Tips for our Maine Trip

Heading to ME July 4th and 5th, have motels in Ogunquit and Rockland already booked. We plan to travel from Kennebunkport to Camden and are looking for suggestions on things to see, reasonable priced restaurants for great seafood, and any harbor cruise operators anyone can suggest for a sunset cruise or something like that in one of the cities. I am somewhat familiar with Kennebunkport and Ogunquit from many previous day trips, but not with Rockland and Camden in particular. Thanks.

Tips for our Maine Trip

I dont have a lot of ideas because we usually drive through the area on our way to Bar Harbor. Last year, though, we did stop for a bit and walked out the Rockland Breakwater to the lighthouse... that was very nice and relaxing. And then on the other side of the water from the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is Owl%26#39;s Head Lighthouse. And just outside of Camden, you can take a spin up to the top of Mount Battie and enjoy the nice view of the area. The harbor in Camden was pretty neat, too.

I am sure others will chime in, but I really havent spent a whole lot of time in either of these two places. I have been to the places I mentioned, though, and thought they were a very nice experience.

Tips for our Maine Trip

There are oodles of windjammer opportunities with boats going out of Camden and out of Rockland. I%26#39;d search ';windjammer + sunset + Camden'; and then the same with Rockland. Here%26#39;s one for example that sails out of Rockport. www.woodenboatco.com/Heron-Schedule.htm

Another less pricey cruising option is to take one of the Maine State Ferries out to an island. I%26#39;d recommend Vinalhaven as it has the most walkable options near the ferry terminal. See maine.gov/mdot/opt/ferry/215-vinalhaven.php Only hitch is that those boats will not be running as late as sunset. If you take one of the Maine State Ferries, don%26#39;t plan to take your car. Too expensive, too much of a hassle, too long of a wait in line to get the car aboard.

I am from Rockland and I highly agree with the other two posts. If you are interested in museums you may want to check out the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland . . . it%26#39;s getting quite a name for itself. Downtown Camden used to be the place to walk around in the daytime, but Rockland has been rebuilding the downtown area and I have to say it is as nice (maybe even nicer) than Camden. Lots of neat shops to poke in and not just touristy shops. If the tourist shops are what you are looking for then definitely go downtown Camden . . . but you may have time for both.

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Thank you all for the advice, I%26#39;ll look into all of your suggestions and continue planning my trip!

I%26#39;m here in Rockland and while I love Camden.....I go there to shop now....its mostly very touristy.....Rockland on the other hand has lots to offer. Not only the Farnsworth but now also the Maine Lighthouse Museum which has the largest collection of old lenses and lighthouse and coast guard historical items in the United States. There are lots of windjamming folks here. My favorite is the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman for short trips and for longer- multiple day trips the Schooner J%26amp;E Riggin.

Hope you have a fantastic time in the area!

First, be forewarned about heavy traffic in Ogunquit. The point where Shore Rd, Beach St, and Main St (Hwy 1) meet is a mess with no signals. Visit the Nubble Lighthouse near York while you%26#39;re in the area.

In Rockland, we asked where the locals go for great seafood and were directed to the Rockland Cafe, a nice little mom and pop place with superb food and no fanciness. We%26#39;re told the local fishermen eat there year %26#39;round.

Visit any of the 3 lighthouses close to Rockland, and/or drive up to Camden and visit/hike Camden Hills State Park.

If you have some extra time, consider taking the ferry from Rockland out to Vinalhaven Island for a few hours.

We just got back from our trip and absolutely loved Camden! You can check out my full review, including stops in Camden and Ogunquit on the general Maine forum. Here%26#39;s the link to the review, hope it is helpful!

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