Yarmouth Maine
Yarmouth, Maine is located 11 miles northeast of Portland and offers some of the most enjoyable and beautiful city parks and recreation areas in southeast Maine. Its "village," what is known as its main downtown area, is full of old Victorian style homes, a handful of small boutiques, and a selection of great restaurants and accommodations. If you are visiting Yarmouth in July, don't miss out on the ever-eventful Yarmouth Clam Festival, a 40 year old event of clambaking, parading, and entertainment.
The welcoming community of Yarmouth today has roots back to 1636, when
the area was first settled. But it took a couple tries to designate the
area as a township, finally settled in 1713. The farmers and seamen of
the 1700s respected the land they called home, making for a number of
pathways, preserves, and parks that exist today. Vacations to Yarmouth
would not be complete without a visit to its many natural areas.
The Royal River Park runs alongside the town's Royal River,
offering a scenic environment for tourism in Yarmouth's downtown area.
Travel along walkways to picnic areas and to an outdoor concert
pavilion. Royal River Park is connected to Portland Street by the Beth
Condon Memorial Pathway, offering bicyclists and pedestrians a scenic
route to and from the town's commerce center. Take a stroll along one
of the many trails through Pratt's Brook Park. The park is open to
cross-country skiing in the winter months. Last but not least, the
Bayview Estuary
Preserve, protects the local wetlands and foothills. Include Yarmouth,
the nature capital of Maine, in your travel plans.
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