Cape Elizabeth, Fort Williams and Portland Head Light

Accessible via a bridge with a very safe bike and pedestrian path, Cape Elizabeth, home of the waterfront Fort Williams Park, offers excellent biking and hiking options. Ride your bike all the way to the Portland Head Light, only 5miles from downtown, for stunning views of the entrance to Casco Bay. From the marinas, head south on Commercial St, cross the bridge and follow the quiet waterfront streets to Fort Williams Park.

www.capeelizabeth.com

The Old Port, with its quaint cobblestone streets, is the shopping mecca of Portland. A great array of shops and galleries are within walking distance of the waterfront.

Located a 20 minute drive away, Freeport is a famous world class shopping destination with over 170 retail stores and designer outlets offering unbeatable value.

A paradise for kayakers, Boothbay peninsula is surrounded by beautiful islands, some with public access, many of which provide significant bird habitat.

Tidal Transit Kayak Company

18 Granary Way,

Boothbay Harbor

This company located downtown rents kayaks (and bikes) and organizes kayak tours.

Tel: (207) 633 7140

www.kayakboothbay.com

Starting from Boothbay Harbor, bikers can enjoy scenic rides along winding rural roads, rocky shores with views on coastal islands or river corridors, all offering spectacular natural beauty. The ride toward Southport Island is breathtaking.

Bikes can be rented at Tidal Transit Kayak Company , 18 Granary Way, Tel: (207) 633 7140.

Boothbay Region Land Trust

The Boothbay Region Land Trust has over 30 miles of trails scattered throughout the Boothbay Penninsula and surrounding islands offering stunning scenery.

Coastal Maine Botanical Garden

New England’s largest botanical garden spreads over 248 waterfront acres. Walk through miles of woodlands, themed gardens along the riverfront and admire the sculptures and stonework of this stunning place. Special events during the summer with artists, authors and musician performances.  Open daily from 9 to 5 pm.

Tel: (207) 633 4333

www.mainegardens.org

Kayaking around Camden Harbor or from Rockport to Camden is a wonderful way to discover hidden coves, island estates or quaint lighthouses. Megunticook Lake is a great place to enjoy a leisurely paddle or to go swimming in clear fresh water.

This scenic and challenging nine hole golf course is located one mile west of Camden on Rte 1. Golfers can relax after their round in the quaint clubhouse with bar food and an outside deck.
Tel: (207) 236 8488
[email protected]
www.gooserivergolf.com

Scenic bicycling routes abound in and around Camden. Among the favorite rides are the scenic loop around Rockport’s Beauchamps Point or the ride around Megunticook Lake. Some Camden Hills State Park trails are accessible to mountain bikes.

Bikes can be rented at:

Maine Sport Outfitters

115 Commercial St (Rte 1)

Rockport

Tel:  (207) 236 7120.

Camden Hills State Park, located less than 2 miles north of Camden on Rt 1, features 30 miles of hiking trails. The signature location – top of Mt. Battie  – can be reached by foot (about 1 hr up) or by car. The sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay and the surrounding islands are absolutely spectacular and no visit to Camden is complete without a walk or hike up Mt. Battie. Another popular and moderate hike is Mt. Megunticook, the highest of the Camden hills. The park offers other well-mapped trails.
Tel:  (207) 236 3109