Nearest Motorway
: Rt 1 North/South
at 0.5
Miles
Nearest Beach
: Laite Beach
at 0.12
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: Multipal Choices
at 0.25
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Goose River Golf
at 5
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Waterfront, Fresh, Cappy's, etc
at 0.5
Miles
Car: not necessary
Where the Mountains meet the sea. Walk to Laite Beach across the street to swim, picnic or watch the Schooners leaving harbor. Just half a mile walk to the Village where Fine art galleries and shops abound. Beautiful parks a waterfall and numerous hiking trails. Walk, bike, sail or rent a car Penobscot Bay area of Mid coast Maine abounds in wonderful natural attractions and festivals for the visitor.
Other Activities: Painting, Photography, Picnics Fourth of July Fireworks, August Lobster Festival, or the Boat Show, Windjammers gather on Labor Day Weekend. Day Sails are available from the town landing from May to October. You can Climb Mt. Battie or drive to the tower at the summit and view the lakes to the North and Penobscot Bay to the South and East. A Picnic at the Ampitheather adjoining the Library at the head of the Harbor is a great escape after a morning of shopping. A drive to Rockport and meet the Galloway Cows and see the historic harbor with lime kilns. Neighboring Rockland offers more shops, gallerys and The Farnsworth Museum with works from the Wyeth's. There are also numerous Light Houses two of which are open to the public and the Lighthouse Museum for interesting history of the Coast of Maine. Every weekend has an event scheduled all summer long throughout the Mid Coast area. Come and enjoy them from you own local apartment or just relax at 'home'.