The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-07
Canadian Malls,
sum m Err RESORTS.
The Attractions Of Cape Elizabeth
and Falmouth.

portland Correspondence Of Albany Journal.l
The prominence Of Mr.. Blaine and ma
tional interest in the workings of prohibit
ton prevent the State of Maine from becom-
ing terra iRcognita, and it Is gradually
dawning on peoples minds that "down
east" as represented by this city at least, is
but three hours ride from Boston, and that
the State as a whole is developing resources
and an enterprise that are receiving recogni-
tion and gradually pushing the State into the
first rank. But it is to our matchless sea-
coast as a summer resort that Is chiefly due
the present interest in the State. 1t is com
ing to be known as the playground Of the
nation. while the interior lakes and the
great solitary mountains and deep, health
giving forests Of the northern and eastern
sections yield to no other resorts In fascina-
tions for lovers Of outdoor life and Of restful
hours spent near to natures heart.
RESTING PLACES NEAR PORTLAND.
1t is of the attractions Of the summer re-
sorts near this city would write. Portland
is city Of about 81, 700 people. the largest in
the commonwealth and the key to the great
state lying back of it, as large as all the 9TH
er New England States combined. About
fully blended. BY going even to the wharves
one can look of on the ocean, while smart
walker in half an hour can leave the busy
little city behind him and imagine himself IN
some quiet, prosperous agricultural section
in remote Aroostook county. To most wea-
ry, exhausted mOrtals who are anticipating
a summers rest Of any length OF time, the
contemplation Of a scene where on one hand
the quiet, contented aspect Of country life Is
joy beyond all Others. In such surround,
ings as these are the aches Of body, mind and
spirit hurried away by an unseen hand.
A MATcHLEss STRETCH OF COAST.
Such attractions as these do the resorts
about Portland offer to summer tourists and
especially those who contemplate the selec-
tiOn Of permanent summer home. As much
interest is manifested in this part Of the
Maine coast, few words Of description may
not be amss. The harbOr itself Is consid-
one Of the best on the Atlantic coast. Casco
bay, into which the harbor opens, IS dotted
with large and beautiful islands, admirably
located for summer resorts and residences.
Falmouth, too, lying north Of the city, al
ready has many fine cottages. These places,
and many like them, are most accessible 10
the city, steamboats,, trains, ana 70 lanu
points, carriages continually plying between
them
THE GEM OF RESORTS.
Perhaps Cape Elizabeth, one Of the larg-
est, richest and best farming towns in the
State, has the most attractions for cottagers.
It's ocean frontage, a number OF miles In
length, is truly magnificent, part OF It con-
sisting Of beach. the sand being similar to
the famous diamond, dust" sand Of Old
Orchard--only 20 miles away. Then. too,
there are high rocky headlands reminding
one Of the bold precipices of Grand Menan,
while gentler slopes to the sea lend pleasing
variety. Cape Elizabeth In every part Is
picturesque and grand, commanding exten.
sive views Of the many Islands, near and
remote, and glorious sweeps OF the broad
ocean. At some points the White Mountains
are observable; also the inland country, the
historic Portland city, the three lighthouses
and other interesting and romantic spots.
Already many cottages have been erected IN
different parts of the spacious old town; the
wonder is that so much Of this bare seashore
property Is allowed to remain In the hands
Of the farmers who, with their ancestors,
have held IL for many years. Much OF the
land as vet untaKen faces full and tair on
the ocean. Surely the investors from other
States who are making liberal purchases ia
other parts of the State will not much longer
pass by this tempting opportunity. The
road which follows the course OF the shore
from the city Is the old kings Highway,
being part Of the ancient route between
Portland and Boston. The views OF the
ocean from this and other driveways,-and
Cape Elizabeth Is "A paradise for lovers OF
carriage driving and horseback exercise-are
matehless in their beauty. Cape Cottage Is
a charming hotel, three miles distant from
the city, while on Cushing's Island Is the
Ottawa, prettily set among group OF pic
turesque cottages. Were Portland large
city there might be a fear that frequent ex-
cursionists would ''Infest the ground, but
there Is no railroad to bring them 10 num-
hers and the Cape being eight miles long
affords room for everybody. Many from
places outside the State are learning oil the
charms of Cape Elizabeth and we are expect
ing a number of new cottagers this summer.
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