My favorite things to do in Harpswell- Some are seasonal.
Food scene
(Not yet open for 2022 )Open from 8- 3 great spot to get a sandwich or a home made scone and coffee- with views all around you. Also you can rent kayaks or paddle boards next door.
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Salt Cod Cafe
1894 Harpswell Islands Rd(Not yet open for 2022 )Open from 8- 3 great spot to get a sandwich or a home made scone and coffee- with views all around you. Also you can rent kayaks or paddle boards next door.
Lunch or Dinner on the patio- go early as this place gets busy for dinner- get the lobster dip- plenty to share with 3-4 people easily. * Update- not sure what is going on here at Cooks- two meals we have had lately have been a "miss" -But I still swear by the lobster dip and cold drinks on the patio with views that are amazing! ** another update- **due to work staff issues and getting food supplies Cooks Lobster and Ale House has closed for a couple of weeks and will open Labor Day weekend to a much smaller menu. So Please check website or Facebook page on open times.
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Cook's Lobster & Ale House
68 Garrison Cove RoadLunch or Dinner on the patio- go early as this place gets busy for dinner- get the lobster dip- plenty to share with 3-4 people easily. * Update- not sure what is going on here at Cooks- two meals we have had lately have been a "miss" -But I still swear by the lobster dip and cold drinks on the patio with views that are amazing! ** another update- **due to work staff issues and getting food supplies Cooks Lobster and Ale House has closed for a couple of weeks and will open Labor Day weekend to a much smaller menu. So Please check website or Facebook page on open times.
Great place from Sunday-Brunch on the patio or inside- check their Facebook page for specials-
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School House 1913
506 Harpswell Neck RdGreat place from Sunday-Brunch on the patio or inside- check their Facebook page for specials-
Great spot where you can see on a clear day all the way to Portland. Come get the best fish chowder I have found- the best part it the chowder comes with a homemade hot blueberry muffin.
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Dolphin Marina & Restaurant
515 Basin Point RdGreat spot where you can see on a clear day all the way to Portland. Come get the best fish chowder I have found- the best part it the chowder comes with a homemade hot blueberry muffin.
Don't let this tiny seafood shack fool you- bring your own cooler with your favorite beverage and (cash only) to purchase some of the best seafood. You can also pick out your lobster in the pound and they will steam it for you- Picnic tables are available or bring a blanket to lay down on the lawn to enjoy your meal. The views to Potts Point and Bailey Island or the many islands off the coast of Casco Bay.
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Erica's Seafood
505 Basin Point RdDon't let this tiny seafood shack fool you- bring your own cooler with your favorite beverage and (cash only) to purchase some of the best seafood. You can also pick out your lobster in the pound and they will steam it for you- Picnic tables are available or bring a blanket to lay down on the lawn to enjoy your meal. The views to Potts Point and Bailey Island or the many islands off the coast of Casco Bay.
Local Fish market or you can get a sandwich or lobsters cooked for you- don't forget your butter. Just a few feet in Brunswick on your way to Orrs - Bailey Island.
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Gurnet Trading Co.
602 Gurnet RdLocal Fish market or you can get a sandwich or lobsters cooked for you- don't forget your butter. Just a few feet in Brunswick on your way to Orrs - Bailey Island.
Great place to get an homemade donut- but go early many businesses buy dozens and they sell out fast.
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Frosty's Donuts
45 Main StGreat place to get an homemade donut- but go early many businesses buy dozens and they sell out fast.
Great IceCream at an awesome price. Then take a walk down to a public beach.
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Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor
1410 Harpswell Neck RdGreat IceCream at an awesome price. Then take a walk down to a public beach.
Just a few minutes towards Bailey Island- a candy store, and Ice Cream store.
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Island Candy Company
1795 Harpswell Islands RdJust a few minutes towards Bailey Island- a candy store, and Ice Cream store.
A true Maine restaurant where food is great and not fussy. No need to dress up here, unless you want to.
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Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant
75 Blacks Landing RdA true Maine restaurant where food is great and not fussy. No need to dress up here, unless you want to.
Just went apple picking here last weekend - small orchard, great coffee and bakery. Grab a pumpkin. Wagons available to use to put apples in.
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Rocky Ridge Orchard
38 Rocky Ridge LnJust went apple picking here last weekend - small orchard, great coffee and bakery. Grab a pumpkin. Wagons available to use to put apples in.
