Apex Luxury Rentals:

The leading luxury property rental company in southern Maine, Apex offers both furnished and unfurnished rentals ranging from one week to a year or more. 

34 Fogg Point Road: This cottage-style, five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is an ideal property for a family reunion, celebration, or getaway. Sprawling over 16 acres in Freeport and with 180-degree water views and a large dock, 34 Fogg Point Rd is perfect for entertaining groups of any size.

Sea Salt: Located in Falmouth, Sea Salt is a wonderful mix of coastal charm and contemporary details. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this property functions beautifully as a beach getaway. 

Edgewater: Built just feet from the water on the coveted Falmouth Foreside, Edgewater is a gorgeous oceanside home, complete with a set of private stairs to the beach. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and multiple windows with 180 degree views of Casco Bay, Edgewater is perfect for an intimate summer escape to the coast.

Ocean House Peaks Island:

Just a 15 minute ferry ride from Portland, Ocean House provides the top rental properties on Peaks Island. 

The Cottage: The house that started it all, The Cottage is Ocean House’s prime rental location on Peaks Island. After purchasing it in 2016, the Ocean House team has put numerous hours into renovating this little home into a dream island escape. Recently winterized, this listing can now be rented year-round!

Partners Realty:

Located in Portland, Partners Realty prides itself on being an authority on real estate southern Maine, the Casco Bay Islands, up the coast, and inland to the Sebago Lake region.

Farmhouse Landing: Maine’s premier island vacation retreat, Farmhouse Landing is a spectacular property on the southern point of Great Diamond Island. Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Portland, this island getaway features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a wraparound porch, and an expansive yard.

Cross and Company:

Specializing in real estate investment, development, management, and brokerage, Cross and Company defines itself as a service-focused, family-owned company.

High Tide: Set on a hillside overlooking the Fox Island thoroughfare, High Tide is a seaside escape on Vinalhaven with spectacular views of the Camden Hills. Complete with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a tennis court, game room, and a private dock and beach, this is the ideal location to entertain friends and family alike.

SummerMaine Properties:

For over 20 years, SummerMaine has been the go-to source for exceptional four-season vacation rentals in midcoast Maine. From quintessential cottages to spectacular retreats, SummerMaine offers ideal rental properties for Maine vacations. 

Chimerique: Set at the water’s edge overlooking outer Tenant’s Harbor, Chimerique has the feel of a well-preserved summer home loved for generations. This oceanside property is suited for group gatherings, with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, and the wrap-around porch and private beach provide endless opportunities for relaxing by the water.

Clark Point: Clark Point is an oceanfront property with incredible views, situated on 3 private acres on the Clark Island section of the St. George peninsula. Designed in an open concept to take advantage of the scenery, the property has spacious interiors, large windows, and a generous wraparound deck for entertaining. 

Pumpkin Pt: Located on Rackliff Island (part of the Tenants Harbor and Saint George Peninsula), Pumpkin Pt can only be accessed by driving over a breathtaking causeway. Set on a small point of the island, the property boasts a large lawn leading to a private wharf and beach. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, Pumpkin Pt is a great summer getaway for a large family or group of friends. 

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Award-winning chef Cara Stadler puts Asian comfort food front and center at this popular spot in the West End. Inside, the well-made dumplings (pictured) range from classic fillings such as pork and scallion to kung pao chicken and peanut, shrimp and bacon, and bulgogi beef.

Blyth + Burrows | Portland

Named for two Portland sea captains, this maritime-themed bar has a vintage vibe and an inventive menu of cocktails and small plates. Trust the bartenders to make that odd-sounding drink delicious and the kitchen to turn out flavorful bites, such as the lemongrass and chicken dumplings.

Empire Chinese Kitchen | Portland

Empire has raised the bar for Chinese food in Portland, with a menu of traditional and inventive dishes. Shanghai soup dumplings are a specialty, as are the chive shiitake dumplings with garlic, celery, and corn.  

Long Grain | Camden

You can’t go wrong with anything on chef Ravin “Bas” Nakjaroen’s menu of Asian street food, much of it made with local ingredients. Local pork stars in his traditional steamed pork dumplings and also his spicy night-market noodle soup.

