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1. Popham Beach State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Popham Beach State Park
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2. Fort Popham State Historical Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Fort Popham State Historical Site
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3. Hermit Island

Romantic Islands
Hermit Island
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4. Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area

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Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area
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5. Fort Baldwin State Historic Site

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Fort Baldwin State Historic Site
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Like many other Maine destinations, Phippsburg is synonymous with beach activities and outdoor recreation.
  • There are many beautiful beaches to discover in the Popham Beach State Park and on Hermit Island, where camping enthusiasts can pitch a tent and experience the joys of camping right on the beach.
  • You can experience a wide variety of enjoyable beach activities including swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, fishing, and shelling, to name but a few.
  • Other activities include exploring two historic forts at the mouth of the Kennebec River, bird-watching and nature observation at the Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area, or enjoyable sightseeing cruises in Casco Bay.

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