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Mid-Coast Maine W
ith a craggy, wild coast, quaint fishing villages, and picturesque lighthouses, mid-coast Maine is one of the world’s most beautiful settings. But there’s more to do than gawk at scenery.
Putter around Belfast (
www.belfastmaine.org). This eclectic shipbuilding town offers ample diversions with pottery studios, bookstores, galleries, and a downtown wa- terfront (center right). The “Museum in the Streets” walking tour lets you experience historical and architectural highlights, including New England’s largest collection of 18th- century sea captains’ mansions. The art deco Colonial Theatre (
www.colonialtheater.com), a “movie palace” that opened the same day the Titanic set sail, still reels in filmgoers. Shop Maine-made. Check out Beyond the Sea (
www.beyondtheseamaine.com)
for pillows stuffed with balsam fir needles, wild blueberry honey, and lots of fleece. The Green Store (
www.greenstore.com) stocks handmade and organic wares. BlueJacket Shipcrafters (
www.bluejacketinc.com) is the country’s oldest model-ship company. Taste Maine wine. A scenic country drive leads to Cellardoor (top right,
www.maine
wine.com), a 200-year-old, 68-acre farm converted to a vineyard and winery, with the original post-and-beam barn serving as a tasting room. Complimentary food and wine pairings and wine tastings are held May through October. Even non-wine drinkers won’t be able to resist the maple syrup-based Treasure, described as “blueberry pie in a glass.” Sail Penobscot Bay. Hop aboard the Schooner Olad (above,
www.maineschooners
.com), a classic yacht. With his full red beard, Captain Aaron Lincoln, a native Mainer, looks every bit the part of a crusty sea captain. He’s a master at reading weather, has logged more than 100,000 miles in Penobscot Bay, and regales passengers with sea-faring tales. Head for the hills. Hiking trails abound, offering panoramic Penobscot Bay views
(bottom right). At Camden Hills State Park, trek uphill for sweeping bay, island, and coast panoramas. A quick (but steep) stroll takes you to the 800-foot summit of Mount Battie. — Maryann Hammers
22 MILITARY OFFICER JUNE 2012 PHOTOS: MARYANN HAMMERS
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