First Time Visitor

I am coming to Maine to visit in late May. I will be in Ellsworth, Bangor area. I am looking for the ';not to miss'; things to do, shopping, great seafood and relaxation. Any advice?

First Time Visitor

Depending exactly where you will be staying, you will be about 20 minutes (Ellsworth) or an hour (Bangor) from Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park.

The park ought to be very pretty in late May; that is our spring.

First Time Visitor

Make sure that you come to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park...tons of things to see here and lots of great food...our National Park is spectacular and should not be missed...restaurants not to be missed might be Town Hill Bistro, Cafe This way (if it is open) and of course one of the Lobster pounds, if you like lobster. Check out Lunts-Gateway Lobster pound on the way into Bar Harbor, Yummy! Yummy!

Travel to timisoara?

Anyone have a link or bus timetable for this route and return?

Travel to timisoara?

';timisoara';

As in Romania? You%26#39;ve got the wrong continent :-)

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bangor folk festival accomodations

If I am a vendor at the folk festival, can any one experienced with that event guide me as to accomodations? I am female and will either be on my own or with husband and 16 year old son. I may be too late to be a vendor, however, still interested in advice. Is it a mistake to stay as far out as the Mall area where there are franchise hotels, or should I try to get nearer to the river?

Thanks for any advice,

whimsy

bangor folk festival accomodations

The closest/ easiest one would be at the casino Hollywood Slots. Typically there are shuttle buses to the RR area of the festival from that end of main street.

The mall area will continue to have BAT bus service through the festival and that would give you an option to avoid finding a parking spot everyday (although, if your a vendor you%26#39;ll be there early enough you won%26#39;t have issues anyway...).

There are also plenty other hotels on odlin rd (sometimes referred to as ';airport';.. but it%26#39;s closer to Bass park). HI, Ramada, Super8, Motel6, and 2 or three others.

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Nubble Lighthouse

I%26#39;m thinking of driving up with my husband for a 1/2 day/day trip to see the Nubble Lighthouse. Any suggestions for walks in this area? How about lunch options? Is Perkins Cove nearby?

Thanks!

Nubble Lighthouse

Hi SunshineD17,

Perkins Cove in in Ogunquit, about 15 minutes north of York Beach and Nubble Light.

One of the best trails along the shore in Maine IMO is The Marginal Way. Is starts in Perkins Cove. Here is a link of TA members reviews: tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g40790-d10鈥?/a>

A different way to see Nubble Light is by sea. Finestkind Cruises has a boat trip out of Perkins Cove, down the coast to York and around Nubble Light.

There are several resturants in Perkins Cove to chose from. We only went to Barnacle Billy%26#39;s and enjoyed it.

If you have time, for a great dining experince is eating on the picnic tables next to the ocean at the Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth. Yes, it is a lobster shack, but the veiw is Maine.

Enjoy your trip!

Nubble Lighthouse

Depending on when you plan to go, things may not be open for lunch like lobster shacks. I have had good meals at Cape Neddick Lobster Pound. They are open year round I believe. It is in between Nubble Light and Perkins Cove. Just checked....not open until Spring. See - http://www.capeneddick.com/ . Open all year is Sun %26amp; Surf - anchorageinn.com/york-beach-maine-sun-n-surf鈥?/a> . Tables do overlook the open ocean and can be quite spectacular when the water is high!

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I%26#39;m looking forward to my visit :)

I would recommend parking along Long sands beach and then walking to the Nubble and then continue the loop by going down Broadway and Ocean Ave. extension. You can see the ocean and a lot of beautiful homes. You will end up at Short Sands Beach in downtown York Beach.

For lunch I like the Blue Willow in Perkin%26#39;s cove. It is best to eat there at high tide as the ocean will literally be right next to you.

Depending on the time of year, that walk along from the beaach to the Nubble is terrible. My aunt %26amp; uncle lived 30 years on that road (Nubble Rd) and it was constant traffic in season...tourists, huge buses, etc... There are no sidewalks and little space to walk. Just my opinion!

