and keeper's house date from the late 1800's. Originally known as Negro Island, the island and lighthouse were renamed Curtis Islandto honor Cyrus H. Curtis (Curtis Publishing) in the 1930's. The best shore view is from Beacon Avenue. Turn left on CHestnut st. about 1/2 mile to the top of the hill is Beacon Avenue.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Free
Rockport - Indian Island Lighthouse
Decommissioned and privately owned since 1930's, Original lightstation was built in 1950 and rebuilt in 1874. A distant view from shore is possible from the Marine Park in Rockport. From Camden, go South on US rt 1 to the ME rt 90 intersection. Turn left on West Street and at the end left again on Pascals Avenue. The entrance to Marine Park is just before you cross the Goose River Bridge. Indian Island is in the distance on the island at the mouth of the harbor.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
Active light completed in 1902, located at the end of the 7/8 mile long breakwater in Rockland Harbor. Visitors can walk out to the lighthouse. To reach the shore end of the breakwater, go south on us rt 1 as you approach Rocklandabout 1/2 milesouth of Walmart, turn left on Waldo avenue. Look for the Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church and Samorset signs. after passing the church, bear right on Warrington Rd., then rt. again on Samorset Rd. Follow this to the end at a small park & parking lot. Take care on the breakwater especially on windy days at high tide.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Free
Maine Lighthouse Musuem
Lovely stop in Rockland Maine. The finest musuem of lighthouse related material in the US. Extensive collection of lenses, lights, fog signals and lighthouse artifacts. Large collection of photos, logbooks and other lighthouse artifacts. Well stocked gift shop specializing in books and postcards. From Camden go south on rt 1. Stay right where us rt 1 splits to one way and turns right onto Union street. At the stoplight at the intersection of Park St, turn left onto park street. Go straight through the next lightand the musuem is on the right hand side.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:$5.00 children free
Owls Head Lighthouse
Active light dating from 1825 marking the south entrance of Rockland Harbor. Accessible by road, spectacular view and photo oppurtunities. A state park with restrooms and picnic facilities on site. The keeper's house is still used as quarterd by the Coast Guard. Take ME Rt 73 south from Rockland. About 2 miles south of Rockland, turn left on North Shore Drive. go about 2.5 miles to the Owls Head Post office. Turn left onto Main Street and left again after .1 miles onto Lighthouse Road. Follow this road about .6 miles to the end (dirt road) where there is a parking lot.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Port Clyde- Marshall Point Lighthouse and Musuem
Active light 1/2 mile south of Port Clyde. Excellent auto access and beautiful setting for photos. Restored keeper's house is a lighthouse/nautical musuem and gift shop. Musuem hours: May & Oct Sat & Sunday only 1-5. June to September daily except Sat 1-5 and Sunday 10 -5pm. From Camden follow us rt 1 south through rockland to ME rt 131 south intersection just east of Thomaston at (at the Knox masion) then go south on ME Rt 131 to Port Clyde. In Port clyde, turn left onto Duck Cliff Rd just before a church on the rt. and the post office on the left. Turn rt at the first intersection onto Marshall Point Rd the light house with parking is at the end of this half mile rd.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:Free
Iselboro Island - Grindle Point Lighthouse & Sailors Musuem
Active light dating from 1850's. The lighthouse is adjacent to the ferry slip keepers house is sailors musuem with lighthouse items. Lighthouse hours: Mid June until labor day from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays . Reached by ferry from lincolville Beach about 5 miles north f Camden on rt 1 north. For a small fee cars can be parked at the ferry landing at Lincolnville beach. ferry schedules available at the onlilne.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Stockton Springs - fort Point Light
Active light dating from 1850's at the mouth of the penobscot river located at fort point state park. The station includes one of the few remaining fog bell towers in Maine. Good Auto access, parking and photo oppurtunities. The Keepers House is the park rangers residence. From Camden go north on us rt 1 about 25 miles to the US rt 1 and Us rt 1A junction ( North of Searsport) just past the junction turn rt at the stockton springs signs. after passing through the towns small business district, turn rt. onto east cape road. at the ft. Point State Park sign. Follow east Cape Road to Ft Point road, turn left and continue to the parks parking area.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Castine - Dice Head Light
Originallybuilt in 1828 at the entrance to Castine Harbor now decomissioned and owned by the town of Castine. Accessable by auto limited parking, nice photo oppurtunities. follow us 1 north to orland (approx. 40 miles from Camden) turn rt onto Me Rt 175. Follow ME rt 175 to Me rt 166 (or 166 A) to Castine. Follow Battle Avenue ( ME rt 166) 0.9 miles past the Maine Martime Academy and Fourt St George to the Lighthouse.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:free
Cold Water Vodka Distillaries
Clear Water and Maine Potatoes. Turning Potatoes into vodka. Visitors are welcome to tour the distillary Tuesday thru Saturday 12- 5pm in Freeport Maine.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, off Barters Island Road, in Boothbay Maine, is open 9:00am to 5:00pm closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can spend a couple of hours or days, weeks, even years getting to know Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. And just when you think you’ve got this remarkable place pegged, you discover something new and different, a plant you never noticed before, a trick of the light on a piece of sculpture or on the water, a new flurry of fairy houses. Boothbay is only an hour from Camden Maine. Nice day trip.
