If you’re seeking a boat-friendly destination with rich history and breathtaking beauty you should consider a trip to Great Diamond Island. Part of a century-old fort and former military stronghold, Great Diamond Island, former known as Fort McKinley, served in defense of Portland from the Spanish-American War to World War II.
Today, the former officer quarters and barracks have been converted to lovely year-round residences, many of which are available to rent on a weekly and monthly basis. Miles of walking trails through old-growth forests, a first-class restaurant, general store, picnic area and beach, biking trails, historic interpretive areas await you on the island.
The only traffic you’ll see once you arrive on the island is golf carts and all if the islands amenities are within walking distance. There is dock space for boating visitors and the Casco Bay Lines ferry provides year-round service to the island.
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| Sunset in Diamond Cove. Photo: diamondcove.com |
Today, the former officer quarters and barracks have been converted to lovely year-round residences, many of which are available to rent on a weekly and monthly basis. Miles of walking trails through old-growth forests, a first-class restaurant, general store, picnic area and beach, biking trails, historic interpretive areas await you on the island.
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Diamond's Edge Restaurant and General Store, Photo: diamondcove.com |
The only traffic you’ll see once you arrive on the island is golf carts and all if the islands amenities are within walking distance. There is dock space for boating visitors and the Casco Bay Lines ferry provides year-round service to the island.
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Fort McKinley circa 1932. Photo: diamondcove.com |
