1.
Hiking in Camden Hills State Park.
The trails of Camden Hills all have scenic
vistas. No matter what trail you take, you will be immersed in a fantastic fall
foliage experience. All of the trails are unique, but one of our favorites in
the fall is Maiden’s Cliff. Maiden’s Cliff is a 1.8 mile moderate hike that is
accessed from Rt 52, Mountain Street. The parking lot for this trail is across
from the small lake beach, Barret’s Cove. In the summer this location is ideal
because after a hike, you can cross the rode and jump in the lake. In the fall
this location is great because the lookout of Maiden’s Cliff reveals the beauty
of the fall foliage on the little islands that dot the surface. The hike itself
is delightful because a stream and large boulders guide your way.
2. Visiting the Local Vineyard
One of our favorite fall foliage drives is
the route to Cellardoor Winery. The drive is the same route you take to the
Maiden’s Cliff Trail but further west. You continue past the Trail on Rt 52
until you get to Youngtown Road, the vineyard is on the left. October is grape
picking season. The tasting room of Cellardoor Winery is perfectly placed on
the hill overlooking the vineyard and the changing maple trees in the distance.
The deck outside is an ideal place to enjoy the changing colors of the season.
The winery is currently making the first batch of ice wine in the State of
Maine. The first batch of ice wine is available for tasting and buying at the
Lincolnville location.
3. Sailing on a Historic Schooner
You will have to hurry if you want to enjoy
the foliage from the sea. The local Schooners will only be going out until
October 20th. The weather in October on the coast fluctuates. You
could have a 60-degree day out on the water, which is delightful! The captains
of the ships will entertain you with stories of their season as they point out
the most scenic spots for leaf peepers along the coast lines.
4. Enjoy an Autumn Meal
Many of the restaurants in the Camden Maine
area embrace the fall vegetable on their menus. One of our favorite fall menus
is from Fresh Restaurant. The chef’s use of local mushrooms, honeycomb, arugula
and apples throughout the menu sets the mood for fall enjoyment. If you want to add a little Octoberfest into your
leaf peeping, we suggest taking the scenic drive out to Morses Market and Deli in Waldoboro. The Deli
has pretzels, cabbage and apple items, schnitzel, liverwurst and a plethora of
other German specialties. The experience of a fall foliage road trip through
the back roads ending in an Octoberfest lunch, is a true Maine exclusive
experience.
5. Going to an apple orchard or a farm stand
We couldn’t finalize this list with
mentioning apples, hayrides and corn mazes. These activities are synonymous
with Fall. We are so pleased to have a selection of local farms that embrace
autumn. Beth’s Farm Market and Hope Apple Orchards are fun and family friendly
destination in MidCoast Maine. Beth’s Farm Market is a delight to visit from
spring to fall. In the summer they have sunflower days, and, in the fall, the
corn maze and hayrides steal the show.
The farm is anchored by a fantastic farm
stand that offers the farm grown vegetables in addition to local oysters and
lobsters! Hope Apple Orchards is a unique fall destination because of its
location in Hope Maine. The sunsets in Hope are fantastic and truly a
spectacular way to embrace autumn evenings.
At the End of the Day
After traveling around Midcoast Maine to
experience all the natural beauty of fall, return to the Captain Swift Inn and
put your feet up. Sit by the fire pit outside or relax by one of the common
area fireplaces inside. The comfortable bedrooms with spa amenity bathrooms
will further relax you. In the morning, the breakfast of fresh ingredients and
warm baked goods will refresh you for another fall sightseeing day. Check our availability and book your stay now.
