Camden, Maine - Hartstone Inn

Your Vacation Guide to
Camden, Maine
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BOUT CAMDEN, ME
Voted America’s Prettiest Town by Forbes, Camden, ME is the
quintessential small New England seaport. Known as the place where
the mountains meet the sea, this quaint coastal haven is charming for
more than just its looks. Camden’s working class roots are apparent
throughout its tree-lined streets, giving it a timeless, down-to-earth
quality that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
About Camden, ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Museums & Historical Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Outdoor Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hiking, Biking & Mountain Climbing . . . . . . . . . . 5
Snow Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Boating & Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Golfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wildlife Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hartstone Inn Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lunchtime Restaurants Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dinner Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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USEUMS &
H
ISTORICAL
S
Lighthouses
Farnsworth Art Museum
 http://www.camdenmainevacation.com/camden-
 http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/
lighthouses.php
Island Institute
Penebscot Marine Museum
 http://penobscotmarinemuseum.org/
Owls Head Transportation
 http://www.owlshead.org/
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ITES
 http://www.islandinstitute.org/
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UTDOOR
A
CTIVITIES
Flicker, Roman Boed
Flicker, Paul VanDerWerf
HIKING, BIKING & MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
Camden Hills State Park
Bradbury Mountain State Park
 http://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/maine/camden-
 http://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/maine/brad-
hills-state-park
bury-mountain-state-park
Acadia National Park
Popular Bike Rides around Camden
 http://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/maine/acadia-
 http://www.camdenmainevacation.com/camden-
national-park
biking.php
Bald Mountain Public Reserved Land
Maine Sport Outfitters
 http://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/maine/bald-
 http://www.mainesport.com/
mountain-public-reserved-land
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SNOW SPORTS
BOATING & FISHING
Camden Snow Bowl Mountain
Schooner Sailing
 http://www.camdensnowbowl.com/
 http://www.camdenmainesailing.com/
Hermon Mountain Ski Area
Gafia Sailing Charter
 http://www.skihermonmountain.com/
 http://www.gafia.com/
Nordic Skiing
Main Windjammer Cruises
 http://www.camdensnowbowl.com/nordic-skiing-
 http://www.mainewindjammercruises.com/
snowshoeing-backcountry-trails-pets-and-closeddays-use-policies
Lake Megunticook Paddle Trip
 http://www.paddletrips.net/megunticook.htm
Snowshoeing
 http://www.hvnc.org/
Maine Outdoors
 http://www.maineoutdoors.biz/
4-H Camp and Learning Cetners at Tanglewood
and Blueberry Cove
Rockport Heron
 http://umaine.edu/tanglewood/about/park-trails/
 http://www.sailheron.com
Schooner Surprise
 http://www.schoonersurprise.com/
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Flicker, Paula Tennyson
GOLFING
WILDLIFE TOURS
Samoset Resort on the Ocean
Birding
 http://www.samosetresort.com/book-tee-times/
 http://www.georgesriver.org/trails/
Goose River Golf Club
Hardy Boat Cruises
 http://www.gooserivergolf.com/
 http://www.hardyboat.com/puffin.htm
Rockland Golf Club
Project Puffin
 http://www.rocklandgolf.com/
 http://www.projectpuffin.audubon.org/
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W
INERIES
Cellardoor Winery
 http://www.mainewine.com
Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery
 http://www.savageoakes.com
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Flicker, Portland Magazine
Breakwater Vineyards
Sweetgrass Winery and Distillery
 http://www.breakwatervineyard.com/
 http://www.sweetgrasswinery.com/
Flicker, Geren W. Mortensen, Jr.
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NTERTAINMENT
North Atlantic Blues Festival
 http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/
Arts in Rockland
Flicker, Cassandra Oswald
 http://www.artsinrockland.org/
Maine Lobster Festiva
Camden Harbor Arts and Crafts Show
 http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/
 http://www.camdenmainevacation.com/camdenharbor-arts-show.php
Maine Antiques Festival
 http://www.maineantiquesfestival.com/
Maine Antiques Festival
 http://www.maineantiquesfestival.com/
National Toboggan Championships
 http://www.camdensnowbowl.com/25th-annual-
Maine Celtic Celebration
us-national-toboggan-championships
 http://www.mainecelticcelebration.com/
Camden Winterfest
 http://www.camdenwinterfest.com
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ALLERIES
Camden Falls Gallery
Dowling Walsh Gallery
 http://www.camdenfallsgallery.com/
 http://www.dowlingwalsh.com/
Bayview Gallery
Carver Hill Gallery
 http://www.bayviewgallery.com/
 http://www.carverhillgallery.com/
Ducktrap Bay Trading Co.