We decided to go this past weekend. We stopped at Flo%26#39;s Hot Dogs on Rte 1 in York for lunch. It%26#39;s not much too look at, but there was a line out the door. I always love a place that has a lot of history and very local. I%26#39;ll keep the other suggestions in mind for future visits. We never found Perkin%26#39;s Cover or the Marginal Way walk, but did walk on Ogunquit beach. It was low tide so there was a ton of beach - wide and flat. We made our way back to York and found the Nubble Lighthouse. I can see why you wouldn%26#39;t want to walk that road in the summer. I plan to go back to that area in the summer - maybe during the week to avoid the crowds as much as possible. Thanks again for all your recommendations!

Freeport Vacation Cottage

We%26#39;re a middle aged married couple looking for some outdoor adventure without sacrificing our comfort or our bones! We%26#39;ll be staying for a couple of weeks in a vacation rental cottage just 2 blocks from LL Bean in September next. We%26#39;ve been there twice before and it%26#39;s a really lovely location with convenient shopping %26amp; dining, but we would like to explore more of the wilderness and the outdoors, we%26#39;d even try sailing or boating. Can anyone recommend anything suitable for the 50+ age group?

Freeport Vacation Cottage

For starters, you could try LL Bean%26#39;s walk-on adventures or discovery programs:

llbean.com/outdoorsOnline/…index.html

Freeport Vacation Cottage

Thanks, that would be a good starting place, and convenient too. The shooting %26amp; kayaking would interest me, not so sure about the wife though, she%26#39;s more the walking %26amp; sightseeing type, but who knows, I may be able to convince her to give it a try.

For walking, you could check out the trails at Wolfe%26#39;s Neck Farm:

http://wolfesneckfarm.org/recreation.php

Is that the same place as Wolfes Neck Park? The trails in Wolfe%26#39;s Neck Park are excellent especially the one that goes along by the sea and its only a few minutes away from Freeport. We%26#39;ve also been to Bradbury Mountain State Park and to Acadia National Park up Bar Harbour way. We usually drive to a destination and then explore on foot. Is Rangeley worth the trip?

We like the Rangeley Lakes area and camp there at least once a summer (usually 2 or more times). It%26#39;s a great area for moose viewing and there are several opportunities to hike, including the Appalachian Trail, as well as kayak, fish, swim, etc.

Here%26#39;s a good link:

http://www.rangeleymaine.com/index2.shtml

new italian restaurant in bethel -- 22 broad street

22 broad street has re-opened at the Gideon Hastings House.

They offer great Italian food and romantic ambience.

We enjoyed our meal and will tell all our friends.

new italian restaurant in bethel -- 22 broad street

Pretty good food and atmosphere, but, painfully slow service - not because of waiting for a table but waiting for the food to arrived once ordered. If the service improved I will not know as, after two chances, I will not give this restaurance another try. It%26#39;s too bad, the food was quite good.

new italian restaurant in bethel -- 22 broad street

We had two fabulous dinner experiences during our recent stay in Bethel. This was NOT one of them. In fact, our experience at Gideon Hastings was horrendous from the start of the meal until its conclusion. When the wait staff happened our way, the ';service'; was surly; by and large we were ignored most of the evening. Had I not read glowing reports about their Italian cuisine, we would have left before ordering and spared ourselves the incredible disappointment of the food. At best it was bland and in some instances unedible. I am astonished that there are favorable reports for this restaurant. We departed feeling not just disappointed but deceived. The cuisine is certainly not Italian and we will not be returning there.

I%26#39;m happy to say that we decided to try the restaurant again and found the service much improved and without the delays previously encountered. Perhaps, just perhaps the food is not as excellent as in the past, but we will return to this restaurant again.

Where to stay on mountian?

I know there are some nice town homes. Anyone have the details on rates or any other suggestions? Thinkng of a

stay for newyears. So plenty of time :)

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Where to stay on mountian?

