On land, you'll find so much to do that you'll be planning to come back long before it's time to go.

Because the Belmont, a Midcoast Maine bed and breakfast is located in the village, when you are lodging here you can leave your car at the inn all day and walk the two short blocks to Camden's center, with fascinating shops and restaurants, theatres, and of course -- the harbor. You can sign on for a day-sail aboard a schooner or lobster boat, and test your sea-legs on the walk home.

Another day, perhaps you'd like a hike or a picnic on Mt. Battie, the mountain that meets the sea just behind the village. You might rent a kayak or a canoe. Or take dozens of excursions to other coastal villages, to nearby Rockland, with its two lighthouses and the Farnsworth Museum, to Acadia National Park, to island ferries, to shopping, both outlet and antiques, all easy distances by car from your home at the Belmont Inn. If you like, Bruce and Sherry will be pleased to help you plan.

For example, Camden is 1.5 hours south of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, a great day trip. Were 45 minutes north of Boothbay Harbor, another popular coastal village, and 1.5 hours north of Freeport and shopping mecca, L.L. Bean. And in between, in every direction including east (islands!), there are charming towns not to be missed. (You must see Rockland, Damariscotta, Blue Hill, Monhegan, Islesboro.)

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Cultural Activities
	Center for Maine Contemporary Art Great exibitions, lectures, and education only a mile away in Rockport.
	Camden Opera House The world comes to Camden: music, plays, events.
	Bay Chamber Concerts Excellent musical programs the year around.
Museums
	Owls Head Transportation Museum The Owls Head Transportation Museum exhibits and operates a large collection of pioneer-era aircraft, antique automobiles, engines, bicycles, carriages and motorcycles. Flights of pioneer aircraft most summer weekends, weather permitting.
	Farnsworth Art Museum Or visit Rockland, Maine, a 10 minute drive south to the Farnsworth Art Museum, with Wyeth exhibits, as well as many other local galleries makes for a great afternoon.
Shopping
	Downtown Camden The village of Camden is a host to many locally owned shops and galleries featuring unique Maine-made gifts. And the antiquing here is fantastic; with over 20 antique shops within a ten minute drive!
The Chamber of Commerce
	http://visitcamden.com
The Great Outdoors
	Visit Monhegan Island Dramatic nature and the sea make this artist colony a great day trip.
	The Schooner Surprise Two hour trips out of Camden Harbor
	The Schooner Olad Two hour tours out of Camden
	Schooner Yacht Heron Sailing out of Rockport, longer day trips; luncheon, lighthouse, & evening cruises.
	Maine Sport Kayaking tours and lessons as well as a great store for all Maine outdoor sports.
	Camden Hills State Park
	Acadia National Park An hour and a half away, this beautiful park is a must see in Maine.
VillageSoup
	The Soup See what's cooking in the Camden, Belfast and Rockland areas. Add some spice with your own news, views, sights and stories.