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Perched on the northern end of Casco Bay, Yarmouth is close enough to Portland for a convenient night out in the nation’s foremost food-city, but far enough away to enjoy having its own distinct character that feels far removed from the bustle of city life. A southern Maine coastal community, Yarmouth boasts a charming downtown, a thriving harbor, over a dozen restaurants, outstanding local doctors and health professionals, and miles of trails, park, and open spaces, including the West Side Trail which offers off-road single track bicycling, running, or hiking for almost 8 miles from Cousins Island’s southern tip to Route One.
The town was settled in 1636, though conflicts with native inhabitants kept it from being fully incorporated until 1849. Early settlers were attracted to the Royal River for its proximity to the harbor and its many waterfalls, four of which fall within Yarmouth. Many mills and waterpower sites made use of the falls well into the twentieth century, and can still be seen today. In fact, the small town has a dozen buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to its historic past, Yarmouth has a vibrant present. Each year, the Yarmouth Clam Festival draws 120,000 visitors over a three-day weekend in July. The Festival hosts clam shucking contests, a five mile run, canoe and kayak races, and a world-class bike race, to name just a few of the attractions. There are also community activities for every season, from a Chowder and Chili Cook-off in the Spring, to weekly arts series and outdoor concerts in the summer, a Harvest Festival in the fall, and Caroling and Tree Lighting in the winter. And, strangely and wonderfully, the town is home to Eartha, the world’s largest rotating globe.
Whether you feel like kayaking in Casco Bay, biking along wooden trails, or just cozying up with an artisanal coffee while perusing art galleries on Main Street, Yarmouth is a world-class place to do it.
The town was settled in 1636, though conflicts with native inhabitants kept it from being fully incorporated until 1849. Early settlers were attracted to the Royal River for its proximity to the harbor and its many waterfalls, four of which fall within Yarmouth. Many mills and waterpower sites made use of the falls well into the twentieth century, and can still be seen today. In fact, the small town has a dozen buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to its historic past, Yarmouth has a vibrant present. Each year, the Yarmouth Clam Festival draws 120,000 visitors over a three-day weekend in July. The Festival hosts clam shucking contests, a five mile run, canoe and kayak races, and a world-class bike race, to name just a few of the attractions. There are also community activities for every season, from a Chowder and Chili Cook-off in the Spring, to weekly arts series and outdoor concerts in the summer, a Harvest Festival in the fall, and Caroling and Tree Lighting in the winter. And, strangely and wonderfully, the town is home to Eartha, the world’s largest rotating globe.
Whether you feel like kayaking in Casco Bay, biking along wooden trails, or just cozying up with an artisanal coffee while perusing art galleries on Main Street, Yarmouth is a world-class place to do it.
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