2013 Visitor's Guide

CONTENTS

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FEATURES 11 WEEKEND MAGIC From lakes to ocean in one easy getaway 12 OH SO QUIRKY Discover Portland’s fun and silly side 21 HAPPENIN’ ARTS SCENE The cultural capital of Northern New England 23 PADDLING PLEASURES Explore Casco Bay by kayak or paddleboard 27 MAINE SUMMER CAMPS See how summers and camp belong in Maine 32 YUM ME! Maine’s food scene rivals its fantastic scenery 43 CAR-FREE GETAWAYS Skip driving and still get around VACAT ION PLANNING 04 Area Introduction 09 Visitor Facts 15 Activities & Attractions 29 Events

35 Transportation 37 Regional Maps 41 State Map 45 Dining 51 Shopping 59 Services & Relocation 63 Accommodations 75 Exploring 76 Index of Businesses

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ON THE COVER John Bald’s evocative photo of Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth epitomizes the spirit of Greater Portland’s Casco Bay Region: Authentic - By Nature .

PRESIDENT: Barbara Whitten DESIGN: Erin Flett / bCreative PRODUCTION: bCreative

EDITOR: Amy Tolk MEMBERSHIP: Vanessa Pike ADVERTISING: Caleb Mason

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