Exploring Maine Blog
Best Breakfast Near Wiscasset
Self-dubbed “the prettiest village in Maine,” Wiscasset certainly lives up to its moniker. Postcard-perfect, this quintessential, small New England town fairly oozes with coastal charm and historic character. Many folks may recognize Wiscasset if only because of its major claim to fame; Red’s Eats, the much-accoladed seafood shack, is known to snarl Route One traffic [...]
Best Lobster Rolls in York
The seaside town of York includes York Village, York Harbor, York Beach, and Cape Neddick—and each area has its own vibe and amenities. But one thing common amongst the four communities is what could easily be called the Maine State Sandwich: The lobster roll. People come from far and wide to partake of these culinary [...]
Best Hotels Near Westbrook
Described proudly by many locals as being akin to a “pre-gentrified Portland,” the city of Westbrook is fast becoming a destination in its own right. With new small businesses cropping up faster than daisies in the downtown area, there are fewer and fewer reasons to need to venture into Portland for shopping, dining, and entertainment. [...]
Best Lodging Near Sanford
A former textile mill town, Sanford is now a bustling—albeit small—city full of pleasant, walkable neighborhoods and beautiful, historic architecture. There are plenty of attractions in the area—hiking trails, shops, and museums—and if you’re in town for a while, you’ll need accommodations. Sanford and the surrounding communities of Kennebunk, the Berwicks, and Wells all offer [...]
Best Breakfast Near Westbrook
Westbrook—a former industrial city with the rehabbed mill buildings to show for it—is currently in the midst of a vibrant revitalization, and it seems people have heard the news. The population has grown in this city faster than any other in the state, so it only stands to reason that the economy—including small businesses, such [...]
Best Clothing Stores in Portland
More often than not, you’ll encounter the word “scene” attached to a variety of terms when reading write-ups and reviews of Portland, Maine. The bar scene, the dining scene, the arts scene. And here’s another to add to the list, if you haven’t scene (sorry) it coming already: The shopping scene. Portland’s streets—especially the cobblestoned [...]
