Camden, Maine

Camden is a fishing village that caters to tourists. During the summer you will find yachts moored at Penobscot Bay. There are sailing trips available on windjammers, large schooners. They sail along the coastline where you get to see wildlife and the lighthouses. Day cruises are two hours and you can also book three day or six-day trips.

The best view of the Maine coastline is from a tower at Camden Hills State Road. The park has hiking trails.

Where to stay:

The Whitehall Inn: Provides evening meals in summer but is a B&B the rest of the year.

Camden Harbour Inn: Overlooks Penobscot Bay. Shopping is in Bayview, close by.

Hartstone Inn: Located less than a mile from Camden Harbor, you can take a cruise on a windjammer.

Where to eat:

Cappy's Chowder House: Seafood specialities including clam chowder. Pies are homemade.

Gilbert's Publick House: The schooner crews hang out here. You will get good pub food, beer, and entertainment.

During the second week of February, the U. S. National Toboggan Championships are held at the Camden Snow Bowl.