Guidebook for Camden
Food Scene
A personal and local favorite, family run has evolved over the years to current options! Delicious local treats, delicious homemade foods and bakery!
19 residents recomanen
Camden Jewelry
37 Main StA personal and local favorite, family run has evolved over the years to current options! Delicious local treats, delicious homemade foods and bakery!
Sea Dog Brewery a local Maine company and brewery, restaurant, indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Camden Harbor. Delicious seafood, music on weekends.
20 residents recomanen
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
1 Main StSea Dog Brewery a local Maine company and brewery, restaurant, indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Camden Harbor. Delicious seafood, music on weekends.
American Bistro, delicious unique dishes. A cozy, romantic and fun atmosphere, indoor/outdoor seating.
18 residents recomanen
Fresh and Co
1 Bay View StAmerican Bistro, delicious unique dishes. A cozy, romantic and fun atmosphere, indoor/outdoor seating.
Fine dining on the harbor! Tradition dishes with a twist, great food, service.
62 residents recomanen
Waterfront
48 Bay View StFine dining on the harbor! Tradition dishes with a twist, great food, service.
Local go to for pizza! Dine-in, take-out right in town 1 block off Route 1.
27 residents recomanen
Camden Opera House
29 Elm StLocal go to for pizza! Dine-in, take-out right in town 1 block off Route 1.
Great sea food, sit outside overlooking Lincolnville Beach or take out. A family favorite.
11 residents recomanen
McLaughlin's Lobster Shack
12 12 McKay RdGreat sea food, sit outside overlooking Lincolnville Beach or take out. A family favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local fav, urban feel in a coastal Maine town. Min-Sat Happy Hour 4-6 daily 40% off drinks, 1/2 price appetizers, delicious! Weather permitting wonderful patio, great staff! Restaurant a real treat with great chef creations. Small private dining section to host a gathering.
41 residents recomanen
40 Paper
40 Washington StLocal fav, urban feel in a coastal Maine town. Min-Sat Happy Hour 4-6 daily 40% off drinks, 1/2 price appetizers, delicious! Weather permitting wonderful patio, great staff! Restaurant a real treat with great chef creations. Small private dining section to host a gathering.
Sightseeing
Hike is a moderate 35-45 min up the mountain to reveal an incredible view of the Camden Harbor!!!! One of most beautiful in Maine. It's free to hike.....you can also drive entering the Camden National Park off Route 1, fee.
Mount Battie Trail
Mount Battie TrailHike is a moderate 35-45 min up the mountain to reveal an incredible view of the Camden Harbor!!!! One of most beautiful in Maine. It's free to hike.....you can also drive entering the Camden National Park off Route 1, fee.
If you are up for stroll this is one of the favorites. Take a jacket, wear tennis shoes, it's about a 2 mile walk out/back to the lighthouse on the jetties. Beautifully surrounded by the ocean, several ship sail events throughout the season. A must see, fun for all-except no strollers. FREE
99 residents recomanen
Far de Rockland Breakwater
If you are up for stroll this is one of the favorites. Take a jacket, wear tennis shoes, it's about a 2 mile walk out/back to the lighthouse on the jetties. Beautifully surrounded by the ocean, several ship sail events throughout the season. A must see, fun for all-except no strollers. FREE
Parks & Nature
Quiet, serene Laite Beach and park. Great for a picnic, families, couples, walkers, joggers, swimmers and kayaking. Nice quiet spot at the end of the harbor, no waves, fun in sun, shell hunting, napping, secluded. Pets allowed, restrooms. Beautiful ground view of Harbor and Mount Battie, Curtis Lighthouse.
20 residents recomanen
Laite Memorial Beach
Quiet, serene Laite Beach and park. Great for a picnic, families, couples, walkers, joggers, swimmers and kayaking. Nice quiet spot at the end of the harbor, no waves, fun in sun, shell hunting, napping, secluded. Pets allowed, restrooms. Beautiful ground view of Harbor and Mount Battie, Curtis Lighthouse.
Beautiful park, camp sites, several trails. View of the Camden Harbor at the top.
163 residents recomanen
Parc estatal de Camden Hills
280 Belfast RdBeautiful park, camp sites, several trails. View of the Camden Harbor at the top.
Up Washington Street on the right. Some parking, great for a swim (warmer than the beach) paddle boarding, kayaking. Great for families, picnics, bbq, a local favorite.
Shirt Tail Point Park
Up Washington Street on the right. Some parking, great for a swim (warmer than the beach) paddle boarding, kayaking. Great for families, picnics, bbq, a local favorite.
A must see and family favorite! Lots to experience here; Cadillac Mountain, hiking, biking, whale watching, scenic drives, Bar Harbor and much more!
61 residents recomanen
Acadia National Park Pond
A must see and family favorite! Lots to experience here; Cadillac Mountain, hiking, biking, whale watching, scenic drives, Bar Harbor and much more!
Gorgeous chapel worth a visit to see the beautiful grounds and beautiful views of ocean.
