Coastal Maine: Portland to Bar Harbor
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration: 3:00-5:00 p.m. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to meet the Group Leader and confirm orientation time and place. Orientation: 5:30 p.m. The Group Leader will g...
Getting on/off a trolley. Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 1.5 hours and standing; some cobblestone streets, grass and packed dirt paths at lighthouse. Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes recommended.
We will be joined by a local expert who will provide an ove...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking and standing, approximately 1.5 hours in museum;
We’ll check out of the hotel, board a motorcoach, and drive from Portland up Maine’s scenic coastline to Bath, renowned for shipbuilding since 1743. More than 5,000 vessels hav...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles and standing. unpaved terrain, walking up a marine ramp with hand rails to wooden dock, steps up/down over gap to board boat. Boat has wooden benches; half of deck shaded. Warm attire recommended
We’ll board a l...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking on pavement to dock, up marine ramp with handrails to wooden dock, up/down steps and over gap to board schooner. Sail is weather-dependent, approximately 2.5 hours. Schooner has sails, wooden benches with cushions; single bathroom ...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Getting on/off a vessel using ramps and/or stairs. Walking on uneven terrain. Schedule and nature study cruise, approximately 2 hours, weather dependent. Boat has two levels; one is covered. Participants encouraged to bring National Park P...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; departure at 8:30 a.m.; hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. Trip to Portland International Jetport is 170 miles, approximately 4 hours depending on traffic; expected arrival approximately 12:30 p.m., following by drop-offs at Portland Transportatio...
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