The Sunday River website should guide you to rentals on the mountain. You may also stay outside the resort and if so, the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce%26#39;s website 9bethelmaine.com has rental agencies and condos information. Cyberrrentals.com is also a good source of listings. Before we got our home in Bethel we%26#39;ve rented quite a bit when going to Sunday River, from small condos like the Riverview or The Opera House to homes. Bethel and the surrounding areas where we%26#39;ve rented are quite close to the ski area.

Help with Trip to Maine

My hubby and I are planning a trip to Maine this fall. We%26#39;d like some input/advice on where to stay; we%26#39;ve gotten such excellent advice before from the TA forums, so here we are for more. ;-) We%26#39;re looking for your recommendations on where along the Maine coast we should stay (and any recommendations for lodging in that area).

We prefer to travel just past the peak season; we%26#39;re looking at making this trip some time between mid-September to mid-October; we%26#39;re retired so we can be flexible with our dates. We are beach-lovers, so that is a priority; we do not have to stay *on* the beach as long as we have an easy/convenient walk to the beach. We aren%26#39;t interested in water sports/swimming; we just enjoy walking along the beach. We prefer a little more isolation -- i.e., we aren%26#39;t big fans of the busy, carnival-ish, touristy kinds of destinations. By the same token, we don%26#39;t want to be too isolated; we like to be conveniently located (i.e., a short drive) to restaurants, shops, etc.

We%26#39;re always on the lookout for ';budget'; lodging; while we want something clean and nice, we would rather pay less for lodging and spend more time at our destinations than to pay more and have to cut our trip a little short -- we don%26#39;t spend THAT much time in our room, so we certainly don%26#39;t need anything plush or luxurious. We don%26#39;t intend to do any cooking, so a simple, clean room is all we need.

Forgive me for the lengthy post -- I just wanted to try to give you all an idea of what we%26#39;re looking for ... so you all can point us in the right direction. Thanks so much for your help!

Help with Trip to Maine

My favorite places along the Maine coast are Freeport and Southwest Harbor on Mt. Desert Island. Freeport is a busy tourist town with a lot of shopping and is the home of L.L. Bean. It is worth staying in Freeport for a day or so. There are hiking trails along Casco Bay and a lot of great restaurants. If you want an inexpensive, out-of-the-way place in Freeport, stay in the Maine Idyll - it is about 1.5 miles north of downtown Freeport on Rt. 1. It is rustic, but it is fun.

On Mt. Desert Island, the most famous, and largest town, is Bar Harbor. It has become very touristy and very busy. Its great to visit, but I would not stay in Bar Harbor itself. I find Southwest Harbor to be the nicest place to stay on the island. There are plenty of cabins and B%26amp;B%26#39;s in SW Harbor. You are only a few minutes away from several entrances to Acadia National Park and if you want to drive over to Bar Harbor, you are about 20 minutes away. When I was in SW Harbor back in July 2008, I stayed in Hutchins Cottages. They are tucked back in the woods, but only one minute off of Main Street. You can do a Google search for the website for the cottages or drop me a message and I%26#39;ll give you the contact info.

There is really only one sand beach on the island. It is called ';Sand Beach'; and is in Acadia National Park. My favorite beach on the island is Little Hunter%26#39;s Beach. It is made up of millions of smooth rocks. It sits between two rock outcropping and is absolutely gorgeous. I could sit there for hours and just watch the waves wash over the rocks. It is located off the park central road and is accessed by a narrow stairway off the left side of the road.

Enjoy Maine! I have been vacationing there regularly for 30 years and have never grown tired of it!

Help with Trip to Maine

Old Orchard Beach is a great place to stay off-season. You can start and end each day with a walk on the beach (almost 7 miles of it)and do day trips to other areas if you wish. Most hotels consider Labor Day the end of the season, so the rates will drop after that and you can get a waterfront room for a very reasonable price.

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Nicest Hotel or B&B in Bar Harbor? Please help!

