Winter Getaways

Winter Getaways on Maine's Mid Coast

The Mid Coast of Maine is a popular destination due to its rocky coastlines, beautiful lighthouses, fishing ports, and islands where visitors can explore. Popular destinations include Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Camden, and Bath, ME. Midcoast Maine is not just a summer destination!

During winter months, this area offers enchanting getaways showcasing cozy coastal charm. Towns like Camden and Rockport are worth a visit in the winter. If you visit this region this winter, indulge in cozy retreats such as 16 Bay View in Camden, ME, or Grand Harbor Inn in Camden, ME. The coastal scenery adorned with a pristine layer of snow invites outdoor enthusiasts to explore picturesque trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Other options for a nice winter getaway include Lord Camden Inn in Camden, ME; Fireside Inn Ocean’s Edge in Belfast, ME; and Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Take a trip this winter and explore the maritime museums and art galleries throughout the region. For those wanting some adventure, the Camden Snow Bowl is perfect for those who enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding - all with breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay.

6 places to visit

Lord Camden Inn

Fireplace suite with a water view, full buffet breakfast make hotel a must for winter escape

24 Main Street Camden, ME 04843 207-236-4325

Wondering about your winter getaway? Why not visit the coast of Maine, where you can walk along dramatic beaches, dine by candlelight in village restaurants and get cozy by the fireplace in your room. At the Lord Camden Inn, in the heart of Camden Village, ME, room amenities include fireplaces, and balconies and porches overlooking the river or harbor. A fitness room features cardio and strength equipment, and guests start their day with a full buffet breakfast. Area activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and hiking. There are museums, nature centers and arts venues to visit and so many restaurants to try! Ask about the Camden Snow Bowl Package, which includes passes to this winter sports center and a gift certificate to a sister hotel’s elegant lobby bar.

Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.

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Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

Both active and relaxing, coastal Maine offers many options for vacationers, and this inn is in heart of it all

71 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-4300

Coastal Maine is a romantic setting in the winter with lights glistening in the snow, diners enjoying each other’s company by the fire. Stay at the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront and experience Boothbay Harbor, ME’s quieter, more relaxed season. Most of the bed-and-breakfast inn’s 11 rooms feature harbor views, and its world-class penthouse suite has spectacular vistas. Enjoy your full breakfast in your room, if you wish, or in the dining room. Stroll down to local shops, galleries, breweries and restaurants or visit the aquarium, or catch a live performance at the opera house. If there’s snow, there’s great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, or just head out on a Boothbay Harbor Land Trust trail. And, yes, even in winter, you can take a harbor tour.

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16 Bay View

Ready to ski, or just seeking a room with a view and a fireplace? Winter breaks are the best at Camden hotel

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME 04843 844-213-7990

Are plans beginning to percolate for your wintertime escape? Make sure they include booking a room or suite at 16 Bay View, the luxury hotel in the heart of Camden, ME. Get cozy before your room’s gas fireplace or in its deep soaking or massage tub. Some accommodations have harbor views, and all include an expansive continental breakfast. The hotel’s Vintage Room offers signature cocktails, local brews and wine (by the fire) and small plates. Ask for a day pass to the YMCA with an indoor pool, fitness center and rock-climbing wall. Or, ask about the Camden Snow Bowl Package, which includes lift tickets to this winter-fun center with breathtaking views, downhill and night skiing. Area activities also include cross-country skiing, indoor and outdoor skating and snowshoeing.

Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.

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Grand Harbor Inn

With an interior Inspired by Tuscan villas, hotel is a warm, inviting retreat for your winter getaway

14 Bay View Landing Camden, ME 04843 207-230-7177

Winter is a lovely time to visit the coast of Maine, where you can stroll scenic beaches, dine in cozy restaurants and celebrate the snowy season with a variety of winter sports. The Grand Harbor Inn, with its Tuscan villa-inspired interiors, is a warm, elegant place to plan your winter getaway days and nights. Its 10 luxurious guest rooms and suites have private balconies with harbor views, gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, and an expanded continental breakfast is served to your room each morning. Day passes to the local YMCA fitness center are available, and the Camden Snow Bowl, where you can ski while enjoying an ocean view, is nearby, as are hiking trails, art museums, day spas and nature centers.

Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Lord Camden Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.

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Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge

Sit by the fireside in your room-with-a-view or head out for skiing, snowshoeing, shopping

159 Searsport Avenue Belfast, ME 04915 207-338-2090

Book yourself into a delightful fireplace room at the Fireside Inn & Suites Ocean’s Edge and prepare to enjoy a winter getaway, coastal-Maine style. Every room and suite at the inn has a lovely view of Penobscot Bay, and some come with fireplaces and massage chairs. The inn features an indoor heated mineral pool kept at the perfect temperature as well as a whirlpool and sauna with spectacular views. Head into Belfast for great shopping and dining, or explore nearby shore towns, glittering and welcoming in the winter. There’s great winter hiking, fat biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and alpine skiing in the nearby Camden Snow Bowl. Visit the extensive collections at the Farnsworth Art Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum.

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Rockport Harbor Hotel

Winter getaways at boutique hotel in historic waterfront village are relaxing — and fun

20 Central Street Rockport, ME 04856

Book a winter getaway at the Rockport Harbor Hotel and prepare to be dazzled. Crisp air off the harbor, snow on distant mountains, dramatic beach walks are just some of the activities that draw visitors to coastal Maine in the winter. And the boutique hotel in the historic waterfront village is an inviting sanctuary in winter: Studios and suites have gas fireplaces, ornamental iron balconies (some with harbor views) and spa-inspired bathrooms with large soaking tubs. Guests have access to a nearby state-of-the-art YMCA fitness center. Also nearby: frozen ponds and recreation centers for skating, beaches with scenic walks and views of lighthouses, and the Camden Snow Bowl for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Visit art museums or nature centers, go gallery-hopping or shopping.

Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Lord Camden Inn.

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