Here is a list of some of our favorite Camden Maine area attractions. Here you will find details about natural recreational, shopping, gallery and learning opportunities for personal growth while visiting the Penobscot Bay, Camden Midcoast Maine area.
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Owl and Turtle
Wonderful Book Store. Fun kids books area. This book store has several book signings through the year with local writers. The store is big and comfortable to browse. The floor in the children's area has a window so you can see the river that flows right under the store.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 8 Bayview Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.owlandturtle.com/
- Telephone:
Schooner Surprise
Schooner Surprise is the oldest sail boat in the harbor. Wonderful addition to your stay at the Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast. The boat launches 2 blocks form the Inn. 2 hour tours of Penobscot Bay. Captain Jack and 1st mate Barbara will educate you about the town and the surroundings. Captain Jack is very particular about when he takes the boat out, he likes to guarantee that his passengers will have an exceptional tour.
- Cost or Range of Cost: $30.00
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: yes
- Address: 15 Public Landing, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.camdenmainesailing.com/
- Telephone:207-236-4687
Maine Gatherings/Camden Falls Gallery
Great store that showcases Maine artists. This store has a superb brand of chocolate for sale. This store is open year round.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 21 Main Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.mainegathering.com/
- Telephone:
Admirals Buttons
High End Men's clothing. If coming into town on your yacht, you may want to stop by to purchase a new pair of pants or shirt.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 36 Bayview Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.admiralsbuttons.com/
- Telephone:
Camden Farmers Market
Old Fashion Farmer Market with great local vendors. Farmers present their best crop offering for you to buy. Some days there iis entertainement. Lots of fun, just to walk around is eye opening to the tradition of farming that is alive and well in the Mid coast of Maine.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Free
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: Washington Place - T, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.camdenfarmersmarket.org/
- Telephone:207-568-3201
Maine Media Workshops
World famous workshops for creative ameteur and professionals. Check their site for information. Personal growth travel destination.The Workshops was founded in 1973 as a summer conservatory for the world's photographers and filmmakers. Over the past 30 summers, The Workshops has grown into a year-round college and learning center for the world's filmmakers, photographers, actors, writers, digital artists and creative professionals. The Workshops now offer 250 one-week workshops and master classes. Rockport College came into existence in 1996 and now offers a Master of Fine Arts degree and a one-year Professional Certificate program.
- Cost or Range of Cost: $$$
- Walkable in Camden Village:No
- Season: all
- Address: 70 Camden St, Rockport ME 04856
- On the Web: http://www.theworkshops.com/geninfo/contact/contact.asp
- Telephone:877-577-7700
Planet Toys Store
Children's toys, stuff you can't find in Kids R Us. Unique items as well as a nice line of American made. Planet also sells Camden souvenirs.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 10 Main Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.planetmarketplace.com/
- Telephone:
Theo B Camisole
We have beautiful lingerie; including nightgowns and pajamas in silk, cotton jersey, cotton lawn, voile, cotton flannel or brushed back. We also have Corsetts, Bustiers and Body Shapers by Empire, Escante, Bodywraps. Sassybax and other Quality Manufacturers. Designs by April Cornell, Simple Pleasures, Bed Head of LA, Eileen West, Kirat, Allegence, Magic Silk, and more. Quality undergarments by Hanro, Elita, Felina, Wacoal, Cuddl Duds, Lily of France, Empire and Tatiana to name a few.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 24 Bayview Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://theo-b-camisole.com/
- Telephone:
Sweetgrass Farm & Winery
Maine's Only winery and distillary using Maine Maine Grown Fruits. Fruity Wines and GIn can be purchased from this unique property. Nice stop if you are headed to the Union Fair.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:No
- Season: all
- Address: 347 Carroll Road, Union ME 04862
- On the Web: http://www.sweetgrasswinery.com/
- Telephone:207-785-3024
Smiling Cow
Souveniers of Camden.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 41 Main Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.smilingcow.com/
- Telephone:
Windsor Chairmakers
Windsor Chairmakers is located on the beautiful coast of Maine, about 6 miles north of Camden, in a town called Lincolnville.
- Cost or Range of Cost: free
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: all
- Address: 2596 Atlantic Highwa, Lincolnville ME 04849
- On the Web: http://www.windsorchair.com/index.htm
- Telephone:800- 789-5188
Cellar Door Winery
Our Gift Shop is located in our restored 1790’s barn. Surrounded by its histories and stories, it’s where we sell our handcrafted wines, wine related products, Maine artisan crafts and a selection of Maine-made foodstuffs-- including wonderful products from Maine chefs and confectioners. And it’s where you can stand at the tasting bar and enjoy a free tasting of our wines as you look out over the fields, vineyard, and mountains beyond.
