Camden

Camden is a harbor town on Maine's coast where the Penobscot Bay meets the shoreline. The waterfront is filled with sailboats and fishing vessels, while shops, cafes, and historic buildings line the narrow streets that overlook the water.

The Penobscot Nation originally lived here and called the place Megunticook. English settlers arrived in the 1760s, and after a major fire in the 1880s, the town was rebuilt with sturdy brick buildings that still stand today and define much of its character.

The town's name comes from Megunticook, meaning big mountain harbor in the language of the Penobscot people who lived here first. You can see this maritime culture in the colorful houses, the boats filling the harbor, and how people gather at the waterfront to sail, fish, or simply watch the boats drift by.

The town is easy to reach by car and has an airport nearby for convenient travel. The streets are simple to walk, with many spots to rest and enjoy the views, and access to the harbor, mountains, and shops is straightforward from nearly every corner.

In 1957, the film Peyton Place was shot in this town, bringing it worldwide attention from the cinema. Visitors often hunt for the filming locations as a way to connect with movie history and see the places that came alive on screen.