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Best Breakfast in Rockland
With a successfully symbiotic relationship between its up-and-coming Main Street tourist zone and its bustling working waterfront, the city of Rockland has become a destination in its own right. Previously bypassed for touristy areas such as Camden and Bar Harbor, Rockland has made its presence known to Maine travelers with its growing collection of museums, [...]
Best Bars Near Bath
After spending a day exploring all there is to see in this area—so rich in maritime history and natural wonders—you may find yourself jonesing for some quality downtime. Perhaps an ice-cold craft beer or cocktail while kibitzing with the friendly face behind a bar is in order? Bartenders always seem to be in the know [...]
Best Restaurants in Ellsworth
Known by many as “the gateway to Acadia National Park,” travelers should be aware that Ellsworth is more than just a drive-by town. A destination in its own right and featuring a classic small-town, Main Street vibe, Ellsworth offers a treasure trove of things to do and experience without ever having to leave city limits: [...]
Best Restaurants Near Moosehead Lake
At 117 square miles and second only to Lake Champlain in New England for size, Moosehead Lake provides year-round, lake-centric activities for the whole family. Boating, fishing, skating, jet skiing, swimming—all manners of fun for all. There are also plenty of eating establishments on offer in the Moosehead Lake region—although they are pretty much centered [...]
Best Restaurants Near Lake Sebago
With approximately 105 miles of shoreline, Lake Sebago is the second-largest lake in Maine—which means it attracts plenty of vacationers and sportsmen alike, and not just in the summertime. All year long, folks come to enjoy everything from boating and swimming to ice fishing and snowmobiling in this breathtaking area—and where there are tourists, there [...]
Best Restaurants Near Baxter State Park
Baxter State Park, featuring over 200,000 acres of breathtaking, backcountry wilderness, was purchased and donated, piecemeal, by Maine’s governor from 1921-1924, Percival Baxter. Showing shrewd foresight, Baxter ensured that this gorgeous swath of natural wonders would be preserved forever for anyone who wanted to enjoy it…and where there are state park visitors, there is always [...]
