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VISITING MAINE
TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS PLACES TO STAY PLACES TO EAT SPECIALTY STORES THINGS TO DO - *Arts/Culture* - Woodworking Related - Outdoor/Adventure CAN'T VISIT MAINE?
TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS
Flying: Major airlines fly into Portland and Bangor airports. Flights are also available (weather depending) to Knox County Regional Airport, at Owls Head (just outside of Rockland) via Cape Air. Bangor International Airport : 207-992-4600 or 866-FLY-BANGOR. www.flybangor.com/. Bangor is about 1 ¾ hours from Warren. Knox County Regional Airport: 207-594-4131 (Manager). Owl’s Head is 20 minutes from Warren. Portland International Jetport: 207-775-5809 www.portlandjetport.org/. Portland is 1 ½ hours from Warren. Train from Boston: Take the Downeaster from North Station in Downtown Boston. The Downeaster terminates in Portland, Maine. Car rentals, bus service, and limousine services are available at the Portland train station. By Car: It’s an easy trip to Warren by car. The drive up Route 1 from Portland is beautiful, but beware summer traffic backups in Wiscasset. Here are some suggestions for…
PLACES TO STAY
Pemaquid, Bradley Inn - 3063 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, 800-942-5560 Excellent restaurant, old fashioned inn – just a short walk from the stunning views of Pemaquid Lighthouse. www.bradleyinn.com Newcastle, Newcastle Inn - 60 River Rd. , 207-563-5685 A historic country inn, with wonderful views of the Damariscotta River. www.newcastleinn.com Waldoboro, Blue Skye Farm B & B - 1708 Friendship Rd. , 207-832-0300 Old World charm in the new England countryside. www.blueskyefarm.com Waldoboro , Le Vatout - 218 Kaler's Corner, 207-832-5150 Cozy, low-key and completely relaxed. www.levatout.com Rockport, Samoset Resort - 220 Warrenton St., 207-594-2511 Contemporary resort with all the amenities, including the best golf course in Maine. Spectacularly situated at the head of Rockland Harbor . www.samosetresort.com Camden, Hartstone Inn - 41 Elm St. , 800-788-4823 Award winning chef/owner, Michael Salmon, and his wife, Mary Jo Rink, make every guest feel special. www.hartstoneinn.com Glen Cove, The Ledges by the Bay - 930 Commercial St. 800-898-8944 A 41-Unit Motel with ocean front access overlooking scenic Penobscot Bay. www.ledgesbythebay.com Edgecomb, Cod Cove Inn - 22 Cross Rd. 800-882-9586 Large, recently built Inn with views of Wiscasset and the Sheepscott River. www.codcoveinn.com CAMPGROUNDS Wiscasset , Chewonki Campground - 235 Chewonki Neck Rd, 207-882-7426, www.chewonkicampground.com Phippsburg , Meadowbrook Camping Area - 33 Meadowbrook Rd, 207-443-4967, www.meadowbrookme.com New Harbor, Sherwood Forest Campsite - 9 Pemaquid Point Campground Rd, 207-677-3642, www.sherwoodforestcampsite.com Damariscotta , Lake Pemaquid Camping - 100 Twin Coves Ln, 207-563-5202, www.lakepemaquid.com Nobleboro , Duck Puddle Campground - on Pemaquid Lake, 207-563-5608, www.duckpuddlecampground.com Belfast , Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort - 191 Searsport Ave, 207-338-6860, www.oceanfrontrvcamping.com/
PLACES TO EAT
