Jennifer’s Harpswell Guidebook
Beach
An 8 minute walk from the house and a 2 minute walk from the camper. Swimming, kayaking and boat launch.
Walk to the islands at low tide. Pay attention to the incoming tide…or risk being entertainment for the fishermen who will razz you as you swim or wade back.
Lookout Point
Magical place to spend the day. Go when the tide is highest, and as it starts to go out, let the kids float down the tidal river from the lagoon to the bay. They will remember it forever.
Don't be scared by the drive onto the beach. it is rough, but if you go slow, you'll make it.
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Stover's Point Preserve
Magical place to spend the day. Go when the tide is highest, and as it starts to go out, let the kids float down the tidal river from the lagoon to the bay. They will remember it forever.
Don't be scared by the drive onto the beach. it is rough, but if you go slow, you'll make it.
Great loops for walking running or bike riding. Beach with gradual entrance popular with kids. Free parking! Picnics. Free Concerts at the Bandstand on Thursday evenings in the summer, Sunday afternoons in fall.
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George J. Mitchell Field
1410 Harpswell Neck RdGreat loops for walking running or bike riding. Beach with gradual entrance popular with kids. Free parking! Picnics. Free Concerts at the Bandstand on Thursday evenings in the summer, Sunday afternoons in fall.
Ice Cream
super friendly, right near Mitchell Field. Talk up the ladies there. They'll tell you more.
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Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor
1410 Harpswell Neck Rdsuper friendly, right near Mitchell Field. Talk up the ladies there. They'll tell you more.
Not in Harpswell, but nearby Brunswick. Not scenic at all, but really good ice cream. Beware, the servings are generous, get a smaller size than you think you want.
Fielders Choice Ice Cream
271 Bath RdNot in Harpswell, but nearby Brunswick. Not scenic at all, but really good ice cream. Beware, the servings are generous, get a smaller size than you think you want.
Penny candy, ice cream, homemade chocolates and sea salt caramels. Funky Harpswell-themed gifts
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Island Candy Company
1795 Harpswell Islands RdPenny candy, ice cream, homemade chocolates and sea salt caramels. Funky Harpswell-themed gifts
Sunsets
A very short walk from the house or the camper! Great view of Middle Bay, Sunsets. Rocky coast, a bit of sand and pebble beach to relax or swim from, mud to keep kids happy, eagles, Allen's Seafood for your lobster needs, a boat ramp. Walk to the islands at low tide.
Lookout Point
A very short walk from the house or the camper! Great view of Middle Bay, Sunsets. Rocky coast, a bit of sand and pebble beach to relax or swim from, mud to keep kids happy, eagles, Allen's Seafood for your lobster needs, a boat ramp. Walk to the islands at low tide.
Biking, walking, running, and a dog-friendly beach. Great views, easy parking. Plus Pammy's is nearby!
Summer: Thursday night free concerts at the Bandstand. 6pm
Fall: Sunday afternoon concerts 2pm
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George J. Mitchell Field
1410 Harpswell Neck RdBiking, walking, running, and a dog-friendly beach. Great views, easy parking. Plus Pammy's is nearby!
Summer: Thursday night free concerts at the Bandstand. 6pm
Fall: Sunday afternoon concerts 2pm
Convenience Store and Fuel
Staples like milk and coffee, beer and wine, cat food, diapers! Also pizza and sandwiches. Closed Mondays.
Uncle Pete’s Community Market
1220 Harpswell Neck RoadFriendly service and quick food. Clam chowder too!
Food scene
great places to eat
A working waterfront where you can get fresh from the sea lobster, crabs, clams, quohogs and sometimes more!! Friendly service! A touch tank for the kids. Meet the awesome fishermen who bring the sea’s food to you! Watch the boats come and go.
Allen's Sea Food
119 Lookout Point RdA working waterfront where you can get fresh from the sea lobster, crabs, clams, quohogs and sometimes more!! Friendly service! A touch tank for the kids. Meet the awesome fishermen who bring the sea’s food to you! Watch the boats come and go.
