Camden
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As a year-round resort the seaside town also is popular with sports enthusiasts. Bicycling is a favorite pastime and sailing, kayaking and canoeing, on either the ocean or one of many lakes, prevails in the summer; ice-skating and cross-country and downhill skiing predominate in winter. The toboggan run at the Camden Snow Bowl is open to the public; phone (207) 236-3438. Windjammer cruises and lobstering provide summer recreation, and coastal cruising via scenic US 1 is rewarding year-round.
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Cultural enthusiasts can attend performances at the Camden Opera House; phone (207) 236-7963. Summer highlights include a variety of events; schooner races, antique shows, church fairs and lobster festivals are all on the agenda. Occasional concerts as well as a juried art show in July are presented at Amphitheatre and Harbor Park, on Atlantic Avenue at the waterfront.
Camden Hills State Park is 2 miles north on US 1. A 1-mile road that leads to the summit of Mount Battie offers scenic views of Camden village and harbor. On a clear day, Acadia National Park and Monhegan Island can be seen.
Visitor Centers
Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce—Camden 2 Public Landing Camden, ME 04843. Phone:(207)236-4404 or (800)562-2529
Self-guiding Tours
Brochures and maps are available from the chamber of commerce, which is on the public landing.