We%26#39;re a couple going to Bar Harbor for the first time ever this June. Could someone recommend one or two fancy hotels or B%26amp;Bs?

I read through dozens of reviews and have had some difficulty picking out which places are truly luxurious. Basically, we%26#39;re looking for a comfortable room in a nicely appointed hotel. Thin sheets or small pools would put a bit of a damper on the experience.

Thanks for the help from anyone familiar with the area!!

Nicest Hotel or B%26amp;B in Bar Harbor? Please help!

Hotels and B%26amp;Bs are very different experiences. But, my picks for each:

Room 203 at http://www.balancerockinn.com/

An oceanfront suite at http://www.theharborsidehotel.com/index.aspx

Nicest Hotel or B%26amp;B in Bar Harbor? Please help!

True, hotels and B%26amp;B%26#39;s are very different...I think for a wonderfully luxurious B%26amp;B you should check with either the Saltair or the Inn at Bay Ledge, both of these are definetly more of a B%26amp;B then the Balance Rock Inn. You might also want to look at the Bass Cottage Inn as well. As far as luxury hotels, I don%26#39;t think we have any true hotels in this category...Harborside, Bar Harbor Inn and The Bluenose are probably the best in this category. Have fun.

Thanks for the help! I imagine we%26#39;ll be tired (and possibly dirty!) from a few long days at Acadia, and it would be nice to have a really nice room to return to!

I would choose the Salt Air Inn B%26amp;B because of its waterfront location walking distance to town.

Harborside is really nice because you are right on Frenchman%26#39;s Bay.. Ask for a room with the bay view. Also, it%26#39;s within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. You%26#39;ll love Bar Harbor. My husband and I got married in Mount Desert in July - five years ago. We went back two years ago and still loved it.

Also, the Bar Harbor Inn is great too. It faces the Atlantic Ocean. Ask for a room with full ocean view and balcony. I%26#39;ve found you can get the best rates if you book early. Both times we booked six months in advance and got great deals.

Good luck with your search. I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll fall in love with the area like we did.

Thanks again to everyone who has replied! I%26#39;m still trying to convince the boss here to stay at a B%26amp;B. I guess I wonder how crowded they%26#39;ll be in early June (i.e., will there be a lot of people or just an empty house?).

Another B%26amp;B choice would be the Two Cats B%26amp;B. It%26#39;s a little bit of a walk to the main part of downtown, but maybe only 5-10 minutes.

I am not sure that Two Cats B%26amp;B is what you are looking for if you want luxury or fancy...it would be a good place for a late breakfast or lunch....

';Thanks again to everyone who has replied! I%26#39;m still trying to convince the boss here to stay at a B%26amp;B. I guess I wonder how crowded they%26#39;ll be in early June (i.e., will there be a lot of people or just an empty house?).';

If you go to http://www.sleepbarharbor.com and click on Check Availability, you can determine how full---or not---a given B%26amp;B is likely to be.

After rereading the original postr%26#39;s comment, luxary wouldn%26#39;t quite be the word (no pool), though it was pricey. Great breakfast though.

Lodging recommendation?

I am looking for a recommendation for a place to stay next week/end with the following characteristics - can any one assit?

1. Close to dining/shopping in Boothbay (walking distance would be great) and/or on-site restaurant

2. 5 Star or close to it! Looking for a luxury property with excellent service, quality linens, etc.

3. Waterfront property with rooms that have great views of the water.

4. Spa services on-site is a plus!

Thank you!

Lodging recommendation?

Boothbay is a lobsterman%26#39;s village, very quiet in the off-season, a place of small inns and bed-and-breakfasts. Not really any 5-star resorts in the area as far as I know. You might look at Camden or Ogunquit...........

Lodging recommendation?

Consider Spruce Point Inn. www.sprucepointinn.com

Has accomodations w/ water views that meet your requirements. Spa services and dining too (although check on ';off-season'; availability/hours

Is not ';downtown'; BBH but walking distance into village.

Limited shops/restos open now.

I was gonna mention Spruce Point but the reviews seem just terrible of late.

