luvmygdaughters
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Hubby and and I are thinking of visiting Maine for our vacation this year. Thoughts, places to visit, what to see? Any info on the subject would be appreciated. TIA.
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BuckeyeFan
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I am from Maine working here in SOMD. What kind of things are you interested in? Driving, flying?...how long are you staying? There is a lot to do in the summer!
Bay_Kat
Tropical
Been to Maine several times. I mainly went for the lighthouses. Think I got to visit every lighthouse in Maine. Old Orchard Beach was a favorite place of ours. The seasons are so strange, it got cold really early, like late August early September when we went. There is a forumite that I believe lives in Maine, he may chime in and point you to some good spots.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
No helmet laws for motorcycles,
"Beach" and "gravel pit" are interchangeable terms
The state bird is the mosquito
Subarus are on the road like pickup trucks here
Outlet stores outside of Freeport have the best deals
Sea Dog Brewing Co in Topsham is an awesome place to eat
"Summer" is the second week of August
Red's Eats in Wiscasset looks like a back yard tool shed but has the best lobster rolls in the state
mamatutu
mama to two
We went to Kennebunkport summer 1988, and stayed in a ocean front home. Our daughter had just turned two, so was able to have seafood. We ate our way through an extreme amount of lobster. Yum! It has always been one of our fave vacation memories.
A child has to wait until they are two before they can eat seafood?
Hessian
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Three Choices...
If you are a Hiker-Woodsy-chilly Lake kind of person: that is about 60% of the interior until you get toward the middle/top of Maine (Then, you'd better love bogs & potatoes).
If you like the Outlets, Shopping...well, A day at Freeport, One at Portland, and some of the extremely southern "digs" would satisfy.
If you are into the rocky coast, Lighthouses, Acadia-type....well, that is definitely everything from Casco Bay on up.
We just booked a rental above Acadia. (Been going up the coast for a dozen years+). Kayak with seals,...wander empty islands...get the best seafood evah,...yeah: that part of Maine is for me.
Rental? Try Hearts of Maine:
Maine vacation rental properties - cottages, cabins and other house rentals on the Downeast coast of Maine
(Prices a far more reasonable before the clamor of Summer, and above Bar Harbor)
If you are a Hiker-Woodsy-chilly Lake kind of person: that is about 60% of the interior until you get toward the middle/top of Maine (Then, you'd better love bogs & potatoes).
If you like the Outlets, Shopping...well, A day at Freeport, One at Portland, and some of the extremely southern "digs" would satisfy.
If you are into the rocky coast, Lighthouses, Acadia-type....well, that is definitely everything from Casco Bay on up.
We just booked a rental above Acadia. (Been going up the coast for a dozen years+). Kayak with seals,...wander empty islands...get the best seafood evah,...yeah: that part of Maine is for me.
Rental? Try Hearts of Maine:
Maine vacation rental properties - cottages, cabins and other house rentals on the Downeast coast of Maine
(Prices a far more reasonable before the clamor of Summer, and above Bar Harbor)
mamatutu
mama to two
That is what I always heard growing up, so I followed it. Maybe, things have changed, now.
BuckeyeFan
New Member
Red's Eats is ok, but way over priced and you stand in line for about 45-60 minutes during the summer...from a local standpoint, you can get great lobster rolls anywhere along the coast. If you are in that area, I would just make the drive to Boothbay Harbor (20 minutes) and eat a lobster roll on the water with a beautiful view!
luvmygdaughters
Well-Known Member
Thanks to all for the great information, I think we would be more interested in the lighthouses, shopping and eating. Hubby likes the breweries and local beer. We're still deciding on a location, but appreciate the input.
RPMDAD
Well-Known Member
Two Lights Lobster Shack near Portland. When i use to go there it was a real shack, BYOB and sat on picnic tables overlooking the coast. It has expanded over the years, beautiful scenery. And you get to see two lighthouses at one sitting.
About Us
Two Lights State Park is a state park located on Cape Elizabeth, Maine.[1] It is a popular point of destination for Maine residents and the many visitors who enjoy the state's rocky coast, named for two nearby lighthouses called the Cape Elizabeth Lights. Opened in 1961, the park spans 41 acres (170,000 m2) of rocky headlands and includes one of the Cape Elizabeth Lights (the Eastern light, still active), the remains of a World War II-era seacoast battery bunker, and a fire control tower. Standing high above the rocky coast and rolling surf, visitors have sweeping views of Casco Bay and the open Atlantic.
Two Lights State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sebago Lake area, in the summer.