- Walkable in Camden? no
- Seasonal? all
Cost or Range:
Sweetgrass Farm & Winery
Maine's Only winery and distillary using Maine Maine Grown Fruits. Fruity Wines and GIn can be purchased from this unique property. Nice stop if you are headed to the Union Fair.
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? all
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Samoset Golf Course
on Golf Digest's Most Beautiful and Best Resort list and only a ten minute drive south from the Camden Windward House Bed & Breakfast is Samoset, with views of the Camden Hills, Pen Bay and the Maine Coast, the Windward is close to some of the best golfing around. Samoset Resort, Goose River Golf Club, Rockland Golf Club and Northport Golf Club all within a short distance of the Camden Windward House. Come to Camden Maine and enjoy coastal village pleasures. Holes: 18 Coarse Length/Par: Back: 6,548/70 Middle: 6,018/70 Front: 5,087/72 Coarse Rating /Slope: Back: 70.8/129 Middle: 69.7/125 Front:70.1/120 Head Professional Present Architect:Bob Elder Facilities Driving range, pro shop (full service), practice green, practice bunker, club rental, club storage, car rental, pull-cart rental, instruction, golf school, locker room, showers, restaurant, lounge. Tee Times, Other Misc Tee times are necessary and recommended scheduled at least 1 week in advance. There is a Ranger, and Tee-Off Intervals are at 8 minutes. Estimated Time to Play Holes: 4 1/2 hours, Earliest Tee-Off 7a.m. Season Mid-April through mid-November Samoset Course Highlights Pebble Beach of the East , and characteristic of what Maine lovers love best about Maine, the rocky coastline, and nearby islands in picturesque harbors plied by Schooners and lobsterman, are the backdrop for this well regarding Course. Samoset consistently ranks near the top of Golf Digests Most Beautiful and Best Resort Course lists. Designed by Bob Elder in the late 70s and remodeled in the 80s by Geoffrey Cornish and most recently by Ogunquit based Brad Booth. The Booth alterations were to the signature 4th hole (arguably one of the prettiest anywhere) and 5th to convert it from an unassuming par-4 to near perfect par-3. The redesigned and well-bunkered green of the fourth now backs up to a newly built seawall and the mile-long Rockland Breakwater and lighthouse beyond. You can make par depending on your state of mind, if you either concentrate on your game and not the view or concentrate on the view and let the golf take care of itself! The 180-yard fifth plays slightly uphill to a large diagonally oriented green guarded front right by a formidable cluster of bunkers. Numbers 11, 12, and 13 offer an interesting par 3-5-3 sequence that includes water, trees and more water. All of which lead up to the 435 yard dogleg-left par 4 sixteenth, with its long narrow green and deserving of its number one handicap ranking. Booking Tee Times Our 18-hole oceanside golf course (6,600 yds., Par 70) is one of the most beautiful in New England, boasting seven holes bordering the ocean and ocean vistas from fourteen of the eighteen holes. Our practice facilities include a golf range, bunker and 10,000 sq.ft. putting green. Private instruction, group lessons and golf clinics and custom club fittings are offered by our PGA staff. Our modern clubhouse features a full selection of golf apparel, equipment, and accessories. To book your tee times, call our pro shop at 207-594-1431. Appropriate golf attire is required. We are a Cart Path Only facility. 2008 Golf Course Green Fees-Cart Included.
