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As you ponder what to do for entertainment while staying at a relaxing Gorham Bed and Breakfast, BBOnline suggests you take at least one day trip to Crescent Beach State Park. The drive to the park is comfortable as you take in the luxurious forest scenery. It is a short drive, being only 32 minutes away by car.
Cresent Beach State Park
66 Two Lights Road
Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107
The route to the park is easy to navigate. Take ME 114S/Gorham Road and ME 77N. It runs right up to the park approximately 17.3 miles from Gorham. You are sure to get some pleasure at this visitor's hangout whether you're looking for leisure or are seeking more physical activities. This is an extremely important vacation spot which draws many visitors from the Portland area. The great facilities and the many activities are both huge draws for tourists. The landscape holds such wonders as sandy beaches, salt water coves, deciduous and pine forests and wild grass-shrubbed sand dunes, all just waiting to be discovered by the curious traveler.
Waterside Area
You will be glad you got out of the city to seek out all the wonders of Crescent Beach State Park. The waterfront itself offers some amazing scenes. Seagulls wheel about on the shore while off in the distance you can see fishing boats as they sail out to the deep waters. This mile-long beach is perfect during the summer for swimming. The water is safe for children and the warm current is a comfortable temperature. Another favorite is combing along the beach and taking in all the wildlife here. Beautiful pieces of driftwood can often be found on the shore.
Leisure Activities
Staying at a Gorham Inn has its advantages since it allows you to have a cozy base from which you can make many excursions to this amazing park. Crescent Beach State Park has at least ten major activities which will ensure you have a trip that you will remember for years to come. These activities include swimming, beach combing, bird and wildlife watching, walking along both the roads and the many paths throughout the park. Picnicking areas have grills and restroom facilities.
Active Attractions
For those visitors who have come here for an active sporting vacation, the park will also meet their needs. Many of the locals and tourists enjoy the challenge of sea kayaking. There are several areas where the roads come close to the shore and are efficient places to put in your kayak. Boating ramps are here for those who arrive for motor boating or sailing. During the winter time the park offers cross-country skiing trails. There are many hiking trails in the woods during every season.
Winter Months
It is important to know that during the winter months, vehicles are not allowed in Cresent Beach State Park. Visitors are more than welcome to either walk or ski around the beach or woods. There are daily fees for park use. This is a fabulous park to visit in both the on and off season times.