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arch said:
Great place for lobster. You choose the size and they do the rest. Terrific fried food. My favorite place in the world. We'll be there tomorrow.
If family is involved Reed State park is pretty neat for kids. Beach is OK but rocks and river make it an adventure for kids. It's right on the way.
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Just saw that kids aren't involved. Sorry.
If you stop in Freeport you might try Azures restaurant. Terrific place for chowder and just about anything else on the menu. However if lobster rolls are the goal for the day there are a couple of better choices across the street. (Park in the lot of the Catholic Church across and down the street a little)
 
In Kenebunkport, Mable's Lobster. If you want to drop a BUNDLE (note caps) - the White Barn, a 5-star -plus. Bring a coat - they wouldn't let Pres Bush in w/o one. HB Provisions for breakfast and coffee - another Bush favorite. Check his house on the island. Cape Arundel Inn is nice for the ocean view, but food wasn't the best.

On the way to Boothbay Harbor, Red's Eats in Wicasset, on Rt 1 at the bridge to BBH. Line is 1/4 mile long for lobster (rolls), etc. No exaggeration.

Will be sailing into Bar Harbor late in month - KB if plans change. See you there?
 
F it SJ, get on the boat in Portland and go to Nova Scotia instead. Or drive it. Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail will change your life.
 
8893 said:
F it SJ, get on the boat in Portland and go to Nova Scotia instead. Or drive it. Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail will change your life.
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Hit Oak Island just S of Halifax while you're there.
 
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8893 said:
I agree, for what you're looking for, Bar Harbor and Acadia would be perfect. Acadia has tremendous views and awesome bike trails. Bar Harbor has great places to eat and drink.
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Didn't realize Bar Harbor/Acadia is basically just another hour away from Rockport. Hmmm.
 
8893 said:
F it SJ, get on the boat in Portland and go to Nova Scotia instead. Or drive it. Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail will change your life.
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I would but I don't think my compatriots are as adventurous.
 
superjohn said:
Didn't realize Bar Harbor/Acadia is basically just another hour away from Rockport. Hmmm.
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PS: I was just kidding about Nova Scotia. It's awesome, but it's a haul. Need a week minimum.
 
PSS: I had my bike at Acadia, but iirc you could also rent decent ones in the area. The trails are crushed granite and a dream to ride on.
 
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4xChamps said:
If you want a beach I'd suggest Kennebunkport or Ogunquit. Very good food in those areas as well.
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It's been 20 years since I was there, but Sand Beach in Acadia NP is the most beautiful beach I ever saw, and I've been all over the world.
 
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huskyrob1 said:
It's been 20 years since I was there, but Sand Beach in Acadia NP is the most beautiful beach I ever saw, and I've been all over the world.
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Never been to Bar Harbor but I've heard good things. Only drawback is that it is wayyyyy up there
 
sledog said:
In Kenebunkport, Mable's Lobster. If you want to drop a BUNDLE (note caps) - the White Barn, a 5-star -plus. Bring a coat - they wouldn't let Pres Bush in w/o one. HB Provisions for breakfast and coffee - another Bush favorite. Check his house on the island. Cape Arundel Inn is nice for the ocean view, but food wasn't the best.

On the way to Boothbay Harbor, Red's Eats in Wicasset, on Rt 1 at the bridge to BBH. Line is 1/4 mile long for lobster (rolls), etc. No exaggeration.

Will be sailing into Bar Harbor late in month - KB if plans change. See you there?
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And if the line at Red's is back to the corner it's a 1 to 1 1/2 hour wait. They are in no big hurry to feed you. They don't have to be. This does mean that you could drive out to 5 Islands have a 2 pounder, drive back and be just in time to get in line for a Red's lobster roll ( or a hot dog).
 
arch said:
And if the line at Red's is back to the corner it's a 1 to 1 1/2 hour wait. They are in no big hurry to feed you. They don't have to be. This does mean that you could drive out to 5 Islands have a 2 pounder, drive back and be just in time to get in line for a Red's lobster roll ( or a hot dog).
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I find lobster rolls to be one of the most overrated things on the planet and at $26.50 for a Red's lobster roll there is zero chance I wait even 5 minutes to be ripped off.
 
@superjohn

Just got back from Maine. When in Portland we loved the whole bellys at Gilbert's Chowder House on Commercial Street (near Dry Dock). The libations kicked ass at Liquid Riot Bottling Company farther west on Commercial Street. Brewery and distillery. Great beer. Further inland is Rising Tide Brewery. I think they close at 7pm, tho.
 
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Excalibur said:
If you're up to it, take the ferry to Peaks Island and rent a bike.
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We heard there are reggae festivals every Sunday on Peak's Island. Reggae means ganja.
 
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Dove said:
@superjohn

Just got back from Maine. When in Portland we loved the whole bellys at Gilbert's Chowder House on Commercial Street (near Dry Dock). The libations kicked ass at Liquid Riot Bottling Company farther west on Commercial Street. Brewery and distillery. Great beer. Further inland is Rising Tide Brewery. I think they close at 7pm, tho.
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I love whole bellys.
 
@superjohn...if you slow down in the Freeport area right off there is a BBQ place right off I295 called Buck's Naked BBQ. Amazing.

