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Cape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. A residential and resort area situated on the southern shore of Casco Bay just south of Portland, Maine, Cape Elizabeth is home to Crescent Beach State Park and Two Lights State Park.
Cape Elizabeth is the location of the Beach to Beacon 10-kilometer road race that starts at Crescent Beach State Park (the "beach") and ends at Portland Head Light (the "beacon"). This road race attracts world class runners and was founded by 1984 Olympics marathon gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson who grew up in Cape Elizabeth.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.4 square miles (151.3 km2), of which, 14.7 square miles (38.2 km2) of it is land and 43.7 square miles (113.1 km2) of it is water. The town includes two islands. Ram Island, very small and unoccupied and the larger Richmond's Island used primarily for farming. The total area is 74.78% water. The nearest city is Portland. Portland Head Light, claimed to be the most-photographed lighthouse in the world, is actually located in Cape Elizabeth in what is now called Fort Williams Park.
Cape Elizabeth Area Code is 207
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Old Orchard Beach Region Map
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Cape Elizabeth and nearby Attractions
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- Crescent Beach State Park
- Fort Williams Park Museum at Portland Head Light
- Two Lights State Park
- Portland Public Market
- Ferry Beach State Park
- Cliff House Beach
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Things To Do In Cape Elizabeth
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While at Cape Elizabeth, one can visit the Crescent Beach State Park and the Two Lights State Park. The Crescent Beach and the Cliff House Beach offers a number of recreational facilities. One can enjoy shopping at the Pond Cove Shopping Center. Tourists can also visit the Children's Museum of Maine, the Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach and Higgins Beach.
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Cape Elizabeth Transportation
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Portland International Airport is nearby.
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Cape Elizabeth Higher Education
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Thw University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph's College and the University of New England-University Campus are some of the nearest colleges and universities.
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Cape Elizabeth, ME - Web Resources
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