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Places
to Stay - Belfast
For
More Suggestions... Try MaineGuide.com
or
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
The
Londonderry Inn B & B - Wonderful atmosphere, a
parent favorite. On Rt. 3. (207) 338-2763
Alden
Inn Bed & Breakfast - No smoking, recently renovated,
reasonable rates. Near town, (207) 338-2151
Harbor
View House B & B - Antiques, custom breakfast. (207)
338-3811, 877-393-3811
Thomas
Pitcher House B & B - Water views, pets OK, but
kids 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
Places
to Stay - Belfast Area
Bay
Meadows Inn - On the water, gourmet dinners at
"Mistral." On Rt. 1 just south of town, (207)
338-6846
White House
B & B - Historic
Greek revival building, extensive gardens, fireplaces, gourmet
breakfasts, Church St. (207) 338-1901
 Places
to Stay - Camden Area
Camden
Harbor Inn - Traditional country inn, full breakfast,
fine dining, excellent location. Ask for room with private
bath. A walk to restaurants, shops, etc. (207) 236-4200
Hawthorn
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 alumnus! (207) 236-4204
The Inn at Ocean's Edge - Luxurious lodging on 22 waterfront acres, vanishing edge heater pool, elegant dining, small hotel amenities. Rout 1 five miles north of town (207) 236-0945
The
Country Inn - 2 room suites, indoor pool, fitness
center, kid friendly. On Route 1 south of town, (207) 236-2725
Black
Horse Inn - Large Inn/Motel on Route 1 north of
town on the way to Belfast, (207) 236-6800
Youngtown
Inn B & B - "Casual elegance with genuine French
country charm," Lovely atmosphere and fine dining.
Off the beaten path on Rt. 52, inland from Camden. (207)
763-4290
Places
to Visit - Towns
Belfast:
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.
Rockport:
Lovely old fishing village. Home of the Maine Photographic
Workshop, Vesper Gardens at the Children's Chapel, and belted
Galloway cows. 35 miles.
Bar
Harbor: Busy tourist town near Acadia 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 away.
Freeport:
Home of L.L. Bean and 100 outlets. Shopping for only
the most seriously committed. 1 1/2 hours away.
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 away.
Moose
Point State Park: Nice oceanfront picnic area with
a short coastal hike. Just north of Belfast on Route 1.
Camden
Hills State Park/Mt. Battie: Hiking, classic Maine
rocky coast line, gorgeous views of the bay, campsites.
30 miles away just north of Camden.
Pemaquid
Point: Beautiful rocky point with picturesque light-house.
Beach nearby. 1+ hour away.
Reid
State Park: 1 1/2 miles of white sand beach, also
a saltmarsh and rocky coast. 1 1/2 hours away near Bath.
Acadia National Park: 2 hours from camp. See next page.
Kennebec River White Water Rafting: Try it at least once
in your life! Our camper trips are hosted and guided wonderfully
by the Northern Outdoors outfitters and lodge (207) 765-7238.
2 - 3 hours northwest at The Forks.
Places to Eat - Nearby
Vicki's Place
- For a quick decent breakfast or lunch or silce of
pie. 12 minutes away on Rt. 3, near Lake St. George, in
Liberty.
John's Ice Cream - Homemade and delicious. Fresh
fruit ingredients , amazing chocolate, and ices. 12
min. away on Rt. 3 West, in Liberty.
Places
to Eat - Belfast
Alexia's
Pizza - In downtown Belfast at Main & High Streets.
Chase's
Daily - Fresh lunches, a camper favorite. Belfast.
Bay Wraps - Another Belfast spot for a tasty to-go
lunch.
Weathervane
Seafoods - Very basic American cuisine, lobster & seafood.
Public landing, Belfast.
Darby's - In Belfast, popular, varied menu, low-key
atmosphere, affordable, try their cappuccino, 338-2339
Seng
Thai - Excellent ethnic meals & takeout (esp. for Maine.)
North of Belfast on Rt. 1 across from Comfort Inn, 338-0010.
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.
Places
to Eat - Camden
Cappy's
Chowder House - Good lunches and seafood as well as
very nice breakfasts. Main St., Camden, 236-2254
Peter
Ott's - Fine grilled steaks and fish, warm atmosphere,
the Kassens' indoor favorite. Camden, 236-4032
The Lobster Pound - The casual place for a traditional
lobster feed. Lincolnville Beach, 789-5550 (call ahead)
Youngtown
Inn - "Casual elegance with genuine French country charm."
Off the beaten path on Rt. 52, inland from Camden near Lincolnville
Center, 763-4290
CafeĢ
Miranda - Exciting varied menu, lively and cozy. 20
minutes south of Camden in Rockland, 594-2034
Primo
- Renowned chef Melissa Kelly's treasure. Just south
of Rockland, 596-0770 (call ahead)
Getting
to Know Maine
Suggested
Reading:
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Maine Handbook, by K. Brandes and Maine,
An Explorer's Guide, by C. Tree
are best for lodging, sights, etc...
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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...
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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 breathtaking 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 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 Recency in the Old Port. From here, one can walk to
galleries, movies, restaurants (eat at Fore Street,) wonderful
crafts shops, and the Children's and Art Museums.
Family Vacations: Have brought us to Quebec City
and its 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 toward Lubec, the easternmost point in the U.S.
You'll find the "old Maine" in local seafood joints, lovely
ocean hikes, and the small lobster towns along the rugged
coast.
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