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■ continued from page 84 BALLANTYNE | going home The historic clock in Bar Harbor is located at the Village Green. Above: The boats and traps of Portland's harbor point to a signifcant local industry: lobster fshing. Below: The architectural blend on the city's Free Street makes for an interesting streetscape. Bar Harbor has a distinctly Down East character and striking seaside panoramas that make it a must-stay. Seacoast Charm From Portland, head to Camden, a quintessential Maine coastal town that harbors 10 historic schooners, some of which you can board to get a feel for life during the maritime heyday. You can also put bikes on the ferry to an island or stroll cobblestone streets filled with art galleries. Top restaurants include The Waterfront, and Fresh, where Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and an intimate bar draw local nightlife. An hour and a half north lies Bar Harbor. Long home to old-money families like the Rockefellers, Morgans and Astors, Bar Harbor and its ambience make for a coveted getaway for the rich Photo by Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld © Courtesy of Maine Offce of Tourism Courtesy of Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Photo by Stacey Cramp © Courtesy of Maine Offce of Tourism BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 87 FALL 2014