The Zesty Gourmet
A great specialty food and sauce store. Sample the assortment of unique and exciting specialty hot sauces, BBQ sauces, mustards, salsas, jams, dips, spreads, spices, olives, stuffed garlic cloves, onions, spicy chocolates, wine, cheese, oils, breads, and crackers. This store is open year round. The Camden Windward House offers special hot sauces from this store to their guests with breakfast. The Inns Special Huevos Racheros goes great with the Tapatio Hot Sauce.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season:
- Address: 2 Bayview Landing, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.thezestygourmet.com/index.php
- Telephone:207-485-0815
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, off Barters Island Road, in Boothbay Maine, is open 9:00am to 5:00pm closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can spend a couple of hours or days, weeks, even years getting to know Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. And just when you think you’ve got this remarkable place pegged, you discover something new and different, a plant you never noticed before, a trick of the light on a piece of sculpture or on the water, a new flurry of fairy houses. Boothbay is only an hour from Camden Maine. Nice day trip.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: all
- Address: 26-30 Barters Island, Boothbay ME 04537
- On the Web: http://www.mainegardens.org/
- Telephone:(207) 633-4333
Schooner Olad
Schooner Olad is a wonderful sail boat that takes guests out for tours of the Penobscot Bay. Schooner Olad has a wonderful Maine Captain - Aaron Lincoln. Schooner Olad is great for the 2 hour tour or for corporate or wedding functions. Schooner Olad is 1 block from the Camden Windward House. A Schooner ride is a great addition to your Camden stay.
- Cost or Range of Cost: $29.00
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: yes
- Address: 7 Public Landing, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.maineschooners.com/
- Telephone:207-236-2323
Stonewall Kitchen
Stonewall Kitchen’s reputation has been built by consistently creating items of the highest quality in the most exciting flavor profiles. Stocking your pantry with these award-winning products lets you prepare incredible dishes with your own fresh ingredients and very little fuss.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 13 Elm Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.stonewallkitchen.com/
- Telephone:
ABCD Books
Great place to browse old books. The owner has a one of a kind collection.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 23 Bayview Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.abcdbooks.com/
- Telephone:
Maine State Prison Store
The Maine State Prison Showroom, still located on Route 1 in Thomaston Maine (207-354-9237) is the largest retailer of over 600 crafted products, but there are also over 60 private vendors approved to resell prison made goods throughout the state. The Showroom is open year round 7 days a week 9-5. The showroom offers a variety of new and popular items for the tourist, and the home, as well as unique gift idea. Many items are also available at the Industries Outlet store at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. Call 207-892-9354 for more information about the Outlet store.
- Cost or Range of Cost: free
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: all
- Address: US Route One, Thomaston ME 04861
- On the Web: http://maine.gov/corrections/industries/mspT.htm
- Telephone:
Maine Foothills
Place to get any clothing that you may of forgot to pack. Nice big store downtown Camden. Shoes and clothes at good prices.
Swan Island Blankets
Beautiful merchandise, woven on premises. Watch craftsmen weave blankets, scarves and more. The quality of this product is second to NONE. The property hosts sheep during the season and is a wonderful way to see the artisians of the Midcoast at work. We highly recommend going to the showroom.
- Cost or Range of Cost: free
- Walkable in Camden Village:No
- Season: all
- Address: 231 Atlantic Highway, Lincolnville ME 04849
- On the Web: http://www.swansislandblankets.com/index.html
- Telephone:888-526-9526
Cotton Garden
retailing Fresh Produce Sportswear casual cotton clothing for infants, youth and adults. We carry one of the largest inventories of dresses, pants, tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts etc. that you are likely to see in any store selling Fresh Produce. Those stores also stock a wonderful assortments of accessories, Fossil and Timex watches, gold and silver jewelry as well as sea glass jewelry whose colors compliment the vibrant tones of the Fresh Produce clothing, a selection of make-up and creams, lamps and funky gifts.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 8 Bayview Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://cottongarden.com/
- Telephone:
Once a Tree
Wood carved items. beautiful store in the downtown area. This store is nice to pick up unique gifts. The wood carvers in the are or students of the wood working store appreciate this store for the items they sell. This store is open year round.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Moderate
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 46 Bayview Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.onceatree.net/
- Telephone:
Leather Bench
Great selection of leather belts, coats and pocket books. Sunglasses and hats are also available. They have a nice selection of hats. The store is open year round.
- Cost or Range of Cost: High End
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 34 Main Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.leatherbench.com/
- Telephone:
Aldermere Farm
Aldermere Farm is a wnderful place to visit. The farm has the famous Belted Galloway Cows - or better known as moon beam cows or oreo cows. The farm hosts art shows and my favorite event - the Calf unveiling in May. The calf unveiling is when the town gets to see the new baby cows. You leave this place wishing you had room in your car - or your back yard to keep a cow. Really a fun event.