Pai Men Miyake | Portland

On a cold winter’s night, there may be no better place to warm up than over a bowl of steaming ramen at the more casual of chef Masa Miyake’s two Portland restaurants. The menu also includes noteworthy snacks, such as pan-seared pork and cabbage dumplings, and chicken dumplings steamed in shoyu broth.

Suzuki Sushi Bar | Rockland

James Beard Award–nominated chef Keiko Suzuki Steinberger serves some of the most beautifully presented traditional Japanese dishes in Maine. Her gyoza—pork dumplings—are made with local pork and steamed to order.

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After tourist season, our national park becomes a playground for snow lovers. Beyond the 45 miles of groomed carriage roads with a variety of trail options, visitors have a chance to explore parts of Acadia that would be otherwise inaccessible: frozen lakes and ponds allow snowshoers, skiers, and snowmobilers to move off-trail.

Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park | Freeport
Trail difficulty: Easy to Moderate

A short drive from Freeport town center, Wolfe’s Neck is home to a variety of trails that are perfect for snowshoeing. Some trails feature views of the ocean, nearby islands, and a protected osprey nest. If it’s a windy day, opt for the more wooded trails to block the wintery ocean breeze.

Bradbury Mountain State Park | Pownal
Trail difficulty: Easy to Moderate

The state park’s one-mile Northern Loop Trail is the most popular trail for snowshoeing. It runs along an old feldspar quarry and, farther up, a stone cattle pound used in the 1800s for corralling farm animals. The trail has a wide, gradual ascent to the mountain’s summit, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. A snowshoe race series is held at the park from January to March.

Sugarloaf Outdoor Center | Carrabassett Valley
Trail difficulty: Easy to Advanced

Snowshoers and cross-country skiers can explore more than 55 miles of maintained and well-marked snowshoe trails through forests and along streams at one of Maine’s most popular ski resorts. Hire a guide for a “Snowshoe Safari,” or get a snowshoe season pass for just $59. Snowshoe rentals are available at the Outdoor Center, and there’s a cafe on-site where hungry travelers can warm up and rest.

Great Pond Mountain Wildlands | Orland
Trail difficulty: Easy to Advanced

Of the four trailheads, the Dead River Trail is best for a scenic snowshoe trek. The 2.5-mile trail travels alongside the Dead River and is relatively easy. Surrounding mountains offer more challenging trips with higher destination points and sweeping views at summit. The Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust often hosts wintertime events such as snowshoe races and full moon hikes.

Camden Hills State Park | Camden
Trail difficulty: Easy to Moderate

This state park is open year-round and boasts a multitude of trails for snowy exploration, most of them at a moderate level of difficulty. The Mount Battie road is sometimes closed in the winter months, depending on staffing and weather conditions, but the entrance lot and other access points are plowed. Call the park ahead of time after significant winter storms.

Little Moose Mountain | Greenville
Trail difficulty: Easy to Advanced

There are several viewpoints along the trails that overlook Moosehead Lake and Big Moose Mountain. The eastern-most trailhead is in the parking lot of Moose Mountain Inn. The trail starts out relatively easy, but the grade becomes increasingly steep. It’s important to pick a turn-around time and stick to it, because the interconnected trail system can seem endless.

New England Outdoor Center | Millinocket
Trail difficulty: Easy to Advanced

The terrain at the New England Outdoor Center is wide open and offers hours of exploring via showshoe. It’s best for beginners to follow the blue-marked trail for a quarter-mile hike that turns around just before Black Cat Road. For a challenging two-hour hike, continue on the same path but cross Black Cat Road to follow the trail blazes up and around Black Cat Mountain.

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Chef Mel Chaiken’s menu focuses on American comfort food combined with global influences and locally sourced ingredients, including produce from the restaurant’s own Fiddlehead Farm. The first dish listed is the cheese plate, a choice of one, two, or three cheeses from a rotating selection, accompanied by saucisson rouge, ginger compote, seasonal fruit, and toasted bread.

The Frog + Turtle | Westbrook

Westbrook’s restaurant scene may be up-and-coming now, but it wasn’t that way when chef and co-owner James Tranchemontagne opened his gastro pub in 2007. He has since added a second-floor lounge and deck offering a view of the Presumpscot River—a good spot to indulge in the pub menu’s cheese plate: three cheeses with toast points and accompaniments.