Harbor Square Gallery
 http://www.ducktrapbay.com/
 http://www.harborsquaregallery.com/
Camden Falls Gallery
Landing Gallery
 http://www.camdenfallsgallery.com/
 http://www.landingart.com/LANDINGART/
HOME.html
Small Wonder Gallery
 http://www.smallwondergallery.com/
Kelpie Gallery
 http://www.thekelpiegallery.com/
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HOPPING
Smiling Cow
Admiral’s Buttons
 https://www.smilingcow.com/
 http://www.knox.villagesoup.com/p/admiralsbuttons/705907
The Village Shop
 http://www.camdenvillageshop.com/
Star Bird
 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ReThe Cashmere Goat
view-g40550-d3341426-Reviews-Starbird-Cam-
 http://www.thecashmeregoatknit.com/
den_Maine.html
Joe Ellen Designs
The Leather Bench
 http://www.joellendesigns.com/
 https://www.facebook.com/
Leatherbench?rf=133798416671326
Glendarragh Lavender
 http://www.mainelavender.com/
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H
ARTSTONE
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NN
INING
Hartstone Inn is more than just a bed and breakfast, it’s a dining experience. Breakfasts are served for guests, while
dinners are open to the public. The menus change with the seasons and focus on fresh local ingredients assembled
to create unique variations of New England classics. Hartstone Inn is committed to the experience of food, and offers
many foodie classes and excursions to educate guests and locals.
Cooking School
 http://www.hartstoneinn.com/cooking-school/
Foodie Adventure
 http://www.hartstoneinn.com/dining/foodie-adventures/
Chef for a Day
 http://www.hartstoneinn.com/cooking-school/chef-for-the-day/
Dining at Hartstone Inn
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L
UNCHTIME
R
ESTAURANTS
Hartstone Inn / Lobster Picnic Pail or Gourmet
Back Pack Lunch
Camden Deli
 http://www.hartstoneinn.com/rooms-rates/in-
 http://www.camdendeli.com
room-extras/
Waterfront
Home Kitchen Cafe
 http://www.waterfrontcamden.com
 http://www.homekitchencafe.com
Boynton McKay
 http://www.boynton-mckay.com
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D
INNERTIME
R
ESTAURANTS
40 Paper
Cappy’s
 http://www.40paper.com/
 http://www.cappyschowder.com/
Francine
McLoons Lobster Shack
 http://www.francinebistro.com/
 http://www.mcloonslobster.com/
Shepherd’s Pie
Primo
 http://www.shepherdspierockport.com/
 http://www.primorestaurant.com/
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Hartstone Inn is known for its romantic and elegant guest rooms equipped with the most lavish amenities, ensuring
that guests feel truly pampered on their stay. If you’re looking to set the mood book one of the rooms with a Jacuzzi tub
and fireplace. The happy hour martinis and complimentary hors d’oeuvres are a great way to start the evening. Guest
rooms and suites are located in three historic properties steps from each other in downtown Camden, ME, with two
additional rental cottages available for large groups.
Hartstone Inn & Hideaway
This is the original property of the Hartstone Inn, which has
three additional buildings besides the main house, and offer
suites with more privacy. All of the 21 rooms and suites have
beautiful views, and are surrounded by the property gardens
and pretty patio areas.
 http://www.hartstoneinn.com/rooms-rates/hartstone-rooms-suites/
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Camden Cottage
This downtown cottage on the beautiful Harbor Park can
accommodate up to ten people in five bedrooms, and offers
all the amenities of a full vacation rental. With a wonderful
backyard including a BBQ, this house is a great place for a
family getaway.
 http://www.camdencottage.com/room/camden-cottage/
Harbor Watch Cottage
With panoramic views of Camden Harbor, this beautiful home
can accommodate eight people in its four bedrooms. The front
gardens have been featured in national magazines, while the
back gardens have a stream running through them. This great
vacation house is surrounded by decks where guests can
enjoy the views and country air.
 http://www.camdencottage.com/room/harbor-watchcottage/
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