- Cost or Range of Cost: Free
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 70 Russell Avenue, Rockport ME 04856
- On the Web: http://www.aldermere.org/index.shtml
- Telephone:
Cold Water Vodka Distillaries
Clear Water and Maine Potatoes. Turning Potatoes into vodka. Visitors are welcome to tour the distillary Tuesday thru Saturday 12- 5pm in Freeport Maine.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: all
- Address: 437 US Route One, Freeport ME 04032
- On the Web: http://www.coldrivervodka.com/
- Telephone:
Wayfarer Marine
Yacht repairs.
- Cost or Range of Cost: High End
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 59 Sea Street, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.wayfarermarine.com/
- Telephone:
Sherman's Bookstore
Book Store downtown hosts book signings.
Surroundings
Fine Home Goods. Under the purple awning near the middle of Main Street, find carefully selected goods for home and garden. Browse linens, tableware, garden ornaments, kitchen goods.
Camden Shoe Company
Great values on name-brand footwear and clothing for the entire family. Open year-round, conveniently located in downtown Camden directly behind French and Brawn in the historic Camden Movie Theater, site of the world premiere of "Peyton Place."
Penobscot Bay Narrows Bridge
An awesome panoramic 360-degree view from a bridge tower forty-two stories high – one of only three such Bridge Observatories in the world. From the top of the “new” Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observator. This bridge is located in Prospect and Verona Island near Bucksport, Maine on Route 1. A spectacular view of the Maine coast south to the Camden Hills, East to Mount Desert Island and Northwest to the eastern reaches of the Appalachian trail and Mount Katahdin. Near historic Fort Knox ,a marvel at the ingenuity that created this magnificent fort back in 1844. The Observatory is located on the southern end of the bridge in the town of Prospect next to the historic fort.
- Cost or Range of Cost: $$
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: no
- Address: 52 Main Street, Bucksport ME 04416
- On the Web: http://www.penobscotnarrowsbridgefest.com/welcome.html
- Telephone:(207) 469-6818/
Betselma
Lobsterboat Experience. Captain tells about the area and the big eautiful houses that line the coast.
- Cost or Range of Cost: between $10.-$30
- Walkable in Camden Village:yes
- Season: all
- Address: 3 Public Landing, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.betselma.com/
- Telephone:236-4446
CRL Chamber of Commerce
Place to get all Camden Area Guides. Nice volunteers to help plan your Camden trip. Clair Adams is the Executive Director and she has a great staff and wonderful volunteers. The Chamber helps local businesses network. The Chamber also hosts several informative seminars for the members throughout the year. This year the Chamber will host the first Home and Lifestyle Expo in downtown Camden.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 2 Public Landing, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.visitcamden.com/
- Telephone:
Maine Lighthouse Musuem
While the Maine Lighthouse Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in lighthouses and American maritime history, the new Maine Discovery Center is a first-class regional visitor center with exhibits from museums around the Maine Discovery Coast.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: all
- Address: 1 Park Drive, Rockland ME 04841
- On the Web: http://www.mainelighthousemuseum.com/
- Telephone:
Lively Lady Too
Experience Maine Culture. LobsterBoat trip and education session.Ecotour, learn about lobstering. A must while you on the Mid Coast of Maine.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:yes
- Season: all
- Address: 1 Public Landing, Camden ME 04843
- On the Web: http://livelyladytoo.com/
- Telephone:236-6672
Rent a Bike or Kayak at Maine Sport Outfitters
Since we couldn't find their address we put the address for Domino's which is across the street from Maine Sport Outfitters. A great resource for sports enthusiasts coming to the Camden Maine area. It is in Rockport on Rt 1, South a couple miles south of Camden Village. They rent Kayaks and Bicycles and do repairs and sell great gear. They also conduct kayak tours and have self guided tour maps for renters. A knowledgeable and friendly staff they're a great place to stop. For winter they have ski, snowboard and skate gear as well. They also do bike repairs.
- Cost or Range of Cost: $-$$$$
- Walkable in Camden Village:Yes
- Season: all
- Address: 106 Commercial St, Rockport ME 04843
- On the Web: http://www.mainesport.com
- Telephone:888-236-8797
Boat Rental Bay Island Rentals
The only place in the area where you can rent a boat for yourself.
- Cost or Range of Cost:
- Walkable in Camden Village:no
- Season: all
- Address: 117 A Tillson Ave, Rockland Me 04841
- On the Web: http://www.sailme.com/home.cfm
- Telephone:
Maine Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
A woodworking school that strives for inspiring excellence. A Maine personal growth travel destination. During your 2 week classes, come and stay at the Windward House. We offer a 5% discount for students of this unique school * Basic Woodworking * Intermediate Furniture Making * Twig Tables * Sculptural Furniture * Chair Design * Tables, No Reservations * Thinking Inside the Box * Ideas Grown in Nature * The Unplugged Woodshop
- Cost or Range of Cost: $$
- Walkable in Camden Village:No
- Season: all
- Address: 25 Mill St, Rockport ME 08856
- On the Web: http://www.woodschool.org/
- Telephone:
