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

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/maine/placesweprotect/me-basin-preserve.xml

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.