The Southern Maine Guidebook

Pamela
The Southern Maine Guidebook

Beaches

83 locals recommend
Ogunquit Beach
83 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Cape Neddick Beach
7 locals recommend
35 locals recommend
Short Sands
35 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach Ave
48 locals recommend
49 locals recommend
Wells Beach
49 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Parsons Beach
Parsons St
23 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Kennebunk Beach
29 locals recommend

Outdoor Activities

This 1600 acre farm property is located at the Wells Estuarine Reserve and abuts the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. They have many easy trails and on that leads to the beach on Drake’s Island which is significantly less crowded than Ogunquit beach at all time of the year.
21 locals recommend
Wells Reserve at Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm Rd
21 locals recommend
This 1600 acre farm property is located at the Wells Estuarine Reserve and abuts the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. They have many easy trails and on that leads to the beach on Drake’s Island which is significantly less crowded than Ogunquit beach at all time of the year.
- Parking for mountain is about a half mile past the entrance of the Center for Wildlife. The summit can be reached by car and has a easy, handicap-accessible trail at the summit. The mountain takes only 25 minutes to summit by foot and about an hour round trip. There is a vast network of trails in the area, most of the trails off the mountain are better for mountain biking as the main trails to summit are rocky. XC skiing trails in winter, sledding at summit. Excellent place to catch the sunrise or sunset. Panoramic views of Cape Porpoise, Nubble point, Portsmouth, and Mt. Washington.
109 locals recommend
Mount Agamenticus
109 locals recommend
- Parking for mountain is about a half mile past the entrance of the Center for Wildlife. The summit can be reached by car and has a easy, handicap-accessible trail at the summit. The mountain takes only 25 minutes to summit by foot and about an hour round trip. There is a vast network of trails in the area, most of the trails off the mountain are better for mountain biking as the main trails to summit are rocky. XC skiing trails in winter, sledding at summit. Excellent place to catch the sunrise or sunset. Panoramic views of Cape Porpoise, Nubble point, Portsmouth, and Mt. Washington.
From the intersection of Rte. 1 and Rte. 91, take 91 about 3 miles and entrance will be on right. Easy hiking, riverfront views.
Highland Farm Preserve
321 Cider Hill Rd
From the intersection of Rte. 1 and Rte. 91, take 91 about 3 miles and entrance will be on right. Easy hiking, riverfront views.
17 locals recommend
Great Island Common
301 Wentworth Rd
17 locals recommend
67 locals recommend
Prescott Park
105 Marcy St
67 locals recommend
This is a demonstration garden I manage in Falmouth, it's lovely and located right by the Presumpscot River. Great place to walk through the gardens and have a picnic!
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm
200 Presumpscot Point Road
This is a demonstration garden I manage in Falmouth, it's lovely and located right by the Presumpscot River. Great place to walk through the gardens and have a picnic!
If you are up for a day trip, the botanical gardens are totally worth it. It's about a 2 hour drive from our place.
163 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens Dr
163 locals recommend
If you are up for a day trip, the botanical gardens are totally worth it. It's about a 2 hour drive from our place.
Nice easy walking loop - ADA accessible.
62 locals recommend
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port Rd
62 locals recommend
Nice easy walking loop - ADA accessible.

Sightseeing

Take Rte. 1 to Rte. 103 heading into Kittery. Historic Naval Fort.
45 locals recommend
Fort McClary State Historic Site
Pepperrell Road
45 locals recommend
Take Rte. 1 to Rte. 103 heading into Kittery. Historic Naval Fort.

Shopping

Best outdoor recreation store in the area.
60 locals recommend
Kittery Trading Post
301 U.S. 1
60 locals recommend
Best outdoor recreation store in the area.

