Yankee Marina’s list of what to do in Casco Bay…
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THINGS TO DO IN CASCO BAY
(Please use a chart to locate the islands in Casco Bay referenced here)
- Golf on Chebeague Island (207-846-9478)
- Free camping on Jewell Island (some camp sites sit right on the edge of small cliffs with beautiful views! No reservations required).
- Hiking on Jewell Island. There are old war bunkers and towers to explore, as well as hiking trails.
- Walk around Peak’s Island. Peak’s also has a small gift shop and ice cream shop right near their dock.
- 4th of July Fireworks in Casco Bay. The fireworks are held in conjunction with a concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Please see http://www.july4thportland.org/ for more information. You can take the boat down to Casco Bay to watch the fireworks and listen to the symphony over the radio if you prefer.
- Yarmouth Clam Festival, July 19-21. http://clamfestival.com/ Always a great time, you can walk to this festival right from our docks. A favorite event is the Guv’nors, a Beatles themed band that plays on Saturday night.
- Pearl’s Seaside Market & Café, right off the dock on Cliff Island. 207-766-2312. They have a great ice cream store, as well as homemade cinnamon rolls on Sundays!
- Lobster boat races throughout Maine. Please see http://www.mainescoast.com/lbr/races2013.htm for the schedule.
- Shark’s Cove, Long Island. This cove contains a sandy white beach, and while private, the public is allowed on it from 9-4. Boats can only anchor in the cove, however, and then access the beach via kayak, dinghy, etc.
- Eagle Island. http://www.pearyeagleisland.org/aboutisland.htm. Moorings are available, and this state park requires a small entry fee.
- Camping on Whaleboat Island. http://www.mcht.org/preserves/whaleboat-island.shtml
- The Basin Preserve, Phippsburg
RESTAURANTS IN CASCO BAY
- Chebeague Island Inn & Restaurant, Chebeague Island. 207-846-5155, http://www.chebeagueislandinn.com/. Their mussels are amazing, and there is both inside and outside dining. It’s best to make a reservation, and call once you grab a mooring off the dock. They have a skiff that comes to pick you up.
- Dolphin Marina & Restaurant, Harpswell. 207-833-6000, https://www.dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com/. This restaurant has a fantastic view, and boaters can tie right up to the dock to eat here.
- Diamond’s Edge Restaurant, Great Diamond Island. 207-766-5850, http://diamondsedgerestaurantandmarina.com/ . This is another great island to walk around on while you’re out for lunch or dinner.
- Saltwater Grille, South Portland. 207-799-5400, http://www.saltwatergrille.com/. Please try their cracklin’ calamari….it’s phenomenal! They have a dock you can tie up on.
- Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster, Freeport. 207-865-4888. Right on the wharf, this place is BYOB, and also sells live lobsters!
- The Dockside Grill, Falmouth. 207-747-5274, http://www.thedocksidegrill.com/. Located next to Handy Boat, this restaurant has great views from both floors, with a bar on each.
- Cook’s Lobster House, Bailey Island. 207-833-2818, www.cookslobster.com . While here, please go check out the world’s only cribstone bridge, which made it onto the National Register of Historic Places.