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6 Best Things to Do in Camden, ME

Hilltop views, a peaceful seaport and Belted Galloway cows make this Maine coast town a classic New England getaway.

Mount Battie and Camden Hills State Park

Hike up Mount Battie in nearly 6,000-acre Camden Hills State Park for views of lakes, hills and the coast, with picnic areas along the way.

Merryspring Nature Center

Walk the specialty gardens of flowers, herbs and plants at this 66-acre nonprofit nature center, open from sunrise to sunset.

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Camden Opera House

Catch a live performance in this Victorian-inspired theater, more than 120 years old, with intricate details and room for about 500.

Schooner Surprise

See this historic schooner, built in 1918 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, known for its racing and sailing career.

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Camden Public Library

Step into a historic 1928 building with natural light, reading nooks and shelves of books, audiobooks and e-books.

Megunticook Lake

Paddle the lake’s warm water with a local kayak touring company and look for wildflowers and wildlife along the shoreline.

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