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The
town of Camden, Maine is a beautiful North East town
with colonial style buildings and an active harbor.
The cute downtown is filled with specialty shops, restaurants,
and galleries. Restaurants of all price range overlook
the harbor and feature the freshest seafood of the Atlantic
Ocean, which is a must. There are also decadent ice
cream parlors and candy shops. The nightlife is not
like a big city, but Camden's chill vibe and great hospitality
makes it an East Coast gem filled with colonial charm. |
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Not
all public buildings in the town of Camden are wheelchair
accessible due to the snowy winters and their age. Some
have two steps to the entrance [above middle photo &
above left photo, left arrow]. However, some may have
a back entrance that is wheelchair friendly but is not
always the case. Nevertheless, there are still plenty
of places that are up to the ADA code, like this ramp
to a shoe store in the above right photo, or do not
have any stairs, like in the above left photo, right
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The
Lord
Camden Inn is located in the hub of the
downtown and is just feet from the ocean harbor. This
hotel is incredibly welcoming and accommodating for
a wheelchair traveler. For example, the hotel has a
portable ramp they can leave in the front entrance (above
right photo). Other traveling perks include a private
parking spot, free of charge, a block and a half away,
which needed a card to access. In addition, a complimentary
breakfast was available every morning on the 2nd floor.
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When
it comes to the room, unfortunately is no roll-in shower
but the Lord Camden Inn does offer a luxurious handicapped
room, located on the 2nd floor via elevator.The restroom
is extremely large and for the shower the hotel offers
additional bars to get in and out (shown in the above
right photo). There is also a roll-up sink (above right/left
photo) as well as a seat to put on the toilet if needed.
Accesses the bed is a jump but oh so soft and worth
the effort. There is also a great balcony overlooking
the street. |
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