Sundrenched
1945 Harpswell Island RoadGreat Spot to watch the boats coming and going In Safe Harbor Marina which is next door. Grab a coffee or breakfast sandwich or a pastry that are to die for- Or have lunch made and take it on a hike.
Iris Eats Maine
Great Spot to watch the boats coming and going In Safe Harbor Marina which is next door. Grab a coffee or breakfast sandwich or a pastry that are to die for- Or have lunch made and take it on a hike.
Sightseeing
Its coastal charm- where you can grab something to eat or just come down to enjoy the views.
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Cundys Harbor
Its coastal charm- where you can grab something to eat or just come down to enjoy the views.
Great little souvenir shop at the very end of Bailey Island. Don't forget to go down and check out the beach area and look out to Casco bay for miles.
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Land's End Gift Shop
2391 Harpswell Islands RdGreat little souvenir shop at the very end of Bailey Island. Don't forget to go down and check out the beach area and look out to Casco bay for miles.
After you have your morning coffee at salt cod's- walk across this historic bridge walking path where you will have a great view of the Harbor and see the working of the lobsterman/ women.
Bailey Island Bridge
Bailey Island BridgeAfter you have your morning coffee at salt cod's- walk across this historic bridge walking path where you will have a great view of the Harbor and see the working of the lobsterman/ women.
Take a sunset tour out of Cooks Lobster in Bailey Island
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Bailey Island General Store
2124 Harpswell Islands RdTake a sunset tour out of Cooks Lobster in Bailey Island
Brunswick has great shopping, dining, and Maine State Music Theater. Brunswick is an easy walking town.
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Brunswick
Brunswick has great shopping, dining, and Maine State Music Theater. Brunswick is an easy walking town.
Great family beach- about 45 minute drive. Has changing rooms and shower to rinse off toys and feet.
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Reid State Park
375 Seguinland RoadGreat family beach- about 45 minute drive. Has changing rooms and shower to rinse off toys and feet.
Great beach for finding sand dollars when tide is going out- Remember sand dollars are " gray" not white- they turn white when they dry out.
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Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdGreat beach for finding sand dollars when tide is going out- Remember sand dollars are " gray" not white- they turn white when they dry out.
City/town information
Harpswell on the map looks like a letter H - you have one side that is Harpswell Neck ( also know at Rt 123 ) where you will find many easy hiking trails. Parking is limited so go early. You will most likely find the ocean at the end of the walk. Most are easy to medium. Then you will cross ( mountain rd ) to Harpswell Islands Rd- where you will Great Island, Orrs Island and Bailey Island. No ferry needed you can access these by bridges. But don't forget Cundys Harbor-a great fishing village with great views.
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Harpswell
Harpswell on the map looks like a letter H - you have one side that is Harpswell Neck ( also know at Rt 123 ) where you will find many easy hiking trails. Parking is limited so go early. You will most likely find the ocean at the end of the walk. Most are easy to medium. Then you will cross ( mountain rd ) to Harpswell Islands Rd- where you will Great Island, Orrs Island and Bailey Island. No ferry needed you can access these by bridges. But don't forget Cundys Harbor-a great fishing village with great views.
I will grab a photo next time I go into town- located only a 30 minute drive north- you will come to Bath, Maine. Home to BIW Bath Iron Works, and a great little town to shop w/ local vendors and shops- no big Walmart here.
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Bath
I will grab a photo next time I go into town- located only a 30 minute drive north- you will come to Bath, Maine. Home to BIW Bath Iron Works, and a great little town to shop w/ local vendors and shops- no big Walmart here.
Many come for the great outlet shopping- located just 25 minutes south from cooks corner. You will find LL Bean and many other great shops. Free parking in the parking garage. If your looking to have lunch, you can find that here as well.
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Freeport
Many come for the great outlet shopping- located just 25 minutes south from cooks corner. You will find LL Bean and many other great shops. Free parking in the parking garage. If your looking to have lunch, you can find that here as well.
Movies
Not sure you want any more sun- or want to watch a move in a comfy large chair and order food right from your table- Check what's playing on line and head over to Topsham- about 25 Minutes away.
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Smitty's Cinema Topsham
65 Topsham Fair Mall RdNot sure you want any more sun- or want to watch a move in a comfy large chair and order food right from your table- Check what's playing on line and head over to Topsham- about 25 Minutes away.
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The many hiking trails - most end up with a view
Great hiking trials - where you Maybe see an eagle or perhaps a deer. But most trails will take you to a quiet area of the Ocean or cove. Bring your lunch- but please carry out your trash- please keep our trails clean.