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Places to Stay - Belfast
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Belfast Chamber of Commerce: (207) 338-5900
The Jeweled Turret Inn Bed & Breakfast - Elegant Victorian rooms, private baths, delightful breakfast, a favorite for years. 16 Pearl Street, (207) 338-2304 Alden Inn Bed & Breakfast - No smoking, recently renovated, reasonable rates. Near town, (207) 338-2151 Thomas Pitcher House B & B - Water views, pets OK, but children must be 12+, TV/VCR. (888) 338-6454 Colonial Gables Efficiency Cottages - Studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms, clean and inexpensive, on a beach by the ocean. North of town and recommended by parents, (207) 338-4000 Belhaven Inn B & B - Another new favorite, pets welcome, efficiency apartments available. 14 John Street, (207) 338-5435 Belfast Harbor Inn - Popular motel with HVC families, six acres on ocean, moorings. Pool, cable, restaurant. Route 1 north of town, (800) 545-8576, (207) 338-2740 Comfort Inn/Ocean's Edge - Game room, indoor pool, cable. Route 1 north of town, (207) 338-2090, (800) 228-5150 Bay Meadows Inn - On the water, gourmet dinners at "Mistral." On Rt. 1 just south of town, (207) 338-6846 One Church Street, The White House Inn- Historic Greek revival building, extensive gardens, fireplaces, gourmet breakfasts, Church St. (207) 338-1901 Wilderness Cabins - Located right here in Montville on 140 private acres. Pets welcome. (207) 631-1023 Belfast Bay Inn - Located right in the center of Belfast, a unique European style in town hotel. (207) 338-5600 Point Lookout Resort Cabins - Modern luxury cabins, 1-3 bedrooms, and access to hiking, tennis, fitness center, dining, etc. In Northport, 10 min. South of Belfast. (207) 789-2000
 Places to Stay- Camden AreaBay Leaf Cottages & Bistro - Located between Camden and Belfast overlooking the Penobscot Bay. Bay Leaf designer cottages and theme motel rooms offer all the charm of a B&B without the cost.(207) 706-7929 or 1-888-902-7929.
Youngtown Inn B & B-
"Casual elegance with genuine French country charm." Lovely atmosphere
and fine dining. Off the beaten path on Route 52, inland from Camden.
(207) 763-4290
Camden Harbor Inn- Classic country inn, full breakfast, fine dining at Natalie's, excellent location. Ask for room with private bath. A walk to restaurants, shops, etc.
(207) 236- 4200
Hawthorne Inn B & B- Recommended, classy range of accommodations, short walk to town, afternoon tea. Route 1 North of town. (207) 236- 8842
Norumbega B & B- Top-of-the-line accommodations, castle-like architecture, afternoon wine and cheese. Route 1 North of town. (207) 236-8842
Birchwood Motel- Classic Maine motel appeal with modern comforts and gorgeous bay view. Owned and operated by Hidden Valley Alumni! (207) 236-4202
The Inn at Ocean's Edge- Luxurious lodging on 22 waterfront acres, vanishing edge heated pool, elegant dining, and small hotel amenities. Route 1 five miles north of town. (207) 236- 0945
The Country Inn- 2 room suites, indoor pool, fitness center, child friendly, family atmosphere. On Route 1 south of town. (207) 236- 2725
Mount Battie Motel - Aprox. 3.5 miles from Camden located on Route 1. Offering motel privacy with B&B hospitality, free WIFI. (207) 236-3870
Places to Visit - TownsBelfast: Cozy Maine coastal town; antique stores and galleries; restaurants, gift shops, waterfront, parks, etc. Not as "touristy" as Camden. 17 miles from camp. Camden: Picturesque harbor town, popular with tourists; art galleries, some high-end shops, sail cruises. 30 miles from camp. Rockport: Lovely old fishing village. Home of Andre the Seal, the Vesper Gardens at the Children's Chapel, and belted Galloway cows. 35 miles from camp. Bar Harbor: Busy tourist town near Acadia National Park. Stay at The Tides (207) 288- 4968 or the Inn at Canoe Point (207) 288- 9511, or explore smaller towns (Southwest or Bass Harbor, etc) nearby. 2 hours from camp. Freeport: Home of the L.L. Bean and 100 outlets. Shopping for the most committed, 1.5 hours from camp. Liberty Village: Home of renowned Liberty Tool, the famous octagonal post office, and the Liberty Graphics T-Shirt Outlet, a staff favorite. It's not Freeport, but it's only 12 minutes away! Outdoors (Near and Far)Lake St. George State Park: Public beach, nice lake. 7 miles from camp.Moose Point State Park: Nice oceanfront picnic area with a short coastal hike. Just North of Belfast on Route 1.
Camden Hills State Park/ Mount Battie: Hiking, classic Maine rocky coastline, gorgeous views of the bay, campsites. 30 miles from camp, just north of Camden.
Pemaquid Point: Beautiful rocky point with picturesque light-house. Beach nearby. 1+ hour from camp.
