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FREEPORT
Although famous for its
world-class shopping,
Freeport is alsoapicture-
perfect destination for
outdoor adventure. Get
a taste of everything
fromfly-fishing to snow-
shoeing at L.L.Bean
OutdoorDiscovery
Schools (neither
advance registration
nor equipment needed!)
or head toWolfe’s Neck
Woods State Park for
woodland hiking trails
along Casco Bay. Dine
in style and stay at a
variety of inns to land
evenmore bargains
the next day.
POWNAL
Just inland from
Freeport with its many
attractions is the small
rural town of Pownal,
whose town center,
Mallett Hall, is listed
on the National
Historic Register.
Pownal is home to
glacier sculpted
BradburyMountain
State Park where
families, horseback
riders, mountain
bikers, snowmobilers,
and snowshoers enjoy
exploring trails, taking
in the vista from the
summit, or picnicking
under lush foliage.
NO. YARMOUTH
A beautiful rural
town with spacious
open lands and
historical character,
distinguished by its
Christmas tree farms,
orchards, green-
houses, and organic
farms. Alpacas, sheep,
cows, and horses all
call North Yarmouth
farms home, and
residents say life
travels at an enjoyably
slow pace here.
Summertime concerts
on the Village Green
and Fun Day
each fall bring
townsfolk together.
YARMOUTH
A traditional New
Englandmain street
with a beautiful
parkway along the
picturesque Royal
River, a sheltered
harbor, and a
commercial base
on Rt 1—Yarmouth
epitomizes the best
in Maine commu-
nities. In mid-July,
the annual Clam
Festival is a fam-
ily-friendly event
featuring carnival
rides as well as of
local food, music,
and crafts, and
amusement rides.
GORHAM
Home to the
University of
Southern Maine,
this college town
welcomes visitors
to enjoy their art
gallery, attend
live musical
and theatre
shows, cheer on
NCAA Division
III teams, or just
stroll around
campus. South
Street Historic
District boasts a
wide collection of
restaurants,
shops, and
historic homes.
CUMBERLAND
Known for top-tier
recreation facilities,
including the Val
Halla Golf and
RecreationCenter,
in addition to
miles of trails. The
Cumberland Fair
features agricultural
competitions as
well as horticultural
exhibits, harness
racing, and plenty
of food the last week
in September. A
charming one-room
schoolhouse dating
from 1853 serves as
a meeting place
andmuseum.
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