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Visiting Harpswell,Maine
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The Black Sheep Wine Shop is located by the ocean in beautiful Harpswell, Maine. Harpswell consists of a ten mile long peninsula and three larger islands all connected by a series of bridges and some 200 smaller islands dotting the ocean nearby. Harpswell is within Casco Bay on the coast in southern Maine. Photogenic and relaxing, it's natural beauty lures artists from around the world.
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Don't miss Orr's and Bailey Islands, Harpswell Neck penninsula (originally merriconeag , a native american word for " quick carrying place "), Great Sebascodegan Island ,Cundy's Harbor , Eagle Island ; the Maine coast at its best.
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Other places of interest nearby in Harpswell include the one and only Historic Landmark, Bailey Island Cribstone Bridge and picturesque Mackerel Cove , the Giant Staircase , the true to life Lobsterman Statue ( made for the 1939 World's Fair exhibition), the Beautiful Elijah Kellogg Church and Old Town Meeting House ( circa 1757) on Harpswell Neck peninsula and just offshore Arctic explorer Admiral Peary's Eagle Island home and the dramatic maritime landmark Halfway Rock Lighthouse.
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Many Bed and Breakfasts and scenic hotels as well as some mighty fine restaurants to explore !
Sea Kayaking , hiking trails ,bicycling,birdwatching, sailboating, charter cruises,or just kick back and enjoy Harpswell's captivating unspoiled beauty.
Lobsters of course, and there is no place finer for your wedding or get-together.
Harpswell has the most coastline of any Maine town, about 200 miles, and lures artists from around the world.
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Take a day trip or weekend getaway; Harpswell is only 2 or 3 hours drive north from Boston.
Portland is the closest Maine city to us with an international airport and passenger trains. Harpswell is about a 40 minute drive north from Portland.
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A few fine things about Harpswell:
Eagle Island - Peary's Home, a State Park: website : http://www.pearyeagleisland.org/default.htm
The Harpswell Inn - A Beautiful Historic Bed and Breakfast by the sea , including a large, new conference room : http://www.harpswellinn.com/ telephone 207-833 5509 or toll free 800- 843 5509
The Vegetable Corner is Harpswell's one stop farmer's market , local bakery, butchershop and grocery. The best of everything and friendly service, located at the corner of Mountain Rd. , 509 Harpswell Rd., 207-729-2719
Cook's Lobster House is open all year and serves up traditional seafood meals from a very scenic, oceanside location. NEW-Chef David is attracting rave reviews with his delicious upscale inventive cuisine for their winter/ spring wine dinner events !!- Garrison Cove, Bailey Island, 207-833-2818
The Dolphin Chowder House is a delightful restaurant right on the ocean with spectacular views and fresh, well made food- chowder is their specialty . It's located at a marina so come by boat! Basin Point, South Harpswell 207-833-6000 Open May 1 for the season
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About nearby Brunswick :
Bowdoin College and the summer Maine State Music Theatre ,also Maine's Civil War Hero ,Governor of Maine and Bowdoin College President, the fascinating General Joshua Chamberlain's home and Museum and the Pejepscot Historical Museum in Brunswick.
We are lucky to have The Eveningstar Cinema 149 Maine Street in Brunswick( in the Tontine Mall ). They are essential to movielovers as it is one of the few places in the State where you can see first rate independent films.207-729 6796 ; www.eveningstarcinema.com
The Historical Society
http://www.mainemuseums.org/htm/museumdetail.php3?orgID=79
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Some fine restaurants we recommend in Brunswick:
The Great Impasta- Awesome Italian , Mon-Sat, 42 Maine St. , ( 207) 729-5858 www.thegreatimpasta.com
Richard's -Excellent German Fare, 115 Maine St., (207) 729-9673
www.richardsgermanamericancuisine.com
El Camino-Amazing California- Mexican , Organic,15 Cushing St., (207)725-8228
Scarlet Begonia's-Great Pizza, pasta, soup, sandwich, 210 Maine St. (207) 721-0403
Renaissance Bistro-Tasty European style,25 Mill Street (207) 721-0412
www.renaissance-bistro.com
Back Street Bistro-Delectable Eclectic , 11 Town Hall Place, (207) 725-4060
Bacari-Small plates Upscale Bistro, 212 Maine st., (207) 725-2600
111 Maine, Fantastic breakfasts
www.111maine.com
Sweet Leaves Teahouse and Bistro 22 Pleasant St. (207 ) 725- 1376 Scrumptious,casual, fine fresh food prepared expertly
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About nearby Bath:
Bath is the home of the Maine Maritime Museum, Internationally renowned Bath Ironworks Shipbuilding and the Chocolate Church for performing arts.
Don't miss the spectacular fountain sculpture in the library park by William Zorach!
If you are yearning for long stretches of sandy beaches, travel to Popham or Reid State Parks, about 30 minutes from downtown Bath.
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