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10 Best Restaurants In Kennebunkport
A quintessential seaside resort town best known for Walker’s Point, or “The Bush Compound” as it is more commonly referred to, Kennebunkport is the discerning tourist’s idea of heaven on Earth: High-end dining and shopping options all gathered within walking distance—if not shouting distance—of water views. And while many of these restaurants are indeed located [...]
9 Best Restaurants in Kennebunk
While Kennebunk’s median age is 15 years older than that of the United States, its restaurant scene has a far more youthful vibe. A substantial portion of the town population heads south for the winter, which in turn precipitates a fair few seasonal closures. But if you are a resident (like myself), you’ll quickly discover [...]
Best Seafood Restaurants in Portland Maine
Portland is synonymous with lobster, a centuries-old, half-billion-dollar industry that continues to thrive in Maine. The cool Gulf of Maine waters are the prime temperature for lobsters, however Portland fisherman haul in more than just the internationally acclaimed shellfish. Cod, haddock, halibut, swordfish, scallops, mussels, and crab are all locally caught and served in Portland’s [...]
Islands Near Portland – Tempting Islands of Casco Bay
The Peaks Island Ferry in Casco Bay “It's kind of a special feeling, when you’re out on the sea alone, staring at the full moon like a lover.” The Little River Band Must have explored Casco Bay’s lusty islands when they wrote “Cool Change,” way back. If you closed your eyes tightly, thought of [...]
Best Maine Lighthouses
Few Maine structures are as iconic as the stoic lighthouse. They serve as portals to the past (George Washington commissioned some of them) but continue to light the way for modern seafarers. Many of Maine’s 65 lights are open to the public at certain times of the year - you can even stay overnight in [...]
11 Can’t Miss Day Hikes in Maine
Maine is in a league of its own when it comes to adventurous outdoor pursuits. With thousands (yes, thousands) of miles of craggy coastline, extensive wilderness, dozens of mountains, and hundreds of trails, hiking is one of the most popular activities for locals and visitors alike. Whether you stick to the quintessential east coast or [...]