Food scene

Saturdays, May 11- Nov. 6, 8am-12pm
Portsmouth Farmers’ Market
1 Junkins Ave
Saturdays, May 11- Nov. 6, 8am-12pm
9 locals recommend
Kennebunk Farmers' Market
Garden Street
9 locals recommend
Located at the infamous Cliff House Maine, this restaurant and property is a must visit during the off season. They are not open to outside guests during the summer months.
6 locals recommend
The Tiller Restaurant
591 Shore Road
6 locals recommend
Located at the infamous Cliff House Maine, this restaurant and property is a must visit during the off season. They are not open to outside guests during the summer months.
14 locals recommend
Jonathan's Ogunquit
92 Bourne Ln
14 locals recommend
Awesome food, really great choice for vegans and vegetarians.
41 locals recommend
Bandaloop
1200 Portland Road
41 locals recommend
Awesome food, really great choice for vegans and vegetarians.
One of the best farmers markets in the area. Open beginning in late April/early May on Saturdays, 7am-1pm
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering Ave
64 locals recommend
One of the best farmers markets in the area. Open beginning in late April/early May on Saturdays, 7am-1pm
Awesome sushi spot in Ogunquit
Black Sushi House
259 Main St
Awesome sushi spot in Ogunquit
This is by far the best bread bakery in the area. Night Moves Bread uses local grains and all of their breads are naturally leavened.
Night Moves Bread
695 W Point Ln
This is by far the best bread bakery in the area. Night Moves Bread uses local grains and all of their breads are naturally leavened.
Awesome Colombian food in Portland.
8 locals recommend
MAIZ colombian street food
621 Forest Ave
8 locals recommend
Awesome Colombian food in Portland.
Tandem has the best coffee and pastries around. This is a must visit place, but go early, there are often lines especially on the weekend). Visitors are known to buy slices of pie for breakfast because this place is THAT good.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 locals recommend
Tandem has the best coffee and pastries around. This is a must visit place, but go early, there are often lines especially on the weekend). Visitors are known to buy slices of pie for breakfast because this place is THAT good.
Judy Gibson is amazing! We worked with the head chef/owner, Chris Wilcox back in the day. His food is unbelievably good, so go make a reservation today. Awesome cocktails too.
Judy Gibson Restaurant
171 Ocean Street
Judy Gibson is amazing! We worked with the head chef/owner, Chris Wilcox back in the day. His food is unbelievably good, so go make a reservation today. Awesome cocktails too.
Woodfired sourdough bagels - do I need to say more? This place is fantastic!
13 locals recommend
Rover Bagel
10 W Point Ln
13 locals recommend
Woodfired sourdough bagels - do I need to say more? This place is fantastic!
Fantastic food and drink. A must visit.
16 locals recommend
Walkers Maine
1273 US-1
16 locals recommend
Fantastic food and drink. A must visit.
One of our favorite places to eat.
42 locals recommend
Anju Noodle Bar
7 Wallingford Square
42 locals recommend
One of our favorite places to eat.
The best indian food around. Great options for vegetarians.
31 locals recommend
Tulsi Indian Restaurant
20 Walker St
31 locals recommend
The best indian food around. Great options for vegetarians.
Beach Pea does it all! Sandwiches, pastries, cakes, coffee, cookies... you name it.
43 locals recommend
Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State Rd
43 locals recommend
Beach Pea does it all! Sandwiches, pastries, cakes, coffee, cookies... you name it.
A local favorite.
66 locals recommend
The Black Birch
2 Government St
66 locals recommend
A local favorite.
A nearby breakfast and lunch spot, good food at decent price. Definitely recommend, but go early as the locals love going there.
18 locals recommend
The Greenery Cafe
369 Main St
18 locals recommend
A nearby breakfast and lunch spot, good food at decent price. Definitely recommend, but go early as the locals love going there.
Fantastic view, excellent dinner right on the water. Definitely on higher price end.
16 locals recommend
M.C. Perkins Cove
111 Perkins Cove Rd
16 locals recommend
Fantastic view, excellent dinner right on the water. Definitely on higher price end.
Good pizza, local beer right in Ogunquit.
24 locals recommend
Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer
228 Main St
24 locals recommend
Good pizza, local beer right in Ogunquit.
15 locals recommend
Loveshack Juicery
68 Shore Rd
15 locals recommend
Great place for vegetarian and vegan food.
26 locals recommend
Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar
35 Portwalk Pl
26 locals recommend
Great place for vegetarian and vegan food.
Amazing pastries! Definitely go early before they sell out.
18 locals recommend
Elephantine Bakery
10 Commercial Alley
18 locals recommend
Amazing pastries! Definitely go early before they sell out.
Gilly's Diner is a favorite local spot. It's one of those places you go after you've had a few drinks and want a snack. Poutine is pretty solid.
Gilley's Diner
175 Fleet St
Gilly's Diner is a favorite local spot. It's one of those places you go after you've had a few drinks and want a snack. Poutine is pretty solid.
Las Olas is like the local chipotle but with more options and really good sauces.
25 locals recommend
Las Olas Taqueria
1517 Post Rd
25 locals recommend
Las Olas is like the local chipotle but with more options and really good sauces.
Anthony's Food Shop is a one stop shop. You can fill up your tank, order a delicious pizza, pick up craft beer, order a coffee... you name it. Great spot to stop by right before you hit the road.
18 locals recommend
Anthony's Food Shop
679 US-1
18 locals recommend
Anthony's Food Shop is a one stop shop. You can fill up your tank, order a delicious pizza, pick up craft beer, order a coffee... you name it. Great spot to stop by right before you hit the road.
A pretty awesome selection of burgers (vegetarian options available) and delicious hand cut fries.
10 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Burgers
765 US-1
10 locals recommend
A pretty awesome selection of burgers (vegetarian options available) and delicious hand cut fries.
The only restaurant with good food on the docks in Portsmouth. Excellent view.
30 locals recommend
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow St
30 locals recommend
The only restaurant with good food on the docks in Portsmouth. Excellent view.
Good coffee and food, but most importantly, you HAVE to order a cruller. They are out of this world.
66 locals recommend
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford Square
66 locals recommend
Good coffee and food, but most importantly, you HAVE to order a cruller. They are out of this world.
They make some killer potato donuts and have a second location in Scarborough.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave
220 locals recommend
They make some killer potato donuts and have a second location in Scarborough.
Local ice cream made right. Definitely a must visit ice cream spot.
7 locals recommend
Sweetcream Dairy
128 Main St
7 locals recommend
Local ice cream made right. Definitely a must visit ice cream spot.
Rococo Ice Cream makes some killer flavors, always interesting and unique.
23 locals recommend
Rococo Ice Cream
8 Spring St
23 locals recommend
Rococo Ice Cream makes some killer flavors, always interesting and unique.
A must visit, but limited seating so go early for breakfast.
35 locals recommend
Palace Diner
18 Franklin St
35 locals recommend
A must visit, but limited seating so go early for breakfast.
38 locals recommend
Baharat
91 Anderson St
38 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Rose Foods
428 Forest Ave
30 locals recommend
Same owners as Black Birch. Great comfort food.
8 locals recommend
Chapel + Main Restaurant|Brewery
83 Main St
8 locals recommend
Same owners as Black Birch. Great comfort food.
Nice small market that makes delicious pizza.
12 locals recommend
Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington Ave
12 locals recommend
Nice small market that makes delicious pizza.
Delicious greek food in Ogunquit.
Nikanos
173 Main St
Delicious greek food in Ogunquit.