Samoset resort on the Ocean, Rockport

Can anyone tell me smth more about working as housekeeper in this resort?

Is this a tipping postion or?

Pls share some experiance with me.

Thanks

Samoset resort on the Ocean, Rockport

The Samoset is one of the nicest resort hotels in Maine. Rooms go for premium prices and are most likely rented by folks who are accustomed to tipping. This is a high-end place with a nice golf course, tennis courts, possibly an indoor pool, gym, etc. It%26#39;s the kind of place where you%26#39;d go as a tourist if you like to be pampered.

Some of the rooms are condominiums and I%26#39;m not sure what the tipping customs are with condos.

Have you asked the folks who would be hiring you about tipping customs?

Samoset resort on the Ocean, Rockport

Well they say that tipping is customer%26#39;s choice, u know...

Also they offer housing for 150 dolars per month which is not much I guess...We%26#39;ll be 4 girls who suppose to work there as housekeepers but I still havent decided if I want to work there...

How about the life overthere..

Is it quiet place and how far is from the malls, other restaurants, shops etc...

Also do u think that whole this economy cituation will reflect on the bussiness in the Resort?

And also about the cost of living overthere?

Too much questions, I know..

But I will be very happy if someone answer whole this..

Thank uuuu

You might tell us what your other options are so we can try to compare Rockport to the other areas you are considering.

Rockport is between Camden and Rockland, two very popular summer destinations. In the past that area has drawn lots of summer visitors. I don%26#39;t know what next summer will be like, but I would try to get some sort of agreement that if you travel all the way to Maine that they will guarantee you a certain period of employment or refund your travel costs.

Maine is a very pretty, and VERY safe place to live and work. It%26#39;s one of the safest areas in all the USA. So, you won%26#39;t have to worry about your personal safety.

Generally, the population is relatively small; it won%26#39;t be like living in a big city, it will be more like a small town. Relatively quiet, more relaxed and slower pace than being in a large city. Should be easy for a stranger to learn your way around fairly quickly.

If they offer housing for $150 a month that sounds like a great deal. It would likely be very costly to rent something on your own; in the summer tourists are renting houses to be near the ocean, and that usually drives the rates up.

There are no malls in or near Rockport, the nearest true mall is over an hour and a half away. But there are shopping centers and stores. Chain stores like Wal-Mart, chain restaurants like McDonolds, Burger King, etc, and lots of locally owned stores and restaurants.

The Samoset is located directly on the ocean away from the area where the stores and restaurants are; it will not be easy walking distance to stores and restaurants, but if you had a bicycle, that would help. I don%26#39;t know if there is a bus that serves the Samoset; you should ask them if a bus takes tourists into town.

Have you looked at their web site? http://www.samosetresort.com/ The photos there are accurate.

Michele has already given you a lot of good information. To add to what she has said:

1. You asked about the effect of the economy on resorts like the Samoset. That particular resort has not gone untouched this winter. It even closed its restaurant for a while. Its summer business should be better, especially as it offers a chance to golf near the water on a well-liked course.

2. It is not unusual for resorts, restaurants, hotels, etc. to hire people from other countries and provide housing. We live near Kennebunkport and travel often to the Boothbay Harbor area in the summer. There are many foreign workers in the service area, and almost all have housing opportunities provided for them. Most look OK.

3. I assume your housekeeping duties would be mostly for the main resort, but I would definitely ask about the condos. I have stayed in both. Maintenance fees are paid to use the condos, so tipping might be handled differently.

It looks like you are considering a restaurant in addition to the Samoset. You might ask each place what you could reasonably expect to average each day at each place in tips.

I%26#39;m guessing that in the US folks are much more likely to tip at a meal than at a hotel. I regularly tip at restaurants, and I regularly tip about 20%, but I don%26#39;t regularly tip at hotels (but then again, I don%26#39;t typically stay at high-end places like the Samoset).

