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-Southern Maine-
Sandy
beaches, ship captain's homes and historic colonial buildings.
Kennebunkport
A sophisticated coastal village and summer home to a president.
Captain Lord Mansion
Pleasant and Green Streets
Kennebunkport, Maine
T: +1 207 967-3141. 16 room b&b. US$ 195-
www.captainlord.com
Meticulously restored 1812 Federal home, this romantic hotel
is located in Kennebunkport's historic residential area.
Greater Portland Area
Explore
Portland's cobblestoned Old Port, then take the Casco Ferry
to Peaks Island, an enclave favored by artists and creative
types.
Inn on Peaks Island
33 Island Ave.
Peaks Island, ME
T: +1 207 766-5200. 7 rooms. US$ 199-
www.theinnonpeaks.com
Recently under new ownership, the inn and restaurant is located
a 15 minute ferry ride from Portlands historic Old Port.
-Central Maine-
Rolling hills, artist retreats
and quaint coastal villages. It includes Camden, a popular
summer resort town.
Camden
Located in beautiful Penobscot Bay, Camden is a picture-perfect
harbour town with steep rocky cliffs, 18th century windjammers,
and a mountain backdrop. Drive 2.5 hours north of
Kennebunkport to reach it.
Inn at Sunrise Point
Camden, Maine
T: +1 207 236-7716. 3 guestrooms & 5 cottages b&b.
US$ 170-
www.sunrisepoint.com
The Inn is an upscale shingle-style "cottage" b&b
owned by a travel book author. This romantic getaway sits
on 4 acres of lawn and rocky shore in a secluded area outside
bustling Camden. Guestrooms overlook the ocean.
-Down East & Acadia Region-
The easternmost part of Maine contains mysterious
off-shore islands and beautiful Acadia National Park. This
frontier region is located just north of Central Maine coastal
region.
Mount Desert Island
Aristocrats, nature lovers and renowned paintersincluding
Thomas Cole and Frederic Edwin Churchsummered here.
John D. Rockerfeller donated 11,000 acres of his beloved
Maine retreat to the national park service.
Bar Harbor,
Mt. Desert Island
By the 1880's Bar Harbor, a harbor town
surrounded by Acadia National Park on three
sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the fourth, had blossomed
into a summer social capitol. Today you'll find arts festivals,
restaurants and high-end boutique shops.
The Tides
119 West St.
Bar Harbor, Maine
T: +1 207 288-4968. 4 room b&b. US$
195-
www.barharbortides.com
Georgian-style waterfront home sits
on 1.5 landscaped acres and is a 5-10 minute
walk from Bar Harbor's shops and restaurants. A grand veranda
overlooks a lawn that sweeps down to the bay.
Ullikana
16 The Field
Bar Harbor, Maine
T: +1 207 288-9552. 10 room b&b. US$
195-
www.ullikana.com
Located in a peaceful garden setting, this
tastefully decorated 1885 Tudor house is just
a block away from bustling Main St. Some rooms have
terrraces with views overlooking Frenchman Bay.
Inn at Bay Ledge
150 Sand Point Road
Bar Harbor, Maine
T: +1 207 288-4204. 10 rooms. US$ 150-
www.innatbayledge.com
Set on a wooded cliff a few miles outside
town, the inn includes a grand piano,
a private pebble beach, and tiered terraces with spectacular
views over Frenchman Bay.
-Katahdin-Moosehead Lake Region-
A magnificent pristine nature reigns here, beckoning
the sportsman and nature lover alike. This wooded inland region
includes Maine's tallest peak, Mt. Katahdin, and its largest
fresh water lake, Moosehead Lake.
The Lodge at
Moosehead Lake
Greenville, ME
T: +1 207 695-4400. 8 rooms. US$ 350-
www.lodgeatmooseheadlake.com
1917 Cape Cod Colonial with stunning views of Moose Lake.
The lodge's decor is rustic yet refined.
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