Welcome to Lincolnville, Maine
A Coastal Escape in Every Season
Whatever your idea of the perfect getaway, you’ll find it here in the Lincolnville and Camden coast region of Maine. From dramatic rocky shorelines to the tranquility of lush green mountains, Lincolnville offers unforgettable beauty year-round. Discover an abundance of attractions and things to do - all just moments from Youngtown Inn.
Coastal Charm & Harbor Views
Where Mountains Meet the Sea
Explore our beach and watch the ferry make its way to the island of Islesboro. Watch lobster boats haul in the catch of the day, or hike up a mountain for the breathtaking sight of a Penobscot Bay sunset.
Located just north of the Camden area, Lincolnville is home to the mainland terminal for the state ferry to Islesboro, but Lincolnville is more than just a waypoint. This quiet, quaint coastal village offers sandy beaches, art galleries, scenic harbor views, and endless opportunities to relax and explore.
Explore the Outdoors
Hiking, Kayaking, Lakes & Trails
The warmth of spring and summer brings almost endless activities in our area — spectacular, expansive, and right outside the door. Most of Camden Hills State Park lies within Lincolnville town limits and offers more than 30 miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, many with Camden Harbor views from atop 780-foot Mount Battie.
The Park is well-known in part for Mt. Battie, where one of America’s greatest poets, Edna St. Vincent Millay, wrote her famous poem Renascence. From the top of Mount Battie, visitors can even see Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
The massive “ponds” — Norton, Coleman, and Pitcher — are peaceful settings for swimming and canoeing. Other local activities include:
- Kayaking on freshwater lakes
- Canoeing on Lake Megunticook
- Fishing
- Swimming at Lincolnville Beach
- Biking miles of country roads
- Relaxing walks through Fernalds Neck Nature Conservancy
Chef Michael's Favorite Spots for a Day Trip South of Youngtown Inn
Chef Michael's choice of daytrip from the inn takes you south towards Newcastle and Boothbay Maine. Stopping along the way to grab the best lobster roll in Maine at Mcloons Lobster Shack, a visit to the picturesque Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, and a stroll through the woods at Dodge Point Preserve.
Then, a visit to Simmons Seafood Market in Damariscotta to grab a couple dozen local oysters to open on the deck of Oxbow Farmhouse Brewery in Newcastle. Don’t forget about the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay and a scoop at Roundtop Ice Cream.
Karrie’s Favorite Spots for a Day Trip North/Downeast
Explore Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Stroll the fort for sweeping river views, massive granite wall, and one of Maine’s best preserved military forts. Just across the bridge, walk over to the Penobscot Narrows Observatory that has 360-degree views from the tallest public bridge observatory in the world.
Take a 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on Acadian Boat Tours
Take in the beauty of Acadia National Park while learning about the island’s rich history, rugged coastline and local wildlife. With good chances to spot seals, puffins, and bald eagles along the way. Guides who sprinkle in humor so the cruise is equal parts tour and good time.
