Orr's Island, Maine
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This island is located on the coast of Maine about 10 miles south of Brunswick, Maine
heading south on Route 24. It is part of the Town of Harpswell. The island is almost
5 miles long and less than one mile wide. It is located about 47 miles from Portland, Maine. Orr's
Island is located between Great Island (to the north) and Bailey Island (to
the south) and is connected by Route 24 which runs north - south.
History of Orr's Island
See http://community.curtislibrary.com/hhs/history/townhist.htm.
Places to See on or near Orr's Island
Cribstone Bridge. This unique bridge was built in the 1920's and
joined Orr's Island and Bailey Island - spanning Will's Gut. It was
made of granite stone slabs quarried in Yarmouth and Pownal, Maine. It
is the only bridge like it in the world and is now a historical site.
A newer bridge has since replaced it. (see the picture at right).
Lowell's Cove. Located on the southeastern shoreline of Orr's Island.
Bailey Island. This island is located just south of Orr's Island. Some nice scenery and views.
Things to Do On and Near Orr's Island
Casco Bay Lines Nature Cruise. Takes place at noon-time. Runs from end of July to Labor Day. Catch the ride on the northern tip of Bailey Island near the public boat ramp and Cooks Lobster House.
H2Outfitters - Kayak Tours and Lessons Orr's Island, Maine 04066 1-800-20-KAYAK
Art Galleries and Studios in Harpswell and on Harpswell Islands by the Harpswell Business Association http://www.harpswellmaine.org/studios.html
List of Things to Do - By Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
Community Events Calendar by the Harpswell Anchor
Orr's-Bailey Yacht Club P.O. Box 236, Orr's Island, Maine 04066 www.obyc.org
How to Get to Orr's Island
From I-285 take the Topsham exit. Continue on to Route 1. Take the first exit at Cooks Corner. Take Route 24 South. It is
about 12 miles to Orr's Island. You will pass over Great Island to get to Orr's Island.
Maps of Orr's Island
Map of Harpswell Including Orr's Island by the Harpswell Business Association http://www.harpswellmaine.org/hba_imagemap.html
Map of Harpswell, Maine by Harpswell Festival http://www.harpswellfestival.org/directions/directions.htm
Casco Bay Chart by BoatMaine.US http://www.boatmaine.us/casco-chart-large.aspx
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Map of conserved land In Harpswell, Maine
Map of Midcoast Maine by MaineGuide.com
Weather on Orr's Island
Weather Underground http://www.wunderground.com/US/ME/Orrs_Island.html
Websites with Info on Orr's Island
Harpswell, Maine Business Association http://www.harpswellmaine.org/index.html
Town of Harpswell's Official Website http://www.harpswell.maine.gov
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust www.harpswelllandtrust.org
Places to Stay - Lodging
Little Island Motel 44 Little Island Road, Orr's Island, Maine 04066 (207) 833-2392 www.littleislandmotel.com
Orr's Island Camping 44 Bond Point Road, Orr's Island, Maine 04066 (207) 833-5595
Places to Eat - Dining
Cook's Lobster House 68 Garrison Cove Road, Bailey Island, ME 04003 www.cookslobster.com This restaurant is located at the northern tip of Bailey Island - just south of
Orr's Island across the bridge spanning Will's Gut. Great views, good service, lots of seating, great menu, sells alcohol, but is a little pricy.
Salt Cod Cafe "On the water's edge overlooking Harpswell Sound"
P.O. Box 98, 1894 Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24, Orr's Island, Maine 04066 (207) 833-6210
Books About Orr's Island
The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine , by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The story of a young girl's struggle to fit into the fabric of life of a fishing island in the mid-1800 century. Read more about Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Orr's Island Business Directory
Vail's Tree Service - Tree & Shrub Care Orr's Island - (207) 833-2949
Doris Anne Holman, author and illustrator of children's books Orr's Island, Maine www.dorisanne.com
H2Outfitters Sea Kayaking Trips & Instruction Orr's Island, Maine 04066 1-800-20-KAYAK www.h2outfitters.com
Homes & Harbors Real Estate Orr's Island, Maine (207) 729-0400 www.homesandharbors.com
Long Cove Builders P.O. Box 264, Orrs Island, ME 04066-0264 (207) 833-2900 www.longcovebuilders.com
Orrs Island Cemetary
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