Downtown Camden: Harbor, Shops & Harbor Park
Midcoast Maine, Maine Coast
About This Activity
Camden is widely considered the jewel of the Maine coast, where the mountains literally meet the sea at the harbor. Stroll Main Street for boutique shopping, stop at the Camden Public Library amphitheater, and picnic in Harbor Park with views of the yacht-filled harbor and Camden Hills backdrop. Laite Memorial Beach is ideal for a late-afternoon swim, and the falls on the Megunticook River tumble right through the heart of town.
Seasonal note: Fall foliage peak Oct; summer brings schooner festivals and beach crowds
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