New Harbor, Shaw’s Warf - 129 State Route 32, 207-677-2200 www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g40759-d519193-Reviews-Shaw_s_Fish_Lobster_Wharf-New_Harbor_Maine.html. The quintessential Maine lobster experience on the harborside deck with the gulls. Newcastle, The Publick House - 52 Main St. , 207-563-3434 www.newcastlepublichouse.com/menus.php. Relaxed, friendly dining in Newcastle (walking distance of Downtown Damariscotta). Hearty food focuses on local flavors. Many local beers on tap, and fine wine list. Waldoboro, Moody’s Diner - US Route 1, 207-832-7785 www.moodysdiner.com/index.html. No visit to Maine is complete without breakfast at Moody’s (served all day). But come early to beat the crowds. Menu & prices have not changed much since the ‘30s. Leave room for pie. Round Pond, Muscongus Bay Lobster Co. - Lower Round Pond Rd, 207-529-5528 www.mainefreshlobster.com/. Simple, high quality, traditional seafood menu. Round Pond Harbor, Anchor Inn Restaurant - Anchor Inn Rd, 207-529-5584 www.anchorinnrestaurant.com/. Serving fresh, seasonal menue option, in a relaxing dining experience. Thomaston, Billy’s Tavern - 1 Star St. , 207-354-1177 www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g40922-d1021331-r14342190-Billy_s_Tavern-Thomaston_Maine.html. Great pub food, Guinness & Smithwick’s on tap, old-world atmosphere. Low-key and comfortable, this is a great place to gather with family & friends. Check out Billy’s mini pool table and giant Jenga game. Thomaston, Thomaston Café & Bakery - 154 Main St. , 207-354-8589 www.thomastoncafe.com/. Cozy spot for Breakfast and Lunch, with dinner served Friday & Saturday nights. Homemade soups and pastries, fresh seafood, local produce. Rockland, Café Miranda - 15 Oak St. , 207-594-2034 www.cafemiranda.com/default.html. Funky menu, wood-fired oven. Chef/owner, Kerry Altiero creates memorable meals. Rockland, Primo - 25 Main St. , 207-596-0770 www.primorestaurant.com/. The best. Melissa Kelly’s masterpiece. Rockland, Suzuki’s Sushi Bar - 419 Main St. , 207-596-7447 www.suzukisushi.com/. Friendly atmosphere, delicious seafood- beautifully presented, and affordable. Camden, Francine’s - 56 Chestnut St. , 207-230-0083 www.francinebistro.com/. Tucked away on a back street in Camden. This small restaurant is always packed…for good reason.
SPECIALTY STORES
Waldoboro, McKean & Charles Wine Merchants - Route 1, 207-832-2221 www.mckeanandcharles.com/. The best little wine shop in the midcoast. Wine, craft beers, fine spirits and cigars. Warren , Lie-Nielsen Toolworks - Route 1, 800-327-2520 www.lie-nielsen.com/. The finest hand woodworking tools in the world. Visit our showroom & try out our tools!
THINGS TO DO

Arts/Culture
Thomaston, Montpellier, Henry Knox Mansion - Route 1 and Route 131 South, 207-354-8062 www.generalknoxmuseum.org/montpelier.html. A replica of Henry Knox’s mansion (the original was closer to the river), filled with many of the original furnishings. Thomaston, Owl’s Head Transportation Museum - Route 73, 207-594-4418 www.ohtm.org/. More than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages and engines on permanent display - many operational. Special events and shows throughout the year. Rockland, Dowling Walsh Gallery - 357 Main St. , 207-596-0084 www.dowlingwalsh.com/. Museum quality- superb gallery. Original N.C. Weyths. Rockland, Farnsworth Museum - 16 Museum St. , 207-596-6457 www.farnsworthmuseum.org/. Permanent exhibits include Maine in America (tracing the development of Maine in Art) and a significant collection of 3 generations of Wyeth paintings. Ticket price includes admission to Wyeth Center and the Olson House. Rockland, The Strand Theatre - 345 Main St. , 207-594-0070 www.rocklandstrand.com/. Year-round program of film, live music and other special events in a beautifully restored theatre. West Rockport, Richard Remsen Studio - Park St. (near junction of Rt. 90 & 17), 207-236-3200 www.remsen.com/studio.html. Glassblowing and bronze casting. Camden , Bay Chamber Concerts - Concerts held throughout the Midcoast. 888-707-2770 www.baychamberconcerts.org/index.php. Performing arts in the Rockland/Camden area.