Entertainment

Check out their schedule for local shows
19 locals recommend
The Press Room
77 Daniel St
19 locals recommend
Check out their schedule for local shows
They host several local musicians in the early evening, perfect for a dinner and a show combo.
17 locals recommend
Portsmouth Athenaeum
9 Market Square
17 locals recommend
They host several local musicians in the early evening, perfect for a dinner and a show combo.
One of our favorite places in Ogunquit. Leavitt Theatre does it all - movies, music, bar, food, etc.
22 locals recommend
The Leavitt Theatre
259 Main Street
22 locals recommend
One of our favorite places in Ogunquit. Leavitt Theatre does it all - movies, music, bar, food, etc.
Their cocktail cruise is the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day.
10 locals recommend
Finestkind Inc
70 Perkins Cove Rd
10 locals recommend
Their cocktail cruise is the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day.
14 locals recommend
The Dance Hall
7 Walker St
14 locals recommend
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main St
101 locals recommend
Enjoy awesome donation based concerts in the park. Perfect for an evening picnic.
42 locals recommend
Prescott Park Arts Festival
105 Marcy St
42 locals recommend
Enjoy awesome donation based concerts in the park. Perfect for an evening picnic.
28 locals recommend
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow St
28 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Garden Street Bowl
1 Garden St
19 locals recommend
47 locals recommend
Ogunquit Museum-American Art
543 Shore Rd
47 locals recommend
Barn Gallery
3 Hartwig Ln
79 locals recommend
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut St
79 locals recommend

Breweries/Bars

Unique, locally brewed beer. They use a lot of interesting botanicals in their beer.
22 locals recommend
Earth Eagle Brewings
175 High St
22 locals recommend
Unique, locally brewed beer. They use a lot of interesting botanicals in their beer.
A wide selection of local beer on tap and a great place for shooting pool.
Legends Billiards & Tavern
80 Hanover Street
A wide selection of local beer on tap and a great place for shooting pool.
21 locals recommend
Liar's Bench Beer Company
459 Islington St
21 locals recommend
Local dive bar
Daniel Street Tavern
111 Daniel St
Local dive bar
Local outdoor dive bar. They also host many local musicians.
18 locals recommend
Lobster in The Rough
1000 1
18 locals recommend
Local outdoor dive bar. They also host many local musicians.
Fantastic local distillery
14 locals recommend
Wiggly Bridge Distillery Beach
19 Railroad Ave
14 locals recommend
Fantastic local distillery
23 locals recommend
Tributary Brewing
10 Shapleigh Rd
23 locals recommend
Local dive bar
10 locals recommend
Litchfield's Bar and Grill Restaurant
2135 Post Rd
10 locals recommend
Local dive bar
Great cider and kombucha spot, they are branching out and making other products now too.
47 locals recommend
Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson St
47 locals recommend
Great cider and kombucha spot, they are branching out and making other products now too.
33 locals recommend
Banded Brewing Company
32 Main St
33 locals recommend
Delicious, locally grown and produced NH wine. The only dry (local) wine you'll find in the area.
Squamscott Vineyard & Winery
70 New Hampshire 108
Delicious, locally grown and produced NH wine. The only dry (local) wine you'll find in the area.