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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 envi-

ronment, 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

(5 1/2 hrs. by The Cat 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

(30 min. 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 min. 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.

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