TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

PLACES TO STAY

PLACES TO EAT

SPECIALTY STORES

THINGS TO DO
- Arts/Culture
- Woodworking Related
- Outdoor/Adventure

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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. http://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 http://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…

• Pemaquid, Bradley Inn - 3063 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, 800-942-5560 http://www.bradleyinn.com/. Excellent restaurant, old fashioned inn – just a short walk from the stunning views of Pemaquid Lighthouse.
  
  
• Newcastle, Newcastle Inn - 60 River Rd., 207-563-5685 http://www.newcastleinn.com/. A historic country inn, with wonderful views of the Damariscotta River.
  

• Waldoboro, Blue Skye Farm B & B - 1708 Friendship Rd., 207-832-0300 http://www.blueskyefarm.com/. Old World charm in the new England countryside.
  
  
• Waldoboro, Le Vatout - 218 Kaler's Corner, 207-832-5150 http://www.levatout.com/. Cozy, low-kay and completely relaxed.
  

• Rockport, Samoset Resort - 220 Warrenton St., 207-594-2511 http://www.samosetresort.com/. Contemporary resort with all the amenities, including the best golf course in Maine. Spectacularly situated at the head of Rockland Harbor.

• Camden, Hartstone Inn - 41 Elm St., 800-788-4823 http://www.hartstoneinn.com/. Award winning chef/owner, Michael Salmon, and his wife, Mary Jo Rink, make every guest feel special.Camden,
  
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  • Wiscasset, Chewonki Campground - 235 Chewonki Neck Rd, 207-882-7426, http://www.chewonkicampground.com/
    
    
  • Phippsburg, Meadowbrook Camping Area - 33 Meadowbrook Rd, 207-443-4967, http://www.meadowbrookme.com/
    
    
  • New Harbor, Sherwood Forest Campsite - 9 Pemaquid Point Campground Rd, 207-677-3642, http://www.sherwoodforestcampsite.com/
    
    
• Damariscotta, Lake Pemaquid Camping - 100 Twin Coves Ln, 207-563-5202, http://www.lakepemaquid.com/
  
  
• Nobleboro, Duck Puddle Campground - on Pemaquid Lake, 207-563-5608, http://duckpuddlecampground.com/
  
  
• Belfast, Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort - 191 Searsport Ave, 207-338-6860, http://www.oceanfrontrvcamping.com/
  
  

• New Harbor, Shaw’s Warf - 129 State Route 32, 207-677-2200 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://www.mainefreshlobster.com/. Simple, high quality, traditional seafood menu.
  
  
• Round Pond Harbor, Anchor Inn Restaurant - Anchor Inn Rd, 207-529-5584 http://www.anchorinnrestaurant.com/. Serving fresh, seasonal menue option, in a relaxing dining experience.

• Thomaston, Billy’s Tavern - 1 Star St., 207-354-1177 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://www.primorestaurant.com/. The best. Melissa Kelly’s masterpiece.

• Rockland, Suzuki’s Sushi Bar - 419 Main St., 207-596-7447 http://www.suzukisushi.com/. Friendly atmosphere, delicious seafood- beautifully presented, and affordable.

• Camden, Francine’s - 56 Chestnut St., 207-230-0083 http://www.francinebistro.com/. Tucked away on a back street in Camden. This small restaurant is always packed…for good reason.
  
  

• Waldoboro, McKean & Charles Wine Merchants - Route 1, 207-832-2221 http://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 http://www.lie-nielsen.com/. The finest hand woodworking tools in the world. Visit our showroom & try out our tools!
  
  

• Thomaston, Montpellier, Henry Knox Mansion - Route 1 and Route 131 South, 207-354-8062 http://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 http://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 http://www.dowlingwalsh.com/. Museum quality- superb gallery. Original N.C. Weyths.

• Rockland, Farnsworth Museum - 16 Museum St., 207-596-6457 http://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 http://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 http://www.remsen.com/studio.html. Glassblowing and bronze casting.

• Camden, Bay Chamber Concerts - Concerts held throughout the Midcoast. 888-707-2770 http://www.baychamberconcerts.org/index.php. Performing arts in the Rockland/Camden area.
  
  

• Rockland, Maine Lobster Festival - http://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 http://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 https://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 http://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.
  
  

• Freeport, Thos. Moser - Route 1, 800-708-9041 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://www.atlanticchallenge.com/. Offers instruction in wooden boat building, sailing, seamanship, as well as holding a lecture series on maritime topics.
  
  

• Camden, Merryspring Nature Center - 30 Conway Rd., 207 236-2239 http://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 http://www.monheganboat.com/. Trips to Monhegan Island as well as Sunset, Lighthouse & Puffin cruises.
  
  

• Camden, Camden Snow Bowl 20 Barnestown Rd., 207-236-3438 http://www.camdensnowbowl.com/aboutus.cfm. Skiing, tubing and toboggan runs. Also the home of the US National Toboggan Championships. http://www.camdensnowbowl.com/tobogganforms.cfm

• 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 http://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 http://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 http://www.breakwaterkayak.com/. 2-hour to full-day sea kayaking tours around Rockland harbor.

• Camden, The Windjammer Angelique - Atlantic Ave., 800-282-9989 http://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.
  
  

Have fresh Maine lobsters delivered!

• Rockport, Graffam Brothers Seafood Market 211 Union St., 800-535-5358 http://www.lobsterstogo.com/. Order your lobsters by mail.

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