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? yes
Cost or Range:Approx $125 18 holes
Goose River Golf Club
Holes: 9 Coarse Length/Par: Back: 6,056/71 Front:5208/72 Coarse Rating /Slope: Back: 68.5/119 Front:N/A Head Professional Present Architect:Cripps Family Facilities pro shop (full service), practice green, practice bunker, club rental, club storage, car rental, pull-cart rental, instrution, snack bar, lounge. Tee Times, Other Misc Tee times are recommended scheduled at least 1 week in advance. There is a Ranger, and Tee-Off Intervals are at 7 and 8 minutes. Estimated Time to Play Holes: 4 hours, Earliest Tee-Off 7 a.m. Season Mid-April through October Goose River Course Highlights Maine Countryside, Camden Hills & Meandering River The Goose River Golf course is situated on a wooded area surrounded by farms upon gently sloping hills between the Camden Hills and Beech Hill. Just a two minute drive from the Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast. The view of Camden Hills from the fourteenth hole makes the climb well worth it. A nine-hole course located near the famous seaside town of Camden, the hilly terrain creates some elevated tees, uphill fairways and blind approaches. Not many bunkers, but the Goose River makes an appearance now and again on several holes. The 581 yard first hole starts you swinging. A mis-hit drive requires a well hit second to carry the water that cuts the fairway in two. The course uses different tees for the incoming nine to add variety to some holes. To that end, the 495 yard par 5 fifth hole shortens to a par 4 as the fourteenth coming in. Both play steeply uphill to an elevated green, making either hole play much longer than its yardage. Goose River has a nice little clubhouse overlooking the course, and last year they started serving a lunch menu in addition to snacks and cocktails. About this course: Goose River Course 9 hole regulation length course Public golf course 36 par 3,049 yards 68 rating 119 slope $35 green fees* on weekends $35 green fees* on weekdays * includes golf cart where available About this facility: Goose River Golf Course 9 total holes at this golf facility Golf Only facility 9 regulation holes
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? Yes
Cost or Range:Approx $35 18 holes
Northport Golf Club
The 9-hole "Northport" course at the Northport Golf Club facility in Northport, Maine features all the hallmarks of Maine golf. Northport golf course opened in 1916. Peter Hodgkins manages the course as the Golf Professional. Northport Course 9 hole regulation length course Public golf course $32 green fees* on weekends $32 green fees* on weekdays $24 twilight fees* * includes golf cart where available About this facility: Northport Golf Club 9 total holes at this golf facility Golf Only facility 15 tees driving range 9 regulation holes
- Walkable in Camden? No
- Seasonal? Yes
Cost or Range:Reasonable
Rockland Golf Club
The 18-hole "Rockland" course at the Rockland Golf Club, Inc. facility in Rockland, Maine features 6,121 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 68.6 and it has a slope rating of 112 on Bent grass. Designed by Roger Serine, the Rockland golf course opened in 1942. About this course: Rockland Course 18 hole regulation length course Public golf course 70 par 6,121 yards 69 rating 112 slope Bent grass $70 green fees* on weekends $70 green fees* on weekdays * includes golf cart where available About this facility: Rockland Golf Club, Inc. 18 total holes at this golf facility Golf Only facility 18 regulation holes
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
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Schooner Surprise
Schooner Surprise is the oldest sail boat in the harbor. Wonderful addition to your stay at the Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast. The boat launches 2 blocks form the Inn. 2 hour tours of Penobscot Bay. Captain Jack and 1st mate Barbara will educate you about the town and the surroundings. Captain Jack is very particular about when he takes the boat out, he likes to guarantee that his passengers will have an exceptional tour.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? yes
Cost or Range:$30.00
Mikado Restaurant
This is a great restaurant. The Sushi is world class, and the setting is comfortable. The people are very friendly, and the bar is casual and comfortable for cocktails. It's right across from the village green. Now you know where to get your sushi fix when you're in the MidCoast!
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
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McMahon's Knox Grille
With a great view of the water running through the old mill, this is a comfortable casual restaurant. Housed in the historic Knox Mill, site of a former Woolen Mill, this restaurant booths and tables situated in front of a long large picture window that looks out into the mill stream. They have a salad bar, happy hour, and brick oven pizza. My favorite dish is the gourmet burgher with avocado. They do Lunch, dinner & sunday jazz brunch
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
- Seasonal? no
Cost or Range:$$
The Zesty Gourmet
A great specialty food and sauce store. Sample the assortment of unique and exciting specialty hot sauces, BBQ sauces, mustards, salsas, jams, dips, spreads, spices, olives, stuffed garlic cloves, onions, spicy chocolates, wine, cheese, oils, breads, and crackers. This store is open year round. The Camden Windward House offers special hot sauces from this store to their guests with breakfast. The Inns Special Huevos Racheros goes great with the Tapatio Hot Sauce.
- Walkable in Camden? Yes
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