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ON THE ISLAND: Diamond Cove is just a short ferry ride from Portland, but delightfully remote from the workaday world. Everything is within easy walking distance - or bring your bicycles or kayaks for exploring our silent, wooded paths and rocky coast.
ISLAND FACILITIES: Fort McKinley’s Post Exchange is now Diamond Cove’s Administration
Building, and houses: And just next door, the fort’s restored duckpin bowling alley today serves as a recreation center, including ping-pong, a pool table, etc. The tennis courts are located near the old cemetery, and there’s plenty of room on the Parade Ground to use our croquet, badminton, and volleyball equipment. Diamond’s Edge Restaurant serving casual gourmet meals seven days a week, commands spectacular views from its position at the water’s edge. Serving lunch, dinner, and a popular Sunday brunch; also featuring a full-service bar. The General Store provides basic provisions, snacks, take-out lunches, coffee, the morning newspaper, ice cream, penny candy, and a chance to meet your neighbors and relax on the comfortable rocking chairs. For boaters, Diamond Cove enjoys a naturally protected deep-water harbor. Dock space for visitors is available in our marina.
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Take Casco Bay Lines from downtown Portland. To get to Portland: Portland International Jetport is convenient and served by major airlines. Amtrak offers the new “Downeaster” service from Boston, with connections to the rest of Amtrak’s rail system. Greyhound, Vermont Transit, and Concord Trailways serve Portland from all directions. By car: from the Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) north or south, take Exit 44 (formerly 6A) onto Interstate 295; Exit 7 to Franklin Street, which leads directly to Casco Bay Lines on the waterfront. Parking: There are no private automobiles at Diamond Cove; please plan to leave your car in Portland. Casco Bay Parking Garage is adjacent to the ferry terminal. For other parking options, see the Casco Bay Lines website. Diamond Cove: The community website is www.diamondcove.com. Also, Diamond’s Edge Restaurant, our full-service marina, and the Diamond Cove General Store.
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and Maine Historical Society Portland Observatory Tate House Victoria Mansion Maine Maritime Museum Portland Harbor Museum Southworth Planetarium
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Portland by trolley: Mainely Tours Amphibious land/water tours: Super Duck Tours
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