Long Island (Maine)
Get in
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phone: +1 207 774-7871address: 56 Commercial St, Portland, ME (ferry terminal)Ferry to all the major islands.
Get around
The best way to get around is to walk or use a bicycle. You can transport your car to the island via the Casco Bay Lines, but it would be best to park at the ferry parking lot.
See
Long Island is a popular summer destination and is a 35-minute ferry ride from Portland.
Long Island Community LibraryVolunteer-run, open year round with Internet access and a wireless access point.
The Dodwell GalleryNamed in honor of James and Shirley Dodwell. Jim was known for his island watercolors.
Sandy BeachThe island is known for its sandy beaches. There is a state-owned beach, and there is a privately owned beach. Please respect the rules on the private beach.
Town of Long Island Conservation Area
Do
Casco Bay CruiseTake the ferry for an island cruise on Casco Bay. You can take a daytime, sunset or moonlight cruise. If you are going in the evening, be sure to take a coat or jacket as it will get quite cool on the bay during the evening and night.
Buy
Long Island General StoreSandwiches, pizza and snacks are available.
Eat
Drink
Capt. Perry's CafeOpen year round, Capt. Perry's offer breakfast and lunch, with dinners during the summer on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Off-season the cafe is open from Friday 11AM through Sunday 4PM. Capt. Perry's serves beer and wine and does its best to sell locally produces products and fresh seafood acquired from local fishermen.
Sleep
Vacation rentals are available on the Island.
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Chestnut Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast
phone: +1 207 766-5272address: Beach AveOpen year round. For guests' convenience beach wagons, bicycles and sand chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. $100-155 per night.