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Best Hotels Near Ellsworth
Featuring all of the elements of a quintessential Maine small-town “downtown,” Ellsworth ticks all of the boxes for an ideal vacation destination: a walkable Main Street zone lined with small businesses, shops, and eateries; plenty of walking and biking trails; museums, parks, and entertainment venues; there’s even a public skating rink and a bird sanctuary. [...]
Best Lodging Near Moosehead Lake
A favorite destination for fishing, hunting, hiking, and vacationing, the Moosehead Lake Region is said to be populated by three times as many moose as people. Abundant antlered mammals and moose-shaped lake notwithstanding, there are also far more things on offer here than breathtaking wilderness and water-centric recreation. In the Greenville area, particularly, there are [...]
Best Maine Glamping
Glamorous camping—or “glamping”—seems like an oxymoron to me. But these days, if I were forced to go camping, this is the way I’d go—although, years ago, I would have scoffed at the idea, being a born-and-raised, tent-in-the-woods kind of girl (a pop-up camper was the pinnacle of comfort back then). Nowadays, for folks like me [...]
Best Campgrounds Near Camden
Camping may not be the first thing that pops into your head when considering a vacation in Camden, Maine; more than likely, visions of gourmet cuisine, craft cocktails, boutique shopping, and upscale lodging will fill your mind. And you certainly wouldn’t be wrong with any of those thoughts…but if you’re interested in keeping some of [...]
Best Campgrounds Near Portland, Maine
Planning a trip to Portland, Maine but don’t want big-ticket lodging expenses to eat away at your dining, shopping, and cocktail budget? Well, if you happen to be one of those outdoorsy types, why not partake of the best of both worlds? Enjoy all the amenities of the city—but stay at a comfortable, clean campground [...]
Best Gift Shops in Saco
Source: Mainestreet MaineWay Way General Store While the city of Saco can’t boast of the same youthful demographic as her twin sister (Biddeford, with a median age of 29), this former mill town certainly holds her own when it comes to comforts and conveniences for residents and visitors alike. And the speed at [...]
