2017 Visitor's Guide

SCARBOROUGH See the lovely rocky coastline made famous by local artist, Winslow Homer, whose studio has been restored and is available to see via scheduled tours. Scarborough and Pine Point Beaches are covered in soft, comfortable sand, unlike much of Maine’s coastline. Explore Maine’s largest salt marsh by canoe. Golfing, shopping, harness racing, and camping

SO. PORTLAND One side of town, a transportation and shopping hub vibrates with energy, while on the other side, light- houses and beaches offer peaceful relaxation. The three- mile paved Green- belt Trail provides walkers and cyclists views of the bustling harbor. At Bug Light Park, learn about the WWII Liberty Ships that were built there, and visit Fort Preble on the campus of at Southern Maine Community College.

CAPE ELIZABETH Extending 12 miles into open ocean, rimmed by craggy shores and sandy beaches, Cape Elizabeth, a town filled with rich history and striking scenery, marks the entrance to spectacular Casco Bay. Visit Fort Williams, with its beautiful, historic ruins, and one of the best- known lighthouses in the country—Portland Head Light. Pick straw- berries and spend the rest of the day chasing

WESTBROOK Combining culture, business, and outdoor fun, this upcoming creative community has a performing arts center, riverfront park, and thriving Main Street. Enjoy summer music concerts and family- centered winter festivals. You can rent kayaks or stand-up paddle- boards to explore a beautiful stretch of the Presumpscot River that flows through town.

FALMOUTH The first stop north of Portland on Rt 1 is a co-mingling of rural and coastal living. Walk or ski aroundMackworth Island with views across the bay to the city. Then head toMaine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm for more communion with nature. For a truly scenic drive, turn onto Rt 88,

stopping at Town LandingMarket to see one of the oldest Coca-Cola signs in America. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: ROBERT WITKOWSKI/VISITPORTLAND (2); JAMES BUCAR; CHRIS LAWRENCE; CITY OF WESTBROOK

are all available in Scarborough.

waves at Crescent Beach State Park .

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