Exploring Maine Blog
Bath Clothing Stores
Having been designated an official Main Street Community in 2001 as well as being twice recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Cities in America, Bath—or “The City of Ships”—has been undergoing a steady revitalization for decades now. No longer only a blip on your GPS as you pass by on your way elsewhere, [...]
Augusta Maine Clothing Stores
Maine’s capital city is a bustling hub of commerce, historical significance, tourism, and culture. Museums, monuments, restaurants, lodging, and festivals abound here; there are, however, areas in which Augusta is still in need of further investment—namely, independently-owned apparel shops. As evidenced below, there are more than enough big-name chain stores in Augusta—not that there’s anything [...]
Augusta Maine Golf Courses
If you are a resident of—or are at least familiar with—Maine’s capital city, then you already know Augusta is home to an excellent, 9-hole public golf course. If you are a frequent golfer, then you also probably know that, sure, it’s great to have a local golf course to rely on. But it’s always nice [...]
Best Augusta Area Bakeries
Augusta is Maine’s capital city and a bustling center of commerce, business, education, and—thanks largely in part to the hard work of the Augusta Downtown Alliance—a slowly-flourishing, family-friendly, destination-worthy downtown. And while change tends to operate on its own schedule, especially if said changes are to be of the lasting variety, Augusta is steadily making [...]
Best Bath Area Hair Salons
A hairdresser and a client at a Bath, ME hair salon Whether you’re planning a visit or considering a permanent move to Bath, Maine, then you may already be aware of the city’s amenities. While not on par with tourist hotspots like Boothbay, Camden, or Bar Harbor, Bath has still come a long [...]
Best Bath Area Spas & Massage
A massage table in Bath, Maine No matter if you’re a high-strung bundle of nerves or as cool as a cucumber 24-7, everyone can use some pampering relaxation from time to time. And I get it—everyone’s definition of how to best accomplish said relaxation is going to be different. But since I’m the [...]