In Good Company | Rockland

Housed in an Italianate former bank building, Rockland native Melody Wolfertz’s romantic restaurant is a mainstay in this midcoast city. Like much of the menu, Wolfertz and chef Zeph Belanger’s cheese selection changes regularly, and is offered with or without charcuterie.

The Grill Room + Bar | Portland

Restaurateur Harding Lee Smith’s dark and clubby “urban steakhouse” in the heart of the Old Port is known for its wood-fired meat, fish, and pizzas, prepared in full view of the dining room. Topping the appetizer list is the cheese board: four selections served with quince paste and honeycomb.

MJ’s Wine Bar | Portland

On the first floor of One City Center, sommelier Mark Ohlson’s wine bar (named for his mom, Mary Jane) offers wine, beer, cider, and snacks in a relaxed, convivial environment. Cheese plates are the back-bone of the menu, and each cheese is served with its own accompaniments.

Northern Union | Ogunquit

Matt and Lauren Wickert’s popular wine-centric restaurant is intimate and elegant, with a dramatic, glass-enclosed wine wall that puts the entire inventory on display; 29 of the selections are available by the glass. The cheese menu has included local offerings from Lakin’s Gorges Cheese, Winter Hill Farm, and Silvery Moon Creamery.

The North Point | Portland

The menu at the North Point, owned by Dan and Kelly Talmatch, is focused on small plates and snacks to nibble with wine or an expertly mixed signature cocktail. It includes a large selection of cheeses, mostly imported, generously plated with seasonal fruit, fig jam, soft-boiled egg, pickled onions, cornichons, Dijon mustard, and toasted bread.

Sur Lie | Portland

Five-year-old Sur Lie has become a local favorite for its tapas-style menu and the warm welcome of owners Krista Cole and Antonio Alviar. Cheeses on the current menu are from Maine—Barred Owl Creamery blue, Balfour Farm cider-washed gouda, and Spring Day Creamery’s Rendez-vous—and are served singly or with a selection of charcuterie.

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Cranberry Peak Trail | Wyman

A moderate trek, the Cranberry Peak Trail is 5.8-mile round trip and boasts views of Stratton and Flagstaff Lake on the way up. The varied trail is intersected by a small secondary trail that leads to a large overhang known as the Cave. Take in views of the Bigelows, the Crockers, and Sugarloaf at the summit. Continue past the peak to connect with the Appalachian Trail for a more involved trip.

Shore Trail | Carrying Place Town TWP

This lesser-known trail is a 1.8-mile hike or snowshoe along the shores of Flagstaff Lake. The trailhead is on Long Falls Dam Road and continues along the east end of the lake, which is relatively under developed and tends to have minimal water traffic. There are a handful of side trails along the way, including one that leads to an overlook and another, dubbed the Beaver Trail, that leads through the woods to a large pond occupied by beavers that have constructed a lodge along with several dams.

West Kennebago Mountain Trail | Kennebago

There are two approaches for the West Kennebago Mountain Trail: The east approach is a moderate, 3.4-mile back trail located near Eustis and known for its wildlife. The west approach is a 2.2-mile moderate hike with notable views of the forest and is located near Oquossoc. The west trail is best from April through September and is primarily used for bird-watching, hiking, and nature trips. Dogs are allowed on both trails but must be leashed.

Cascade Stream Gorge Trail | Sandy River Plantation

This easy, 1-mile loop features views of the stream and waterfalls along its trail, which follows the gorge’s bedrock. In warmer months, the area is abundant with wildflowers and unique plants, so bring a wildflower guide—along with non-slip shoes—for a more interactive experience. Picnic tables are available, and leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. 

Bald Mountain Trail | Rangeley

The Bald Mountain Trail is a moderate 2.3-mile hike through mature forest. The granite summit is outfitted with an observation tower and a picnic table for hikers to rest and take in panoramic views of Saddleback Mountain, Elephant Mountain, Height of Land, and Mount Washington, along with Rangeley and Mooselookmeguntic Lakes. Bald Mountain Trail is part of the Maine Birding Trail and is most popular in the fall, when the leaves are changing and local wild-life frequents the area more often. 

