Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Camden, Maine (ME)

A one-hour-up/one-hour-back hiking trip is the best way to see this mountain.

The Schooner Appledore II, a traditional 86-foot wooden windjammer, offers a variety of cruises out of Camden, Maine, and Key West, Florida, including day sails, chartered sails, snorkel sails, and sunset sails.

Let us be your Camden Maine Sailing Experience! Join us for a two-hour day sail or custom private charter to enjoy all the beauties that Penobscot Bay has to offer. Beautiful rocky shoreline, hidden mansions, small islands, lighthouses, seals, bald eagles, lobster boats, and other magnificent ships are just a few of the things you may get to see while sailing in our beautiful part of the Bay. The Schooner Olad sails daily from Camden, Maine mid-May to mid-October. The Schooner Olad offers historic two-hour day sails aboard a completely restored, classic sailing yacht built in 1927. The Olad also offers custom sailing charters and can hold up to 22 passengers. Whether it is for two hours, half day, or full day, the Olad is the perfect place for a family reunion, office outing, wedding, or a get together with good friends! Join the Olad for one of the many public special events on offer throughout the season including sailing races, island lobster bakes, and lighthouse tours.

A two hour sail and private charters out of Camden Harbor on the elegant Surprise, lets you experience both Camden and Penobscot Bay in a truly special and memorable way. See Mount Battie and Curtis Island lighthouse from a beautiful historical Windjammer

Offering private charters , sunset sails, and customized events (with a maximum of up to six passengers) on the schedule of your choice; we sail regularly from historic Camden Harbor. Whether you seek a romantic engagement or a relaxing outing with friends, every trip aboard Heritage is catered to your group, with a maximum of up to six passengers.

Explore Camden, Maine and Penobsot Bay on the only schooner built and captained by her owner, Sean O'Connor. This is our 20th year on the water in Camden! Join us for a 2 hour day sail or your own private charter for an afternoon or an entire day. Sailing mid-May to October from the Public Landing in scenic Camden, Maine. Take a turn at the helm or just enjoy the beauty of Penobscot Bay. Keep an eye out for seals, porpoise, bald eagles and osprey while viewing the magnificent scenery. Children and dogs are welcome. We offer senior citizen discounts as well.

Enjoy a cruise in Penobscot Bay aboard the lobster boat Lively Lady, a traditional wooden lobster boat. Cruise by surrounding lighthouses, yachts, windjammers and islands while watching for seals and other wildlife. Help the Captain haul a lobster trap and check for critters. Touch tank on board with an array of sea life. A wonderful, safe way to see the harbor, relax and learn about Maine's beloved lobster. We offer One-Hour lobstering and lighthouse cruises, 1.5-Hour Eco-Tours and a special 3-Hour Sunday Morning Lighthouse Cruise. Beer, Wine and soft drinks available on board. Owned and operated by Captain Dominic and Liz Gioia, Native Mainers and Camden locals.

Travel back in time to an old-fashioned specialty candy store, stocked with candy many haven't seen in years and with other kinds of candy that most people don't even know exist. Uncle Willy's Candy Shoppe offers a wide variety of classic candy favorites: gourmet chocolates, fudge, brittles, "penny" candy, licorice, gummies, novelties, and many famous brands that you know and love. Come see our 12 foot long Jelly Belly wall at our Camden location!