City/town information
Camden
Great shopping, wine, restaurants, library and hiking.
Great restaurants, galleries and shopping. Friday nights they close the whole main street to cars so people can wander in and out of shops and restaurants.
35 locals recommend
Rockland
Great restaurants, galleries and shopping. Friday nights they close the whole main street to cars so people can wander in and out of shops and restaurants.
Quaint town on the water with plenty of food and shopping for a day excursion. Also a long walking, running or bike trail along the water.
126 locals recommend
Belfast
Quaint town on the water with plenty of food and shopping for a day excursion. Also a long walking, running or bike trail along the water.
Food scene
Zoot Coffee
5 Elm Stgood coffee, great quiche
Awesome oysters, great drinks, overall amazing food. Make a reservation!
10 locals recommend
North Beacon Oyster
421 Main StAwesome oysters, great drinks, overall amazing food. Make a reservation!
Right down the street from the cottage. Local micro brewery with outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
The Pour Farm
56 Crawfordsburn LnRight down the street from the cottage. Local micro brewery with outdoor seating.
Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery
175 Barrett Hill RdSatori Belfast
108 Main StIntimate sushi restaurant in an adorable nearby town.
Great place to stock up on grocery essentials for the vacation if planning to cook at home.
74 locals recommend
Belfast Co-op
123 High StGreat place to stock up on grocery essentials for the vacation if planning to cook at home.
Great coffee and it's also a bike shop. Great walking trail nearby with views of the water.
7 locals recommend
Downshift Coffee
39 Main StGreat coffee and it's also a bike shop. Great walking trail nearby with views of the water.
Great selection of grocery items, wine, ciders and beer. Really good smoothies and to-go lunch.
6 locals recommend
Main Street Markets
435 Main StGreat selection of grocery items, wine, ciders and beer. Really good smoothies and to-go lunch.
Outdoor/indoor seasonal restaurant with amazing drinks, brunch and dinner.
26 locals recommend
The Hoot
144 Bayside RdOutdoor/indoor seasonal restaurant with amazing drinks, brunch and dinner.
Scully Sea Products
707 River RdGreat place to buy oysters. Grab a bunch and take them to a local brewery.
Favorite brewery with outdoor hiking trails. Bring oysters and games for a day activity!
41 locals recommend
Oxbow Brewing Company
274 Jones Woods RdFavorite brewery with outdoor hiking trails. Bring oysters and games for a day activity!
Great butcher shop with amazing artisan breads, prepared coffee and to-go items. Wine and beer on tab as well as wonderful soup and sandwiches of the day.
Bleecker and Greer
310 Commercial StGreat butcher shop with amazing artisan breads, prepared coffee and to-go items. Wine and beer on tab as well as wonderful soup and sandwiches of the day.
Lucky Betty's
Fun place to go to hang and have a cocktail.
Sterlingtown Bakehouse
Cute local bakery with coffee, books, and yum baked goods.
Sightseeing
Rockland Breakwater Light
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StElmer's Barn
107 Rockland RdHuge antique barn with lots to look through.
Outdoor activities
The Camden Snow Bowl
20 Barnestown RdRagged Mountain
Great hikes close to the house.
Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast RdJuly 27th-31st 2022
“The fair takes place annually and celebrates agriculture in the state of Maine. Nestled among the rolling hills and beautiful farmlands in Union, Maine the fair includes activities and entertainment for all age groups. We invite you to explore our 4-H Exhibits, Livestock Shows and Auctions, Exhibition Hall, Demolition Derbies, Harness Racing, Fireworks, Live Music and more. Also, be sure to visit Wild Blueberry Corner throughout the week to learn about Maine’s official state berry and our Blueberry Festival Pageant.”
Union Fair
175 Fairgrounds LnJuly 27th-31st 2022
“The fair takes place annually and celebrates agriculture in the state of Maine. Nestled among the rolling hills and beautiful farmlands in Union, Maine the fair includes activities and entertainment for all age groups. We invite you to explore our 4-H Exhibits, Livestock Shows and Auctions, Exhibition Hall, Demolition Derbies, Harness Racing, Fireworks, Live Music and more. Also, be sure to visit Wild Blueberry Corner throughout the week to learn about Maine’s official state berry and our Blueberry Festival Pageant.”
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Friday Union Farmer’s Market
Quick walk or drive to the Farmer’s Market every Friday.