Location: Harpswell
Top Things to do in Harpswell
The 10 Best Things to do in Harpswell, Maine (ME)
Harpswell is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. The population was 4,740 at the 2010 census. Harpswell is composed of land contiguous with the rest of Cumberland County, called Harpswell Neck, as well as three large islands connected by bridges: Sebascodegan Island (locally known as Great Island), Orr's Island, and Bailey Island and over 200 smaller islands. Harpswell is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Eagle Island State Park
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
This state park is the former home of Arctic explorer Robert Peary.
2. Ash Cove Pottery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Open most days: 10 am - 6 pm. Susan Horowitz & Gail Kass make each piece of pottery by hand using traditional techniques. Visit their studio and showroom full of mugs, chowder bowls, lamps, serving pieces, bathroom sets, ikebanas, vases, tide clocks, judaica and much more. Earthtones, shades of blue and green glazes predominate the pottery's color scheme. You'll find some tenmouku (black) glazes, as well.Enjoy the lovely gardens - take in the scenic views of Casco Bay. We're in South Harpswell, down a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic. We're 12.5 miles south of Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, Maine. Take Route 123, turn right onto Ash Cove Rd (AFTER Ash Point Rd) and right again at the shore. Follow the narrow lane to Ash Cove Pottery. We'd love to show you what we've been up to.Members of the Maine Potters Market, Harpswell Business Assoc., Maine Crafts Association and the Harpswell Arts & Craft Guild.FYI: there are great B&B's, country inns, cottages and seafood restaurants in the area. The scenery is fantastic and the unspoiled natural beauty of the area is outstanding. Harpswell has more coastline than any town in America.Call ahead to be sure we're in. Thanks! Susan & Gail
3. Ark II Charters
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Depart from Cook's Lobster House on Bailey Island in Harpswell aboard the ARK II. See the islands from a fresh and exciting perspective. Take the wheel or simply sit back and be on the lookout for seals. Your USCG licensed captain will take you on a sail that will be the highlight of your stay in Maine. ARK II is a fully equipped Catalina 30 tall rig. $50 per person.
4. Hawkes Lobsters Gifts Shop
5. Casco Bay Kayak
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Casco Bay Kayak offers Half, Full Day and Overnight Camping trips in Harpswell and the surrounding islands of Casco Bay.
6. Cribstone Guide & Charter
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
At Cribstone Guide & Charter we offer guided fishing trips, custom charters, and kids trips. We are a husband and wife team who have been on the water to make or living our entire lives. We cant wait to help you experience all that Harpswell and Casco Bay has to offer.
7. Halfway Rock Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Rocky Coast Cruises
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are located in the center of Casco Bay. This makes it easy to get to the many points of interest and beauty that are located off the shores of Harpswell. Join me aboard Crazy Grady for a private boat tour where we might see seals, porpoise, eagles, lighthouses, lobster boats, submarine lookout towers, the famous Cribstone Bridge and much more. It's smooth cruising with Rocky Coast Cruises so hop aboard for a safe and enjoyable day on the water. Get info www.rockycoastcruises.com 207 751 6501
9. Marie L. Cruises
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Boat cruise to beautiful and historic Eagle Island State Park onboard the Marie L.
10. Cliff Trail
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By pepelevoo - Concord, United States
Nice long trail that has scenic views and is not too challenging. Follow the markings at the end to cross the landfill to the town lot
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