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Mt Battie State Park Camden Maine

Camden HotelsCamden is the self described Jewel of the Maine Coast. Located mid coast Maine, Camden is a treasure for ocean lovers, shoppers and those on a culinary quest as well. The harbor of Camden is the gateway to Penobscot Bay - a sailor's dream. In fact ,Camden Harbor is home to numerous schooner and tall ships, many of which offer daily sailing trips. Camden is a great place to board a charter boat for a day or a weekend sailing trip. Camden hosts the annual Parade of the Tallships and Maine Windjammer Days, among other festivals like Harbor Arts, and the Camden Jazz Festival.

Camden HarborCamden is rich with history, with plentiful museums, an architecturally stunning library with sweeping grounds down to the waterfront and the Camden Opera House. You might just enjoy the simplicity of walking Camden's charming brick sidewalks, poking around for Maine crafts at the shops and dining at the many seafood restaurants that line Camden's waterfront and downtown. Or pick up a lobster roll and enjoy a picnic down near the docks or the lawn of Public Park in front of the Camden Library.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a kayak tour of Camden harbor, biking around Camden's pretty side streets or visiting Laite Beach, a short walk from Camden. Hikers will find extensive trails at Camden Snow Bowl and Camden State Park.

Mt Battie CamdenCamden Hills State Park encompasses 5,700 acres, which you can tour with a Maine Guide or on your own with a trail guide provided with your park admission fee. Or you can drive your car up the Auto Road (or hike) to the top of Mount Battie for panoramic views of Penobscot Bay and the outlying island of Vinalhaven and Isle au Haut at 780’ above sea level. At the summit of Mt Battie is a stone turret built in 1921 that serves as a grand observation tower.

Take a boat trip from Camden Harbor aboard one of the historic schooners, Olad, Lazy Jack or Appledore, and see the harbor seals, lighthouses and Penobscot Bay islands. You can visit the outlying islands via ferry or tour boat to Isleboro, Vinalhaven and Isle Au Haut. Well known author and swordfish captain Linda Greenlaw makes her home in Isle au Haut – which she features in her Maine cookbooks and novels. Greenlaw wrote “The Hungry Ocean” - her version of the Perfect Storm, “All Fishermen are Liars”, “The Lobster Chronicles”, and “Seaworthy” to name a few.

CamThere is so much to do in Camden from boating to boutique shopping and art gallery viewing, so you should plan to stay a few days at one of the charming Camden Bed and Breakfasts, inns, waterfront resorts or Camden hotels. Camden is very popular with foodees for its top restaurants, with top chefs utilizing fresh seafood to create gourmet Maine cuisine.

In winter, Camden is picturesque with plenty of excitement. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy Camden Snow Bowl, a community owned ski area on Ragged Mountain (the only Eastern ski area with a view of the Atlantic). Camden Snow Bowl is also home to the North American Toboggan Championships each February. Ice skating and cross-country skiing are wonderful winter activities, to work up an appetite for dining at Camden's best restaurants - most of which serve seafood and delicious chowder year round.

Lincolnville is Camden's neighboring town to the north on the Coast with several great lodging establishments as well. And many love visiting the equally quant villages of Rockport and Rockland and Owls Head just to the south of Camden.