Arts/Culture Seasonal
Rockland , Maine Lobster Festival - www.mainelobsterfestival.com/. An all-out community festival with lobsters, sea goddesses, parades, competitions, music, etc. All proceeds donated for scholarships & to community enhancement. 1^st weekend in August. Rockland, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show - Harbor Park , 800-565-4951 www.maineboats.com/boatshow . Maine’s only in-water boat show with plenty of on-land exhibitors as well. 2^nd weekend in August. Rockland, North Atlantic Blues Festival - Rockland ’s Public Landing, 207-593-1189 www.pour.midcoast.com/~bluesman/about.html. 2-day blues festival features bands from around the country. 2^nd weekend in July. Unity, Common Ground Country Fair - 294 Crosby Brook Road , 207-568-4142 www.mofga.org/TheFair/tabid/135/Default.aspx. Celebrate Rural Living with MOFGA ( Maine Organic Farmers & Gardiners Association). This 3-day fair features organic food, produce, animals, local crafts, music, seminars, and eclectic traditions, like the Harry S. Truman memorial manure toss. Last weekend in September.
Woodworking Related
Freeport, Thos. Moser - Route 1, 800-708-9041 www.thomasmoser.com/showroom.detail.php?showroom_id=1. Top quality furniture, made in Maine. Excellent designs. Woolwich, Shelter Institute - 873 Route 1, 207-442-7938 www.shelterinstitute.com/. Classes on Home building & design, and Timberframing. Also one of the best collections of books on design/building anywhere. Woodbutcher Tools sells timber framing supplies as well as carving & some forestry tools. Rockport, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship & Messler Gallery - 25 Mill St. , 207-594-5611 www.woodschool.org/. 1 & 2 week courses as well as 12 week & 9 month programs. The gallery is worth a visit anytime. Rockland, Atlantic Challenge - 643 Main St , 207-594-1800 www.atlanticchallenge.com/. Offers instruction in wooden boat building, sailing, seamanship, as well as holding a lecture series on maritime topics.
Outdoor/Adventure
Camden, Merryspring Nature Center - 30 Conway Rd., 207 236-2239 www.merryspring.org/. 66-acre park and education center in Camden and Rockport, Maine, with nature trails and gardens open to the public every day free of charge. Talks, classes and workshops held throughout the year. Port Clyde , Monhegan Boat Lines - Go to the very end of Route 131 S., 207-372-8848 www.monheganboat.com/. Trips to Monhegan Island as well as Sunset, Lighthouse & Puffin cruises.
Outdoor/Adventure Seasonal
	Winter:
	Camden, Camden Snow Bowl 20 Barnestown Rd., 207-236-3438 www.camdensnowbowl.com/aboutus.cfm. Skiing, tubing and toboggan runs. Also the home of the US National Toboggan Championships. www.camdensnowbowl.com/tobogganforms.cfm
	Summer:
	New Harbor, Hardy Boat Cruises - 132 State Route 32, 800-278-3346 www.hardyboat.com. Trips to Monhegan Island, Puffin & Seal watches, and other educational cruises. Rockland, Mid-coast Maine Train Rides - 4 Union St. , 866-637-2457 www.maineeasternrailroad.com/. Restored vintage railcars travel daily between Brunswick and Rockland. Rockland, Schooner Jenny Norman - 643 Main St. (Atlantic Challenge Dock), 207-542-3695 www.sailmainebugeye.com/schedule09.html. 2 hour day-sails on Penobscot bay. Rockland , Breakwater Kayak, LLC - The Boat Barn of the Landings Restaurant, 877-559-8800 www.breakwaterkayak.com/. 2-hour to full-day sea kayaking tours around Rockland harbor. Camden, The Windjammer Angelique - Atlantic Ave. , 800-282-9989 www.sailangelique.com/. 3-6 day sailing cruises on Penobscot Bay. See coastal Maine Coast from the water. Excellent food, and no phones, faxes, e-mail, or beepers… just pure relaxation.
CAN'T VISIT MAINE?
	Have fresh Maine lobsters delivered! Rockport, Graffam Brothers Seafood Market 211 Union St. , 800-535-5358 www.lobsterstogo.com/. Order your lobsters by mail.

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