Harpswell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fishing boats, old and new, a lobster shack, and scattered trap floats fill the harbor scene at Mackerel Cove on Bailey Island at the tip of the rocky Harpswell Peninsula of Down East Maine.
Fishing boats, old and new, a lobster shack, and scattered trap floats fill the harbor scene at Mackerel Cove on Bailey Island at the tip of the rocky Harpswell Peninsula of Down East Maine.
The unique, granite Cribstone Bridge, Bailey Island Bridge, connecting Orr's and Bailey Islands in Harpswell, Maine
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Maine-Harpswell-Bailey Island [Cribstone] Bridge

Where to stay in Harpswell

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West Harpswell

While West Harpswell isn't home to many top sights, Bailey Island Bridge and Casco Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

West Harpswell
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is 2.000.818 ₫ per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
2.000.818 ₫
2.213.706 ₫ total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,359 reviews)
Great service awesome staff. . They put up with me

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,760 reviews)
Nice decor and amenities (pantry)

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,579 reviews)
Loved the sauna / spa! Will definitely make this a regular getaway destination.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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The Weldon Hotel

The Weldon Hotel

4.5 out of 5
54 York St Portland ME
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Victoria Mansion and Charles ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Location is excellent. Short walking distance to every good restaurant and shop. The property was very nice and clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The gym is very good sized for the size of the apartment building with 13 units in it. The management’s communication was prompt and friendly and ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Weldon Hotel
HomeAwhile

HomeAwhile

3.5 out of 5
205 Southborough Drive Scarborough ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Nonesuch River Golf Club are ...
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Popular places to visit

Ash Cove Pottery

Enjoy an outing to Ash Cove Pottery during your stay in Harpswell. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its hiking trails.

Ash Cove Pottery

Mitchell Field

Explore the great outdoors at Mitchell Field, a lovely green space in Harpswell. Discover the area's sunsets and mountain views.

Mitchell Field

Cities near Harpswell

Bath which includes a bay or harbour

Bath

Brunswick showing a church or cathedral and flowers

Brunswick

Shellfish farm on Orr's Island, Harpswell, Maine, United States.

Orrs Island