CAMDEN - LINCOLNVILLE FEATURED HOTEL AND LODGING LISTINGS:
Inns at Blackberry CommonThe Inns at Blackberry Common - Camden Inn
In Camden, Maine, you'll find the Inns at Blackberry Common - The Blackberry Inn and the Elms Inn, just one-quarter mile from the center of Camden, the village known as the "Jewel of the Maine Coast," with it's picturesque harbor, diverse small shops and acclaimed restaurants. Follow the sidewalk and stroll downtown while your car takes a break...we have plenty of off-street parking. 82 Elm Street, Camden Maine 207-236-6060
Mt Batte MotelMount Battie Motel - Lincolnville near Camden
Enjoy Motel privacy with Inn hospitality, water views, wooded grounds, beautiful gardens free wireless internet and more. Immaculate rooms, carefully decorated and furnished for your comfort and offered at affordable rates. Rooms with decks and one king, one queen, two doubles or two queens with pullout. Plus a two bedroom, two bath suite. On-site Gazebo. Enjoy wide variety of nearby restaurants, Camden's windjammer cruises, sea kayaking, great shopping, swimming in a clear fresh-water lake, and nearby sandy salt-water beach. The Mount Battie Motel exclusively uses environmentally safe cleaning products. 2158 Atlantic Highway, Route 1, Lincolnville Beach, Maine 207-236-3870
High Tide Inn on the Ocean - CamdenThe High Tide Inn - Camden
Accommodations for every discriminating taste. The Inn has five rooms, three with beautiful ocean views. The eight-unit Oceanfront Motel sits on a bluff overlooking the beach. It would be impossible to be closer to the water. The Duplex offers two secluded motel units side by side with private decks. Six private housekeeping cottages. Most rooms have water views; all rooms have private baths. Three individual units are perfect for a couple seeking privacy or a family wanting kitchen facilities. The Oceanview has nine units and is situated on a knoll overlooking the lawn sweeping down to the ocean. 505 Belfast Road, Camden, Maine 207-236-3724
Blue Harbor House InnBlue Harbor House Inn - Camden Bed and Breakfast
A charming antique Inn conveniently located just a few blocks from scenic Camden Harbor, delightful shops and fabulous fresh catch restaurants. Elegant yet casual atmosphere. Here you can expect pampering during your stay; from delicious food to comfortable, relaxing accommodations. Each of the eleven well-appointed guestrooms and suites are tastefully decorated and include a private en-suite bath. Some rooms have a private entrance, cozy gas fireplace and luxurious whirlpool tub. Guests are treated to a complimentary two-course gourmet breakfast each morning of their stay. A traditional English tea with cakes is served each afternoon. Evening appetizers and cocktails are available upon request. 67 Elm Street, Camden, Maine 207-236-3196
Spouter Inn Lincolnville BeachThe Spouter Inn - A Bed and Breakfast - Lincolnville Beach
Seven exquisite rooms, all tastefully decorated and some with canopy beds and fireplaces. The Inn features commanding views of Penobscot Bay and has been recognized as a Yankee Magazine Top Choice and a Boston Globe Selection. Breakfast is a special time at the Inn. With over 30 years of experience, old family recipes and a passion to cook, we make breakfast special. All of our food is homemade and made to order, using the freshest ingredients including organic herbs and vegetables from our garden! Stay with us and share a piece of the Maine Coast that you will cherish forever! 2506 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville, Maine 207-789-5171 
Beloins on the Coast of MaineBeloin's on the Maine Coast - Camden
Set atop a ledge, overlooking island-studded Penobscot Bay, with stunning views from oceanfront cottages in Camden. Find yourself a private nook on the rocks, listen to the waves, watch the sailboats and lobster boats and forget your cares! We offer a variety of sleeping arrangements including 21 shorefront cottages and motel units. All rooms have color cable TV, private baths, in-room phones, electric heat and daily housekeeping service. Most have mini-kitchens and all feature large picture windows or sliding screen patio doors. Select pets welcome in motel (call ahead). Picnic tables and a charcoal grills. Private sandy beach. 254 Belfast Road, Route 1, Camden, Maine 207-236-3262
Captain Swift InnCaptain Swift Inn - Camden
If you enjoy the history of yesteryear, or are a history or architecture buff, you'll appreciate the authenticity of the fully restored Federal period Captain Swift Inn Bed and Breakfast with five fireplaces, wide pine floors and the grace of a bygone era. Guestrooms are spacious, comfortable and suitable for families, business travel, to girlfriend getaway or a romantic retreat. A delicious complimentary full breakfast starts your day before setting out to explore the quaint seaside town of Camden and Maine's midcoast. This landmark Inn was home to Captain Frank Swift, captain of the first Maine passenger schooners. 72 Elm Street, Camden, Maine 207-236-8113

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