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Best Gift Shops in Ogunquit
Source: On the Main FacebookOn the Main While far more vibrant and livelier in the summertime, Ogunquit’s flash and sass shine through even the darkest days of winter. And if you are lucky enough to return year after year to this welcoming, LGBTQIA-inclusive community, then you know already about the abundant amenities Ogunquit [...]
Best Pizza in the Camden Area
I’m not sure about you, but one of the criteria for me while on vacation is that there is minimal cooking involved—which naturally leads to eating out or ordering in. And since Camden (a seasonal resort town that becomes awash with vacationing visitors every summer) offers so many fantastic dining options, it’s easy to get [...]
Best Lobster Rolls in the Camden Area
Source: Cuzzy's WebsiteCuzzy's Camden is one of the most iconic, oceanfront resort towns in Maine…so you can rest assured you’ll have no problems tracking down Maine’s most iconic fare—the lobster roll. Camden and the surrounding areas present the questing traveler with many spots that feature spectacular views where you can enjoy these delectable [...]
Best Gift Shops in Bar Harbor
Source: The Maine Store FacebookThe Maine Store Dubbed “the gateway to Acadia National Park,” beautiful Bar Harbor is abundant with wonders, whether travelers are looking for those of the natural variety—or those of the tourist amenity variety. A multitude of lodging, dining, and shopping options are on offer here in Bar Harbor, and [...]
Best Gift Shops in Rockland
Source: The Archipelago FacebookThe Archipelago While somewhat lacking the polish and panache of Camden, Rockland has its own set of visit-worthy qualities—delightful in its own right. Gorgeous views across Penobscot Bay of the nearly mile-long Rockland breakwater (and Vinalhaven Island beyond) are breathtaking backdrops to your road trip Instagram selfies, and plenty of [...]
Best Gift Shops in Bangor
Source: Rock & Art Shop FacebookRock & Art Shop One of Maine’s largest and busiest cities, Bangor is experiencing an ongoing revitalization—morphing from a city known for its success in the lumber and shipbuilding industries to a bustling center of retail commerce, higher education, and business. But Bangor is also fast becoming a [...]