17 residents recomanen
Vesper Hill Children's Chapel
Chapel RoadGorgeous chapel worth a visit to see the beautiful grounds and beautiful views of ocean.
Beautiful short walk through forest to a spectacular view of Curtis Island and ocean. Great photo op.
Curtis Lighthouse Overlook
148 Bay View StBeautiful short walk through forest to a spectacular view of Curtis Island and ocean. Great photo op.
Curtis Island Lighthouse has many options: visit by kayak, tour enjoy a picnic. Beautiful views from entire island.
Curtis Island Lighthouse
Curtis Island Lighthouse has many options: visit by kayak, tour enjoy a picnic. Beautiful views from entire island.
Endless Summer "DAHLIA" farm is 5 min up Washington St! Over 200 varities and just breathtaking. Late July through early November. Take a stroll through the acres of gardens. Some for purchase. Free
Endless Summer Flower Farm
208 E Fork RdEndless Summer "DAHLIA" farm is 5 min up Washington St! Over 200 varities and just breathtaking. Late July through early November. Take a stroll through the acres of gardens. Some for purchase. Free
Wonderful, moderate hike, shaded, some steep rocks. Beautiful view of Lake Megunticook Lake at the top. Approximately 35-45 minutes up 25-30 minutes down. One of our families favorites, take water and pack a picnic, enjoy!
17 residents recomanen
Maiden Cliff
Wonderful, moderate hike, shaded, some steep rocks. Beautiful view of Lake Megunticook Lake at the top. Approximately 35-45 minutes up 25-30 minutes down. One of our families favorites, take water and pack a picnic, enjoy!
Owl's Head Lighthouse to visit close to Rockland. Easy access, free parking. Also some additional trails off parking. Take a picnic or swim beautiful place.
Lighthouse Road
Lighthouse RoadOwl's Head Lighthouse to visit close to Rockland. Easy access, free parking. Also some additional trails off parking. Take a picnic or swim beautiful place.
Great preserve, limited parking arrive early. Trails along the lake, beautiful scenery, swimming and sunning delight! About 10 minute drive up Mountain St follow the signs.
Fernalds Neck
Great preserve, limited parking arrive early. Trails along the lake, beautiful scenery, swimming and sunning delight! About 10 minute drive up Mountain St follow the signs.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful museum includes many local Maine artists works as well as many traveling exhibits. Including the Wyeth's three generations of painters!
178 residents recomanen
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StWonderful museum includes many local Maine artists works as well as many traveling exhibits. Including the Wyeth's three generations of painters!
Rockland's newest museum, wonderful contemporary art.
50 residents recomanen
Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA)
21 Winter StRockland's newest museum, wonderful contemporary art.
Also includes a Children's Library on the lower level. Great hands on activities especially for the youngsters. DVD check out too!
17 residents recomanen
Camden Public Library
55 Main StAlso includes a Children's Library on the lower level. Great hands on activities especially for the youngsters. DVD check out too!
Very interesting museum of many forms of transportation preserved going back in time. Small entrance fee.
70 residents recomanen
Owls Head Transportation Museum
117 Museum StVery interesting museum of many forms of transportation preserved going back in time. Small entrance fee.
Fantastic history at Ft Knox worth a visit and tour. Observatory Tower is also historic with beautiful views!
140 residents recomanen
Fort Knox i l'Observatori de Penobscot Narrows
740 Ft Knox RdFantastic history at Ft Knox worth a visit and tour. Observatory Tower is also historic with beautiful views!
Bernard Langlais, well known Maine wood sculptor. Beautiful gardens open to the public for a short stroll and workshop onsite.
* A true artist will enjoy the Langlois Art Trail throughout Maine.
9 residents recomanen
Langlais Sculpture Preserve
576 River RdBernard Langlais, well known Maine wood sculptor. Beautiful gardens open to the public for a short stroll and workshop onsite.
* A true artist will enjoy the Langlois Art Trail throughout Maine.
Essentials
In town close to pick up something quick, coffee, parties, fresh grab n go items for picnics, hikes or sails.
26 residents recomanen
French & Brawn Market Place
1 Elm StIn town close to pick up something quick, coffee, parties, fresh grab n go items for picnics, hikes or sails.
Full service grocery store including wine and spirits, seafood, pharmacy.
72 residents recomanen
Hannaford Supermarket
75 Maverick StFull service grocery store including wine and spirits, seafood, pharmacy.
Great local market, fresh local produce and wonderful deli, wine and more!
29 residents recomanen
Lincolnville Center General Store
269 Main StGreat local market, fresh local produce and wonderful deli, wine and more!
Everything Else
A local Maine Winery! Beautiful old barn converted a few years ago. Free wine tasting, small eats, views of the vineyards, amazing grounds. They also host parties and weddings! Fun store stocked with their wines and many local artists works.
52 residents recomanen
Cellardoor Winery
367 Youngtown RdA local Maine Winery! Beautiful old barn converted a few years ago. Free wine tasting, small eats, views of the vineyards, amazing grounds. They also host parties and weddings! Fun store stocked with their wines and many local artists works.