And we did Rockland...Hill's Seafood Co. was a great lunch (lobster mac and cheese, cod reuben). And if there then you must trek up to Camden. Maybe get a schooner ride?
 
superjohn said:
Heading up to Maine next week and haven't really explored the state since I was a kid. Going to be spending a couple nights in the Portland area. What are some things I need to see, restaurant suggestions, best seafood shacks, prettiest drives etc.?
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Drive up to belfast and eat at youngs. Watch the boats sail in. Best lobster i have ever had. It is park tables but a great view of the bay. Yum
 
Also in support of everyone who's encouraging you to make the extra drive up to MDI/Bar Harbor. Acadia is beautiful and centering.
 
I was just in Ocean Park, Maine just south of Old Orchard. Fantastic beaches and beautiful inlets to explore. If you want some bomb coffee cake go to the deli in town. Phenomenal stuff
 
Pat's Pizza in Oreno is very good. You don't think of Maine and good pizza together but Pat's breaks that rule.
 
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8893 said:
F it SJ, get on the boat in Portland and go to Nova Scotia instead. Or drive it. Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail will change your life.
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Cabot Trail is indeed beautiful... if you don't get stuck behind a Winnebago going 5mph. The boat over from Portland has some of the most degenerate gamblers I've ever seen. There was one woman screaming she was just going to piss on the floor unless someone volunteered to hold her spot on the slot she'd been at all night. And Nova Scotia, outside of Halifax closes at 8pm. Gotta eat early. But those Digby scallops...

I miss Maine. Spent a lot of time there as a kid. Dad almost bought property on Sebago, which is still beautiful. Loved watching the seaplanes take off and land.

Not up to date on restaurants since haven't been there in 15 years, but Fore Street was excellent even back then. Do skip Old Orchard Beach. It's become the Quebecois' beach and they're not interested in assimilating there either.
 
I spend a lot of time in Maine. The Moosehead Lake area is spectacular. When you come into Greenville and overlook the lake, islands and evergreen trees it is truly stunning. It's a bit of a ride, but we'll worth it if natural beauty is your thing.
 
Chief00 said:
Pat's Pizza in Oreno is very good. You don't think of Maine and good pizza together but Pat's breaks that rule.
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Wow, Chief, you really do have some good info at times. Pat's in Orono still is exactly like it was when I first frequented in '73. I summer mid-coast (Stockton Springs) and go there at least a couple of times a month.

Superjohn, if you go to the properly recommended Acadia, you can also stop at the Pat's in Ellsworth for pizza and a good beer selection (Geahgan's Smiling Irish Bastard is very good, as is Baxter Stowaway IPA). There are lots of restaurants in Bar Harbor but are mostly tourist oriented.

You mentioned wanting to visit the Wyeth Museum in Rockland. It so happens that the first Friday of each month (so, this Friday the 4th) in Rockland is an evening Artwalk about town with all the galleries open, along with free admission to the Farnsworth (Wyeth) Museum. I'm planning on going. It's my birthday and my wife wants to take me to Cafe Miranda, also recommended. The Flatbread Company between Rockland and Rockport is good.

Camden is a beautiful town to visit. There used to be the landmark Cappy's, but it is now a Sea Dog Brewpub. We like Long Grain, and there are others, like Camden Deli.

Other favorites are The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Sea Dog in Topsham for the atmosphere, Beth's Farm in Warren, Young's in Belfast for lobster.

Though the GPS will try to take you via I-95, the Coastal Route (Route 1) through Brunswick, Bath, Rockland, etc. is the way to travel to that area.
 
Husky1972 said:
Wow, Chief, you really do have some good info at times. Pat's in Orono still is exactly like it was when I first frequented in '73. I summer mid-coast (Stockton Springs) and go there at least a couple of times a month.

Superjohn, if you go to the properly recommended Acadia, you can also stop at the Pat's in Ellsworth for pizza and a good beer selection (Geahgan's Smiling Irish Bastard is very good, as is Baxter Stowaway IPA). There are lots of restaurants in Bar Harbor but are mostly tourist oriented.

You mentioned wanting to visit the Wyeth Museum in Rockland. It so happens that the first Friday of each month (so, this Friday the 4th) in Rockland is an evening Artwalk about town with all the galleries open, along with free admission to the Farnsworth (Wyeth) Museum. I'm planning on going. It's my birthday and my wife wants to take me to Cafe Miranda, also recommended. The Flatbread Company between Rockland and Rockport is good.

Camden is a beautiful town to visit. There used to be the landmark Cappy's, but it is now a Sea Dog Brewpub. We like Long Grain, and there are others, like Camden Deli.

Other favorites are The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Sea Dog in Topsham for the atmosphere, Beth's Farm in Warren, Young's in Belfast for lobster.

Though the GPS will try to take you via I-95, the Coastal Route (Route 1) through Brunswick, Bath, Rockland, etc. is the way to travel to that area.
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Good summary.
 
superjohn said:
Didn't realize Bar Harbor/Acadia is basically just another hour away from Rockport. Hmmm.
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Much more than an hour. Plan on two hours. Rockport is a minimum of 45 mins. for me in one direction and Bar Harbor is 1 1/4 hour the other way, and I'm right off Route 1. But the drive is worth it.
 
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