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When in Maine...
Eight great places on the Pine Tree State’s southern coast.
Stop by any time after 6 a.m. for a cup of organically grown coffee or picnic essentials.
(Photo: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn)
As one of the camp’s professional instructors, veteran surfer Colby Pearson teaches board basics to students 10 years and older.
(Photo: David Turin)
First lit in 1791, the Portland Head Light, with its 80-foot tower and picturesque view, dominates Fort Williams Park.
(Photo: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn)
Portland’s Art District keeps its gallery doors open late for your glimpse of the local art scene.
(Photo: Sara Gray)
Text by Kimberly Turnbull

Savor your vacation one day at a time with excursions that showcase Maine’s diversity. From cosmopolitan Portland to beachside Cape Elizabeth, southern Maine has it all: natural beauty, historical sites, breathtaking beaches and capes, and diverse art.

Higgins Beach Market
On Spurwink Road in Scarborough, this little market offers big selections. Choose from seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy and bakery items, and wines and cheeses. Open mid-May to late October; call 207/883-2766 for more information.

Maine’s First Surf Camp
The entire family can hang 10 this summer, or at least try. This surf camp, located on Scarborough Beach, offers weeklong programs for kids as well as group lessons for anyone 10 years of age or older. Sessions are offered from late June through late August. Visit surfcampme.com or call 207/423-1986.

Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light
This park on Cape Elizabeth welcomes locals and tourists year-round. The museum and gift shop are only open seasonally, but the lighthouse can be easily photographed from the park throughout the year. For more information, visit portlandheadlight.com or capeelizabeth.com.

Gallery Art Walk
The first Friday of every month, more than 30 galleries, art studios, and museums in Portland participate in the monthly Art Walk. You can stroll at your own pace between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit firstfridayartwalk.com.
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