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Casco Bay Islands are visible from Portland, Maine, especially at night when the small towns and villages are lit up. To get to the islands, take the mailboat or a ferry from Portland, or board the Bailey Island Cruise to arrive at Cook’s Lobster House. Peaks Island is the most populous, yet perfect for exploring by bicycle. Visit the Fifth Maine Regiment Hall Museum and the Civil War Memorial. Chebeague Island is the largest and home to a 9-hole golf course. Explore the bay with a canoe or kayak tour, most of which include a trip to Hog Island’s Fort Gorges, built in 1858.
Portland, ME
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor
Freeport
Bethel
Boothbay Harbor
Bradbury Mountain
Brunswick
Camden
Cape Elizabeth
Casco Bay Islands
Damariscotta
Deer Isle
Bath
Kennebunkport
Lakes Region
Lewiston
Ogunquit
Old Port
Peaks Island
Portland Head Light
Portland Museum of Art
Reid State Park Beach
Rockport
Sebago Lake
White Mountains
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