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Town in Maine, United States
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Camden is an affluent town in the state of Maine, a little over an hour north of Portland, in the mid-coast region of Maine. It has been a tourist destination for years and is home to some of the wealthiest individuals in Maine. It had an economic boom in the 1990s when credit card giant MBNA placed major offices there and paid for major town renovations while providing jobs to locals. Now it is an upscale seaside community with many different shops and restaurants.
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The largest mountain in town has a road that runs to the top. For a small fee you can drive up and see views of Penobscot Bay. You can also hike the mountain for free. Trails may be accessed from US Route 1 in the north end of town, or from off Route 52. The mountain is part of Camden Hills State Park, and a state-owned campground is maintained at its base. Mount Megunticook, the taller mountain visible behind Mount Battie from downtown, is accessed primarily from Route 52; its western flanks are a popular hiking and rock and ice climbing destination.
The one beach within town limits open to the public. Unlike other coastal regions in the country Camden is situated on a very rocky area and most waterfront areas are either cliffs or rocky beaches.
One of the city's three parks.
Which itself is an architectural achievement.
Offers views of the harbor as the name implies.
Thai and Vietnamese street food, fare served in small eateries in Singapore, and meals on dinner tables in Indonesia and Japan are all served at Long Grain. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. They are recommended for both lunch and dinner.
Seasonal menu, using local ingredients. They offer specials every day, taking advantage of seasonal freshness and fish offerings. Harbor and bay views from their outdoor deck.
Casual Italian fare (pizzas, panini, handmade pastas) with a focus on organic and locally grown ingredients.
True bed and breakfast in Historic District. 4-minute walk to downtown and harbor. New gardens with firepit overlooking Mt. Battie. Green practices, modern amenities, comfort food breakfast.
Camden's only AAA Four Diamond lodging facility. It is a boutique-style inn featuring rooms with stunning harbor views. It has a restaurant, Natalie's, on-site.
Great location, comfortable rooms.
An oceanfront motel located on Penobscot Bay, right outside of town.
A bed and breakfast with 21 rooms and suites with Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. Spa, cooking classes, and fine-dining restaurant are available.
Lovely rooms, some with bay views, deck or fireplace. Beautiful bedding, extravagant breakfast, in a Historic District.
Bed and breakfast. Comfortable and elegant rooms en suite/air conditioned/Wi-Fi. Full breakfast included.
Historic inn with a wide range of rooms including luxurious suites. Whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces available. Generous multi-course full breakfast and homemade afternoon refreshments included. Short walk to the center of town. Modern amenities, Wi-Fi, air conditioning.
All rooms and cottages have beautiful sunrise views and breakfast served each day in the conservatory.
A 5-star inn.
Charming, fully furnished oceanfront and oceanview one and two bedroom suites/apartments. Great views over Penobscot Bay and spruce capped islands. Half a minute walk to Lincolnville Beach and Islesboro Ferry. Located in the heart of a quaint village with shops and popular restaurants.
Custom made chairs, beds, dining tables, buffets, highboys, etc. Tour the workshop, feed the Scottish Highland cows, and see the showroom.
By bus
Concord Coach Lines operates 2 daily buses to and from Portland. Concord Coach buses continue to Boston after a short stop in Portland.
By plane
The nearest airport is in Owls Head about 20 minutes south. This is a small regional airport with flights from Boston and New York.
Neighborhoods
Camden is split into different neighborhoods, although not clearly defined. The central and most eastern part is the downtown district and harbor area.
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