Burnt Hill Trail | Carrabassett Valley 

The 5.6 miles in the Burnt Hill Trail, also known as the Burnt Mountain Trail, are ideal for those seeking a more challenging day hike. The trek leads through a forest in the beginning, then gains a steeper grade before the trees begin to dissipate and hikers move into an alpine landscape filled with rocky boulders. The summit is marked by a large cairn and unparalleled, unobstructed views of surrounding Spaulding, Sugarloaf, Crocker, and Bigelow Mountains.

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Nurture Through Nature | Denmark
Nestled into 33 acres of forested mountains, Nurture Through Nature is a solar-powered, off-grid retreat in western Maine with a traditional Finnish wood-fired sauna. Sauna sessions can be booked on Fridays year-round, on Sundays in April through September, and on Saturdays in October through March. Be sure to book in advance as it can take up to two-and-a-half hours for the sauna to reach therapeutic temperatures.

Destination Health MDI | Bar Harbor
Bring a friend, or not, to Mount Desert Island’s only infrared sauna. Choose from six different settings that tout a variety of health benefits, such as skin purification, acute and chronic pain relief, improved circulation, and detoxification. The state-of-the-art infrared sauna is similar to a sunny day and radiates heat more in tune with body temperature.

Little Red Sauna | Portland
Maine’s first mobile sauna launched in September and brings the fire right to your door. The traditional Finnish wood-fired sauna seats up to six people, and the stove is stoked from the outside to allow for more natural space and privacy. The traveling sauna can be rented for bachelorette parties, anniversaries, corporate events, festivals, and more. Add-on services include massages, facials, and sauna products.

Camden Whole Health | Camden
Choose between a traditional sauna or an infrared sauna at Camden Whole Health. The traditional sauna is heated to a much higher temperature than the infrared sauna, but the infrared sauna uses panels and heats the skin rather than the air, allowing for more sweating and greater promotion of detoxification pathways in the body.

Heaven and Earth Massage and Day Spa | Windham
Heaven and Earth also offers a full-spectrum infrared sauna with customizable settings. Each sauna session ranges in length from 30 to 45 minutes and are $25 per wellness treatment. As a bonus, a massage or facial at the day spa can be added for an additional $15.

Riverview Sauna, Spa, and Massage | Bowdoinham
Escape to the woods of Bowdoinham to find a Finnish-style sauna room at Riverview Sauna, Spa, and Massage. The room is lined with red cedar benches that comfortably seats five. Pour a small amount of water over hot rocks to create steam in the room; cool down with a nearby shower to maximize your stay in the steam.

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This glacial pond is one of the most popular stops for hikers of Mount Katahdin. A 3.3-mile hike from the Roaring Brook campground and parking area, Chimney Pond provides spectacular views of Katahdin’s sheer cliffs. The 2,000-foot-tall granite walls frame the pond on three sides, making for a view that encapsulates both the stature and beauty of Maine’s highest mountain.

Mount Battie | Camden Hills State Park

The summit of Mount Battie, reachable by car or a moderately difficult 1.1-mile trail, offers panoramic views of downtown Camden and Penobscot Bay. Once at the peak,which features a stone tower, hikers and photographers can view Camden’s surrounding lakes and wooded hillsides. During foliage season, the vista looks like a red, yellow, and orange sea.

Old Speck Mountain | Grafton Notch State Park

Part of the Mahoosuc Range, this 4,000-foot peak is one of Maine’s highest and features stunning vistas of the surrounding area from multiple points along the trails. Old Speck Trail is a challenging 7.6-mile round trip that crosses over rivers and streams to the summit of Old Speck. The shorter Eyebrow Loop Trail is a 2.2-mile loop that provides rewarding vistas of Grafton Notch.

West Quoddy Head Light | Quoddy Head State Park

Known for its candy-cane striping, West Quoddy Head Light in Lubec is the easternmost lighthouse in the United States. During the summer months the lighthouse is open for tours, and you can climb up a circular iron staircase to reach the top. What was once the lightkeeper’s house is now a visitor center with information about the history of the lighthouse.

Fox Island | Popham Beach State Park

At low tide, a sandbar connects this rocky island to Popham Beach. Visitors can walk across the sand and climb up smooth boulders to view surrounding islands, including Seguin, which has a historic, active lighthouse. The peak of Fox Island also provides sweeping views of the state park and Morse Mountain.

