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EXCURSIONS
North of Portland
AUGUSTA
(1 hr on the ME Turnpike)
The state capitol, Augusta, is home to the Maine
State Museum, featuring a collection of exhibits
depicting the state’s natural environment, social
history, and manufacturing heritage.
BATH
(40 min. on Rts. 95 & 1)
Site of two state beaches, Popham and Reid, and
home to the shipbuilding company, Bath Iron
Works, Bath is an historic town nestled on the
banks of the Kennebec River.
BRUNSWICK
(30 min. on Rts. 95 & 1)
Now you can ride the train to Brunswick, the
gateway to the state’s mid-coast region. Home
to Bowdoin College which boasts an impressive
art museum as well as the Peary-MacMillan
Arctic Museum.
YARMOUTH & NOVA SCOTIA
(10 hrs. by Nova Star ferry to Yarmouth or
8 hrs. by car to Nova Scotia entry) Travel 200
miles across the Atlantic and the Gulf of Maine
to a charming, working, fishing port. From here
you can explore the region’s Celtic and Acadian
cultures, beaches and mountains.
South of Portland
KENNEBUNKPORT
(1/2 hr. on Rts. 95 & 1)
Classic Maine village with Victorian-style
mansions built by sea captains and merchants,
Kennebunkport is home to the Seashore Trolley
and Brick Store Museums. The town sparkles for
two weeks in December during Christmas Prelude.
KITTERY
(1 hr. on Rts. 95 & 1)
The “Gateway to Maine,” Kittery has become
renowned for the excellent values to be had at
its many factory outlet shops.
OGUNQUIT
(45 minutes on Rts. 95 & 1)
This picturesque village boarded by an active
beach and quaint cove is popular as an
artists’ retreat.
YORK BEACH
(1 hr. on Rt. 95)
A long stretch of sandy beach surrounded by
dunes and marshes. Investigate the many
historic sites in nearby York Village.
West of Portland
BETHEL
(
1
1/2 hrs. on the ME Turnpike & Rt. 26)
A picturesque New England haven for
outdoor lovers in all seasons.
THE FORKS
(3 hrs. on Rts. 95 & 201)
One of eastern North America’s foremost
whitewater rafting areas. Site of Moxie Falls,
one of Maine’s highest waterfalls.
GREY/OXFORD/POLAND
(30 - 50 min. on Rts. 95 & 26)
Try your luck at Oxford Casino and get a safe,
close-up look at over 30 species of wildlife at
Maine Wildlife Park, both set in this region of
rolling hills and lakes.
