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About an hour from the house is Boothbay Harbor. Worth the trip. Must see. This town has great views, restaurants, boat cruises.
105 locals recommend
Boothbay Harbor
About an hour from the house is Boothbay Harbor. Worth the trip. Must see. This town has great views, restaurants, boat cruises.
If you’re up for a drive head to Damariscotta. Great shops, restaurants, and views. There are a lot of oyster beds in that area and this town offers an Oyster & Wine Pairing Boat Cruise.
56 locals recommend
Damariscotta
If you’re up for a drive head to Damariscotta. Great shops, restaurants, and views. There are a lot of oyster beds in that area and this town offers an Oyster & Wine Pairing Boat Cruise.
Sightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleTake a ferry ride (leaves from Old Port) to Peaks Island. Peaks has restaurants and shops to visit as well as the scenery.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Take a ferry ride (leaves from Old Port) to Peaks Island. Peaks has restaurants and shops to visit as well as the scenery.
Oh…. Monhegan Island. Take a ferry out of Boothbay Harbor to this island. Lots to do including a brewery and restaurant. Contact Hardy Boat Ferry for details.
77 locals recommend
Monhegan Island
Oh…. Monhegan Island. Take a ferry out of Boothbay Harbor to this island. Lots to do including a brewery and restaurant. Contact Hardy Boat Ferry for details.
Another favorite town of ours is Camden Maine. So beautiful and loaded with shops and restaurants.
184 locals recommend
Camden
Another favorite town of ours is Camden Maine. So beautiful and loaded with shops and restaurants.
Food scene
Visit Kennepunkport center. It’s beautiful. Make sure to take a ride around the Bush Residence. It’s really a gorgeous spot.
In that same area (but not within walking distance) is a great fish market called Langsford Road Lobster & Fish. They also have the best clam chowder around.
Up the street from Langsford is my favorite gift shop called Farm + Table.
131 locals recommend
Kennebunkport
Visit Kennepunkport center. It’s beautiful. Make sure to take a ride around the Bush Residence. It’s really a gorgeous spot.
In that same area (but not within walking distance) is a great fish market called Langsford Road Lobster & Fish. They also have the best clam chowder around.
Up the street from Langsford is my favorite gift shop called Farm + Table.
Great spot (in fact that whole area is a must see). The best brussel sprout appetizer around.
51 locals recommend
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveGreat spot (in fact that whole area is a must see). The best brussel sprout appetizer around.
Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington AveTry their Ginger or Blueberry Kombucha.
Maine Mead Works
51 Washington AveIf you like mead visit Maine Mead Works at 51 Washington Ave.
Sit on the back deck at Luke’s Lobster or the Porthole and enjoy a lobster roll while taking in the sun and water. By the way, the Porthole has the best avocado fries and calamari salad.
45 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland PierSit on the back deck at Luke’s Lobster or the Porthole and enjoy a lobster roll while taking in the sun and water. By the way, the Porthole has the best avocado fries and calamari salad.
There are tons of lobster rolls around but one of the best is in a general store just outside Boothbay Harbor - Trevett Country Store in Trevett Maine.
Trevett
There are tons of lobster rolls around but one of the best is in a general store just outside Boothbay Harbor - Trevett Country Store in Trevett Maine.
Duckfat
43 Middle StStreet & Co
33 Wharf StEvo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore StThe Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StNovare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaBlyth & Burrows
26 Exchange StScales
68 Commercial StEventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StSolo Italiano
100 Commercial StThe Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StMust try their popcorn to start.
A favorite of ours. Expect a wait - not sure they take reservations.
67 locals recommend
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StA favorite of ours. Expect a wait - not sure they take reservations.
Emilitsa
547 Congress Stour favorite greek restaurant ever, I think.
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StLocal 188
685 Congress StScratch Baking Co
416 Preble StPortland Shopping
Portland Flee-For-All at 585 Congress Street. This shop offers a collection of eclectic vintage furniture and clothing. It is only open on Friday & Saturday.
41 locals recommend
Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StPortland Flee-For-All at 585 Congress Street. This shop offers a collection of eclectic vintage furniture and clothing. It is only open on Friday & Saturday.
Portland Architectural Salvage at 131 Preble Street. This has multiple floors of unique furniture, hardware, doors, lights, etc.
12 locals recommend
Portland Architectural salvage
131 Preble StPortland Architectural Salvage at 131 Preble Street. This has multiple floors of unique furniture, hardware, doors, lights, etc.
If you like consignment shops try Cherished Possessions. It's hit or miss but I've found some treasures there.
Cherished Possessions
64 Auburn StIf you like consignment shops try Cherished Possessions. It's hit or miss but I've found some treasures there.
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfA Must! Even if you're not buying -- just stop in.
Brewery
If you have a pup with you and can take some time out to travel to this brewery, we recommend Funky Bow Brewing Company. They’re located in Lyman ME which is about 35 minutes from the house. Great beer, pizza, and live music. The best part is that they have a pretty strict No Leash Law – All Pups Run Free. Mostly our dogs hang around the pizza ovens.
32 locals recommend
Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Company
21 Ledgewood LnIf you have a pup with you and can take some time out to travel to this brewery, we recommend Funky Bow Brewing Company. They’re located in Lyman ME which is about 35 minutes from the house. Great beer, pizza, and live music. The best part is that they have a pretty strict No Leash Law – All Pups Run Free. Mostly our dogs hang around the pizza ovens.
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StGoodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StMaine Beer Company
525 US-1Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlBull Jagger Brewing Company
1 Industrial WayNonesuch River Brewing
201 Gorham RdCity advice
Don't miss
The Saturday and Wednesday Farmer's Market is a must
Every Saturday starting at 7:00am in Deering Park at 92 Deering Ave. Local farmers throughout Maine. We love it. We also advise getting there early. It gets very busy and tough to find parking.
Every Wednesday starting at 9:00am at 456 Congress Street. This is in Old Port. Again, local farmers throughout Maine.
Don't miss
A sail around Casco Bay is a must
Contact Calendar Islands Sailing for details
Don't miss
Exchange Street in Old Port
lots of shopping and local restaurants. In this area you’ll find Blanche + Mimi, Gus & Ruby, Fitz and Bennett, Folly 101, Campfire Studios, Lisa Marie’s, 22 Milk Street, Flowers & Candy, and many more. All these shops are located in Portland’s Old Port area.