Old Orchard Beach in the summer. Action doesn't start till July 4th.
As you can see i am definitely a summer Maine visitor, i hate winter weather.
About Us
Two Lights State Park is a state park located on Cape Elizabeth, Maine.[1] It is a popular point of destination for Maine residents and the many visitors who enjoy the state's rocky coast, named for two nearby lighthouses called the Cape Elizabeth Lights. Opened in 1961, the park spans 41 acres (170,000 m2) of rocky headlands and includes one of the Cape Elizabeth Lights (the Eastern light, still active), the remains of a World War II-era seacoast battery bunker, and a fire control tower. Standing high above the rocky coast and rolling surf, visitors have sweeping views of Casco Bay and the open Atlantic.
Two Lights State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sebago Lake area, in the summer.
Old Orchard Beach in the summer. Action doesn't start till July 4th.
As you can see i am definitely a summer Maine visitor, i hate winter weather.
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Dupontster
Would THIS face lie?
thesilentwoman
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Jeezum crow, what a bunch of Flatlanders...If you're going to Flatlanderize in Portland, visit Mackworth Island, just outside of town on RT 1 near Falmouth: lovely fairy houses and excellent views...the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, ME is on the way north just a bit off I-95, maybe 25 minutes N of Portland and they usually have a moose or two in residence...if you're going up Route 1, stop in Brunswick for the Chamberlain House or in Bath for the Maine Maritime Museum: interesting exhibits...head to Ft. Popham in Phippsburg: nice beach, nice fort...if you get to Pemaquid Point, be sure to drive a few minutes away to Colonial Fort William Henry in Bristol, cool little museum, cool old fort...Wisscasset is a lovely little town...just get off the beaten path: there's so much to see beyond the touristy crap...And if you're going as far as Bar Harbor, make sure to stop at the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory and Fort Knox: an elevator ride you won't forget and breathtaking views from the top...and if it's summer, be sure to stop by the Asticou Azalea Garden in Northwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island...one of the lovliest spots in the area...
Dupontster
Would THIS face lie?
Now that pretty much covered it didn't it? I'm tired now.. 
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aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
that's one of their mosquitos
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Thanks to all for the great information, I think we would be more interested in the lighthouses, shopping and eating. Hubby likes the breweries and local beer. We're still deciding on a location, but appreciate the input.
There is no 'best' lobster roll. There may be some bad ones but, we never had one and that includes 'THE' place in Kennebunkport and a stand at a flea market and a whole bunch in between. When you're starting with fresh Maine Lobster, that's pretty much it. Amount of mayonnaise, or none, is one thing to ask about, if you care, and how much lettuce they add. Best thing to do is go by a lobster 'pound' and either eat there are take 'em back to your place and gorge.
Maine is gorgeous. Maine is buggy. Maine is where EVERYONE else is a Southerner. Maine is where the foreign language is French, not Spanish. Maine has the politest rude people I've ever met. For extra fun, just tell anyone you get a conversation going with that you're thinking of moving to Maine. "Oh, wouldn't like that. We don't want you heyah."
You'll have a wicked good time.
luvmygdaughters
Well-Known Member
I was trying to think of the place my parents went to when they visited Maine, many years ago. It was Baileys Island. Anybody on here been there? My parents took 8mm movie when they were there and looked gorgeous.
Hessian
Well-Known Member
Bailey's & Orrs--Harpswell
The place is generally unchanged-water on both sides, cabins, great kayaking & a few tiny beaches. There is a campground out on Orr's. Brunswick is the nearest town for supplies. Several cabin/home rentals in the area-very peaceful.
We were there for a week last summer.
**Don't skip the candy & ice cream store on Bailey's!
**The Cribstone bridge has two delicious restaurants nearby.
**Go over to Land's End for touristy stuff & sit on the small beach
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If you are the historical fiction type: Harriet Beecher Stowe spent a summer there & wrote a novel based on her experiences--
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0618083472...e=asn&creative=395109&creativeASIN=0618083472
The place is generally unchanged-water on both sides, cabins, great kayaking & a few tiny beaches. There is a campground out on Orr's. Brunswick is the nearest town for supplies. Several cabin/home rentals in the area-very peaceful.
We were there for a week last summer.
**Don't skip the candy & ice cream store on Bailey's!
**The Cribstone bridge has two delicious restaurants nearby.
**Go over to Land's End for touristy stuff & sit on the small beach
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If you are the historical fiction type: Harriet Beecher Stowe spent a summer there & wrote a novel based on her experiences--
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0618083472...e=asn&creative=395109&creativeASIN=0618083472
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