Reid State Park: 1.5 miles of white sand beach, also a saltmarsh and rocky coast. 1.5 hours from camp near Bath.
Acadia National Park: 2 hours from camp. See below.
Kennebec River White Water Rafting: Try it at least once in your life! Our camper trips are hosted and guided wonderfully by the Adventure Bound. 2-3 hours northwest at The Forks. Places to Eat- NearbyOlde Mill Diner- Great breakfast spot, homemade blueberry pie is a real must! 10 minutes away from Route 3. (207) 342-2999 Lori's Diner- Another great diner, homemade and tasty. 12 minutes away next to John's Ice Cream on Route 3 West, in Liberty.
John's Ice Cream- Homemade and delicious. Fresh fruit ingredients, amazing chocolate and ices. 12 minutes away on Route 3 West in Liberty. Places to Eat- BelfastAlexia's Pizza- In downtown Belfast at Main & High Streets. (207) 338-9676
Chase's Daily- Fresh Vegetarian Breakfast and Lunches with local produce, a camper favorite. (207) 338-0555 Bay Wraps- Owned by a camp parent, a tasty spot for a to-go lunch. (207) 338-9757 Weathervane Seafoods- Very basic American Cuisine, lobster and seafood. Public landing. (207) 338-1774 Darby's- Popular, varied menu, low-key atmosphere, affordable- try their cappuccino. (207) 338-2339 Thai Bhurapar- Excellent meals & takeout. (207) 338-3899 Young's Lobster Pound- Bring
your own appetizers and beverages, watch the sun set from the dock at
the bay. Basic, the Kassens' outdoor favorite. North of Belfast on
Route 1. (207) 338-1160 Places to Eat- CamdenLong Grain- Asian Street food done simply and elegantly with fresh ingredients. Peter and Meg's favorite lunch spot. (207) 246-9001 Elm Street, Camden.
Peter Ott's- Fine grilled steaks and fish, great salad bar, warm atmosphere, the Kassens' indoor favorite. (207) 236-4032
The Lobster Pound- The casual place for a traditional lobster feed. Lincolnville Beach.
Youngtown Inn- "Casual elegance with genuine French country charm." Lovely atmosphere
and fine dining. Off the beaten path on Route 52, inland from Camden. (207) 763-4290
Natalie's - Award-winning modern French-American cuisine at the Camden Harbor Inn, Bay View Street. www.nataliesrestaurant.com (207) 236-7008
Shepherd's Pie - Excellent, fresh, inventive, relatively inexpensive "gastropub" food, urban atmosphere in Rockport. (207) 236-8500
Cafe Miranda- Exciting varied menu, lively and cozy. 20 minutes south of Camden in Rockland. (207) 594-2034
Primo- Renowned Chef Melissa Kelly's treasure. Just south of Rockland. (207) 596-0770 (Call ahead).
Francine Bistro - Uses fresh local produce, meats, and cheeses to produce high end original meals. Good wine list. (207) 230-0083 www.francinebistro.com
Getting to know MaineSuggested Reading:
- Maine Handbook, by K. Brandes and Maine, An Explorer's Guide, by C. Tree are best for lodgings, sights, etc...
- A more informal look at Maine's back roads (including HVC and environs) is Exploring Maine on Country Roads and Byways, by camp parent Michael Uhl...
- And of course there's Henry David Thoreau's In the Maine Woods, detailing his explorations here 150 years ago.
- On the Web: check out MaineGuide.com
Acadia National Park
features breath taking rocky coastline (and a sandy beach called Sand
Beach for a brisk ocean swim) as well as hiking or biking with sea
views from a magnificent network of carriage trails and stone bridges
built by the Rockefellers when they owned the island. See above for
tips on nearby towns.
Island Ferry Rides:
A local favorite leaves Lincolnville to Islesboro. Peter often takes
campers on this 20 minute voyage after which we picnic and explore the
coastline, searching for driftwood and shells. Cars and bikes go along,
providing a quick island tour... More exciting is Monhegan. Take the
mailboat from Port Clyde and spend a terrific day or night on an almost
car-less island. Though many artists summer there, Monhegan retains
tangible roots in Maine's fishing culture. A hike around the Island
brings you to cliffs 100+ feet above the Atlantic Ocean with a view of
seals basking on the rocks.
Downtown Portland:
It's not Manhattan, but... when our travel schedule has us on an early
flight, we spend the night at the Regency in the Old Port. From here,
one can walk to galleries, movies, restaurants (eat at Fore Street),
wonderful craft shops, and the Children's and Art Museums.
Family Vacations: Have
brought us to Quebec City and it's historical battlegrounds, classic
cathedrals, 1000' Montmorencey Falls, and shops and bistros on lovely
cobblestone alleyways. Very European and only 5 hours away... Or drive
Down East towards Lubec, and the Easternmost point in the U.S. You'll
find "old Maine" in local seafood joints, lovely ocean hikes, and the
small lobster towns along the rugged coast.
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