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“Where mountains meet the sea,” this is what is used to describe the town of Camden, Maine. It is the most beautiful place in New England and home to numerous and famous tourist attractions in the whole world.  This picturesque coastal town is an affluent one, full of rich and sprawling mansions and summer houses owned by some of the wealthiest people in the United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was at 5,254 people.

Due to Camden’s scenic beauty, it has become a major tourist attraction all year round. For people visiting the town, it offers a lot of interesting things to see and to do. Nature lovers and outdoorsy people will certainly enjoy Camden’s rolling hills, spectacular views of the sea, plant and wildlife, and numerous nature trails and ideal parks and beaches. Tourists will have a lot of choices for their Camden Maine lodging, from Camden Maine hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and cottages available all over the town.

Camden boasts of a number of parks and historical sites that people of different tastes will enjoy visiting. One such destination is the Camden Hills State Park, 5,500 acres full of nature trails, picnic grounds, breathtaking views of lakes and its surrounding mountains, beautiful foliage, and local wildlife. Hikers are offered thirty miles of different, well maintained trails that go up to the mountains where you can enjoy the view atop the mountain as your prize for the trek or just simply around the mountain itself.  Families and groups of people enjoying picnics on the open areas are also in abundance in the park.

Sailing is a popular tourist activity in Camden, Maine. One can charter a boat for a day and just cruise along Penobscot Bay and enjoy the view. See other boats as they glide by in the calm and peaceful waters and get to see the beautiful sunset as the day turns into night.

Along with its different places and recreational activities, the people of Camden are very friendly and helpful to visitors and tourists. You can ask any local there and you will be pointed in the right direction of good Camden Maine hotels, good restaurants, good boutiques, beautiful beaches, and so on. Walking is the best mode of transportation for tourists especially if you are in the downtown district, although you may need a car to go to the residential areas or other not so populated areas in the town.