New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-25
UdTERING-PLACE NOTES.

The most comfortable and cheapest way to
reach Mount Desert from Boston, it is said, is to 20 by
rail to Portland, Me-, aud complete the journey by
The trip along the rugged shore of Maine is
delightful one and there is romantic spot on
the coast than Mount Desert. 60 As fashionable
resort EastpOrt, Me-, offers few attractions But
quiet fine scenery cool breezes and perfectly safe
bay fishing and boating may be enjoyed thoroughly at
this little sea-bahing port Of Maine. 80 pleasant
Summer trip may be enjoyed by going by beat from
Boston 10 South China, Ne. The place is beautifully
situated the head Of the China Lakes, and by
the DrigO Mineral Springs. - Old Orchard Beach,
with its beach fourteen miles long, its excellent fac
ties for boating, driving and bathing and the charming
walks i'll the vicinity is apparently becoming the favor
ite New-England resort. 60 At Brant Rock, Marsh
field Mass. flannel shirts. straw hats and old WOODEN
trousers comprise the prevailing costume for men and
boys. Shoes are not considered necessary part of
ones outfit The special attractyeness OF the place Is
the fishing and hunting. 60 large area of land on
the south Nantucket Island has been laid out into
building lots and it is thought the splendid beach and
deep.sea fishing which abounds there will attract
great many purchasers
The State of New Hampshire has only seaport and
only 10 miles of seacoast but from Hampton River
the west "Od Strawberry Bank on the east every
rod OF the full of fine seaside attractions -
The long ride uphill from Bristol n. H., TO the top Of
Peaked Hill is forgotten in the enjoyment of the splendid
view OF hill and dale that Is obtained. Mounts Kear-
sarge, Moosauk, Chocoma, Jefferson Washington, and
many others, plainly seen. while Lake Win
upiseogees CLASSY surface only mile or two dis
tant almost merged into the horizon" says c0rre-
spondent, portsmouth HarbOr could be seen co miles
away, while Newfound Lake seemed pond almost at
our feet" s. The very words mountain scenery q"
suggest grandeur 1t is to be found in abundance. with
walks drives and fishing at hand. in West Thornton
n II. - BY the opening of the new railway from
he ito al re-
brought day to Saratoga, Lake George and
all Western and Northern wateringplaces than before
Scenery on the route Is said to be both beautiful
aud grand. 80 Watkins Glen, on Seneca Lake. N Y,
becoming each succeeding year more popular resort
for peasureseekers from all parts OF the country. Ac
cdens those who visit the Glen, 1t is said, can only
occur through carelessness. The pathways
although narrow, and wherever ledge has threaten
ing look the protection of hapdrail is always found.
There is very little surf at Old Point Comfort Va, but
no undertow endangers the life OF the bather. The
ba hing beach is easily reached from the new Hygea
Hotel and nearly all its guests daily enjoy the seabah
ing Berkeley Springs, Virginia. situated In deep
valley surrounded by rugged mountains, ntersected by
deep rayine AFFORD ample material for the artists pen
ell as well as liberal amount OF study to 1.-THE admirers
OF picturesque nature. - Wytheville said TO be the
prettiest town in Southwestern Virginia. is the resting
Mace OF those who seek the resort in that section being
within easy reach Of all the fashionable springs. Just
back OF the town, what is called pine RIDGE Is
tound fine chaybeate water On the main road leading
from the depot to the courthouse is the big Spring.
About two miles from the town, up the mountain s a
polnt called the CHIMNEY Rocks" that can only be
reached on horseback by foot. The Rocks are a
natural curiosity but they forgotten in the enjoy
ent OF the magnificent landscape ~ be seen from them
go Paroquot Springs, near Sheppardsyille, KY, seem
10 commend themselves especially families. nurses
and children being seen there IN great numbers. g
Rockcase Springs situated upon the banks OF the river
OF that NAME a crystal like mountain stream OF Ken
tuey is one of avOrte home resorts OF the citizens
OF that state The boating shing and bathing every
one may enjoy and fine freesOne water be had by
all those who do not wish the medicinal waters. The
hunting ash in most parts OF tho State, Is good land
occasionally the hunters bring in a deer.
Bethesda Hygeia, Lethia, Horeb Excelsior, Mineral
Rock and Fountain Spring some OF the springs at
Waukesha Wis. whose waters are claimed to possess
extraordinary restorative properties The lastnamed
spripg was opened year ago. and on the nrst OF the
present month hotel was opened near by. On lands
contiguous 10 the hotel grounds it is now proposed to
erect a number OF picturesque cottage. 60 Orchard
Lake Michigan is said TO be preGminently the place Of
Summer resort in that State for families II is quiet
and cool place. and during the present season has, In
addition 70 visitors within the borders Of Michigan
many from Illinois and the South. Grand Isle, In
the Gulf OF Mexico. too distant and probably TOO
according correspondents 10 Il watering place at
which the bill o fare marvellous and the board very
cheap.