Mount Blue | Mount Blue State Park

Rising above the rest of the state park and Webb Lake to the west, the 3,187-foot-tall Mount Blue overlooks the Weld region. At the summit, reached by a 1.4-mile trail, is an old fire tower that offers views of Tumbledown Mountain and Little Jackson and Big Jackson Mountains. A popular destination during the summer months, it is also open for winter hikes.

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Woodford’s spicy Bloody Mary or Bloody Caesar (made with clam juice instead of vegetable juice) starts with horseradish-infused vodka. It is topped with celery and house-made pickles and finished with a paprika and celery-salt rim.

Dysart’s Flatbed Pub | Bangor

The winner of last year’s Bangor’s Best Bloody Mary competition, this drink is made with house-infused bacon vodka and garnished with thick-cut bacon, olives, celery, lemon, lime, and a bacon-salt rim. Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon the pub opens a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, where guests choose from over 20 garnishes including bacon, shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, and blue cheese–stuffed olives.

Hot Suppa | Portland

Hot Suppa’s signature Cajun Bloody Mary is made with an extra-spicy house mix and garnished with pickled okra and dilly beans. For those who prefer less heat, there is a reduced-spice option.

Buck’s Naked BBQ | Freeport + Windham

The Bloody Buck at Buck’s Naked BBQ is more than your typical brunch cocktail. Garnished with olives, vegetables, and a slow-smoked baby-back rib, this specialty beverage is both a drink and a meal.

Royal River Grill House | Yarmouth

At the Royal River Grill House a generous pour of vodka is added to a secret Bloody Mary mix and served in a glass made out of a Grey Goose bottle. The Royal Mary is garnished with lemon-poached shrimp, celery, lemon, lime, and olives.

The Highroller Lobster Company | Portland

The Highroller Lobster Company puts a Maine twist on a brunch classic. Their traditional Bloody Mary is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and garnished with lemon, lime, and a choice of lobster tail, bacon, or a shucked oyster.

Hurricane Restaurant | Kennebunkport

There are three types of Bloody Marys at Hurricane: the traditional made with vegetable juice, the Caesar mixed with clam juice, and one with Absolut Peppar vodka. Each is garnished with celery, lime, and a seasoned rim, with the option to add shrimp or a lobster tail.

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Hammond Ridge Trail System | Millinocket Eight miles outside of Millinocket is a new trail system built specifically for mountain bikers that wraps across Hammond Ridge. With assistance from the New England Outdoor Center and the Sewall Foundation, Katahdin Area Trails has completed a 5-mile beginner loop and plans to eventually build 45 miles of routes ranging from rocky, difficult rides with jumps to smooth downhill descents.

Carrabassett Valley Trail System | Carrabassett Valley There are about 40 miles of single-track trails and 80 miles of double-track wide-corridor trails built for mountain biking. The Carrabassett Valley Trails Committee plans to double the miles of trails by the end of 2022. For those who enjoy biking in groups or are looking to meet fellow riders, the Carrabassett Valley Region chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association holds organized group rides and tours to explore the region’s backcountry.

Nordic Heritage Center | Presque Isle This year-round outdoor recreation facility has over 20 miles of mountain biking trails that run along the town border between Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield. The routes range from wide to narrow single-track trails with log skinnies, exposed bedrock outcrops, and natural drops. Bikers must pay an $8 fee to ride the trails unless they are members of the Nordic Heritage Center.

Rick Swan Trails | Old Town Every trail along the Rick Swan trail system was designed and built by mountain bikers. Within the 850 acres of forest that borders Perch Pond are 8 miles of single-track and technical trails that were designed to provide drier riding conditions during the wet seasons. The single-track trails are open to the public and range from a half-mile to two miles in length.

Bradbury Mountain State Park | Pownal Bradbury Mountain State Park has 18 mountain biking trails and is the only state park in Maine with shared trails for equestrians, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, and hikers. The western side has technically challenging routes such as the Boundary Trail, and the eastern side has moderate and flat loops such as the Knight Woods Trail. At the 485-foot summit, bikers can see panoramic views of Pownal, and on a clear day they can spot Casco Bay.

Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region | York Mountain bikers know of Mount Agamenticus because of its 8-mile loop that passes wetlands, a large pond, and stone walls. The system consists of mostly flat terrain with a slow elevation climb and short descents. At the summit is a fire tower that bikers can climb to look out at the 30,000 acres of conservation land.

Back Country Excursions | Parsonsfield Back Country Excursions, founded in 1991, is one of the oldest mountain biking centers in New England. It is located on a private preserve in the foothills of the White Mountains and consists of over 30 miles of single-track trails built for all skill levels. Email or call ahead for trail access. For bikers looking to learn about the area, there are guided group rides, and experienced users can purchase a season pass.

Titcomb Mountain | Farmington Known for its Nordic and alpine ski trails, Titcomb Mountain is also open to mountain bikers looking to ride along the fast-flowing trails to the peak of the mountain. During the winter months, fat-tire bikers must pay $5 and ride only where the snow is compacted. The mountain also hosts an annual fat-tire race. During the rest of the year, trails are open to mountain bikers for free.

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For the past seven years, Portland Fire Engine Company has held history and sightseeing tours from inside a vintage red fire engine. The tours are led by local guides and run for 50 minutes. The truck holds up to 13 people, allowing for an intimate ride past Portland’s lighthouses, historical buildings, and cobblestone streets. During the tour, a guide displays old photographs of Portland’s landmarks from the Maine Historical Society.

Washburn-Norlands Living History Center | Livermore

Maine’s oldest living history museum was once home to the Washburns, a prominent political family of the nineteenth century. Located on 445 acres of working farmland, the estate encompasses a Victorian-style mansion, a farmer’s cottage, a meetinghouse, and a one-room schoolhouse. Interpreters who work at the living museum dress in nineteenth-century clothing and encourage visitors to join them as they act out a typical farm day from the early 1800s.

Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site | New Harbor

Located on the shores of the Pemaquid River, the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site includes Fort William Henry, a replica of a 1692 fort of the same name built in 1907 for Colonial Pemaquid’s 300^th anniversary. Visitors can explore the stone fort and climb to the top of its 29-foot bastion, which overlooks a burial ground from the early 1700s, a small village, and a memorial to the Angel Gabriel, a 240-ton ship that brought settlers to New England from England and was wrecked by a storm in 1635.

Olson House | Cushing

Off a dirt road in Cushing sits a nondescript colonial farmhouse that is the setting of several of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings, including his most famous, Christina’s World. The eighteenth-century home once belonged to Christina and Alvaro Olson and is now owned by the Farnsworth Museum and open to the public during the summer months for guided tours. While little furniture remains inside the home, visitors can walk through the weathered building and imagine what it was like when Wyeth was painting there many years ago.

Woodlawn Museum, Gardens + Park | Ellsworth

This Greek Revival home sits on a 180-acre estate built in 1824 by Colonel John Black. Inside the main brick house, also known as the Black House, are original furnishings and possessions, including portraits of three generations of the Black family, sleighs, china, and books. Visitors can tour the house, enjoy afternoon tea in the gardens, play croquet, or walk along the Woodlawn trails, which were first used to exercise the Black family’s horses.

Castle Tucker | Wiscasset

High on a hill in Wiscasset sits Castle Tucker, a Victorian-style a successful sea captain, is now a museum offering a look into Maine life during the turn of the twentieth century. Visitors can walk through the downstairs parlor to view an original rococo-revival furniture set, find an original Empire Crawford stove in the kitchen, and look out on the Sheepscot River and Wiscasset village through two-story-high windows on the upper floor.

Montpelier | Thomaston

General Henry Knox named his mansion after a city in France as a way to honor that country’s support during the Revolutionary War. Montpelier, which is part of the General Henry Knox Museum, is open for the public to explore. Its ten acres of colonial gardens and 19 rooms make up what was once the grandest residence in Thomaston. Docents of the mansion lead tours and teach guests about the life of General Knox and his family, who farmed on the property.

Schooner Lewis R. French | Camden

This nineteenth-century schooner, launched in Christmas Cove in 1871, is the oldest surviving two-masted schooner in the United States and the oldest Maine-built sailing vessel. Passengers looking to board the historic tall ship can choose from one- to six-night charter trips, where they stay in single or double cabins located in what used to be the cargo hold. The ship became a National Historic Landmark in 1992.

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