Best seafood eats in Harpswell. Great views friendly professional service. Best Fried clams in town. OMG Seafood Nachos. LOBSTER DIP. They used to be across the Cribstone Bridge on Bailey Island. Lucky for us, they’ve moved to the end of LOOKOUT POINT!! Visit their Food truck at Henry Allen’s Seafood. Just a short walk from the house or the camper!! BYO beach chairs and stay for the sunset.
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Morse's Cribstone Grill
1945 Harpswell Islands RdBest seafood eats in Harpswell. Great views friendly professional service. Best Fried clams in town. OMG Seafood Nachos. LOBSTER DIP. They used to be across the Cribstone Bridge on Bailey Island. Lucky for us, they’ve moved to the end of LOOKOUT POINT!! Visit their Food truck at Henry Allen’s Seafood. Just a short walk from the house or the camper!! BYO beach chairs and stay for the sunset.
Great seafood takeout. Try the crabster and the seafood chowder. They only take cash - ATM on site. Drinks from a vending machine or BYO.
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Erica's Seafood
505 Basin Point RdGreat seafood takeout. Try the crabster and the seafood chowder. They only take cash - ATM on site. Drinks from a vending machine or BYO.
Dolphin Marina & Restaurant
515 Basin Point RdThe Fish Chowder & blueberry muffin!
Quintessential Maine. Great Drinks. Excellent location with stunning views.
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Cook's Lobster & Ale House
68 Garrison Cove RoadQuintessential Maine. Great Drinks. Excellent location with stunning views.
Sadly CLOSED. Thank you Ray, and the entire Tetreault Family, for feeding our family, friends and guests so well for so long. You are missed.
Our lifeline. Ray makes his own sausage, will make up any kind of cut of meat you need, fresh fruit & veg, good homemade baked goods. Best place to get fresh scallops for cooking at home. His homemade Chowders and soups are great. Yummy cookies and great sandwiches too.
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The Vegetable Corner
509 Harpswell Neck RdSadly CLOSED. Thank you Ray, and the entire Tetreault Family, for feeding our family, friends and guests so well for so long. You are missed.
Our lifeline. Ray makes his own sausage, will make up any kind of cut of meat you need, fresh fruit & veg, good homemade baked goods. Best place to get fresh scallops for cooking at home. His homemade Chowders and soups are great. Yummy cookies and great sandwiches too.
Inspired Chef creates wonderful tastes. Adorable small restaurant in historic schoolhouse. Great service.
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School House 1913
506 Harpswell Neck RdInspired Chef creates wonderful tastes. Adorable small restaurant in historic schoolhouse. Great service.
Tao Yuan
22 Pleasant StAmazing inspired food, award winning Chef.
Favorite Hikes/Walks
Nice easy hike, can lead to a secluded tidal beach. Forest Playground, Mossy forest with plank walks, Field of wildflowers and a giant erratic boulder.
Curtis Farm Preserve
1554 Harpswell Neck RdNice easy hike, can lead to a secluded tidal beach. Forest Playground, Mossy forest with plank walks, Field of wildflowers and a giant erratic boulder.
The most incredible tide pools. A magical 🧙 lace between land and sea.
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Pott's Point Preserve
Potts Point RoadThe most incredible tide pools. A magical 🧙 lace between land and sea.
Giant's Stairs Trail
Giant's Stairs TrailDevil’s Back Trail
1203 Harpswell Island Road2 great hikes. Do one or both.
Cliff Trail
263 Mountain RdWhat a great way to see Maine's coast and feel one with the sea!
Park near Dick's Lobster along the side of the road. Then walk down the private Potts Point Rd. Walk thru the shrubs along the path and out along the peninsula.
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Pott's Point Preserve
Potts Point RoadWhat a great way to see Maine's coast and feel one with the sea!
Park near Dick's Lobster along the side of the road. Then walk down the private Potts Point Rd. Walk thru the shrubs along the path and out along the peninsula.
Sightseeing
Whale watches and puffin cruises! Lighthouses and seals and Lobster hauling! Great adventure!
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Boothbay Harbor Maine Puffin Cruises
42 Commercial StWhale watches and puffin cruises! Lighthouses and seals and Lobster hauling! Great adventure!
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrH2Outfitters
1894 Harpswell Islands Rd