See tripadvisor.com/Travel-g191-s606/United-Stat…

I would strongly advise against it, Ana. You will work long hours either in the hot, stuffy laundry room or in the hotel cleaning rooms. You%26#39;ll be given all the jobs and all the shifts that the regular staff refuses to do. For your 150/month you%26#39;ll be living in a rundown, crowded house almost a mile from the hotel, and be expected to walk to and from work, sometimes very late at night. Maine may (or may not) be a very safe place to live, but not all of the hotel guests or employees are from Maine. Don%26#39;t be deceived by that safety comment. Your tips will be negligible - if you make 50/day you%26#39;ll be doing better than most housekeepers. Not to worry though, there aren%26#39;t many places to spend it anyway, and you%26#39;ll be so tired at the end of your 12 hour day you won%26#39;t want to walk the 5 miles into Rockland either. You%26#39;ll be disrespected by just about everyone on the management staff, with one or two exceptions, but that won%26#39;t matter, you%26#39;ll be treated like cattle - they%26#39;ll stuff that little house full of unsuspecting women just like you, without even telling you when you%26#39;ll be getting new roommates.You%26#39;ll just come home from another marathon 12 hour shift, probably the 6th or 7th in a row, hoping for a nice quiet evening before you%26#39;re required to walk back to work at 5am, only to find 2 more roommates have been dumped on you.Don%26#39;t do it!

Geez Bunnybob, please tell us how you REALLY feel!

I think I just did. All true, too.

And by the way, the photographs on the website are FAR from accurate. They were staged - linens used are not the real ones, furniture not the same,etc. Even the pool on the front page is shown as finished, but it ain%26#39;t.

Under 21 checking into hotels Portland Maine

Are under 21%26#39;s allowed to check into hotels alone in Portland? We are looking for a hotel for 18 year old daughter travelling alone to stay 1 night in June. She needs to be at the Amtrack terminal the following day so somewhere convenient to that would be great. Also looking for a hotel that includes airport transfer, the ones I was looking at finished at 10pm, she doesn%26#39;t arrive until close to 11pm. Would she be better off getting taxi? Thank you in advance for any ideas.

Under 21 checking into hotels Portland Maine

I would recommend calling the Hilton Garden Inn right there at the airport to see if 18 allowed. They have airport shuttle (or one can walk) and free local transportation which probably includes the Amtrak station. Same company runs the Embassy Suites next door.

www.portlandairportme.hgi.com

Amtrak is about 4 miles away, $15 taxi ride by the way.

Under 21 checking into hotels Portland Maine

Thank you I will check out the Hilton.

Accommodation August

Hi,

We are planning a road trip round New England this summer and want to spend a few days travelling down the Maine coast - how easy would it to be to book accommodation as we go - we like to be flexible and stay a bit longer if we like an area etc. We will be fairly budget conscious, but don%26#39;t want to spend all of our time hunting for accommodation.

Thanks

Accommodation August

I suppose that no one knows exactly what is going to happen this year but generally in the Mount Desert Island/Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park area, most lodging establishments are fully booked.

You might find some places with one-night openings but your ability to negotiate a longer stay would be limited.

Accommodation August

When are you coming? Obviously, Fourth of July is nutty, and various areas have festivals that attract huge crowds, and therefore full bookings, at different times during the summer. Your travel time could help or hinder your ability to book as you go.

Thanks for your replay. We arrive in New York on 30th July and we have to be back in New York 15th August - we were going to book a few days on Cape Cod as we expect that to be very busy, but were not sure how hard it is in other places - we%26#39;d like to be able to book nights as we go.... We are also trying to work out what to budget for accommodation - we%26#39;re not looking for anything special or resort type accommodation - more places to rest our heads, and go out and enjoy the local area.

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Inns - Brooklin or Brooksville

Does anyone know of a lovely Inn in either of these lovely areas?

We will be in the area mid-August.

We usually stay in Deer Isle in Pilgrim%26#39;s Inn, but would love to try another Inn particularly if it is on the water.

Thanks,

Sophia

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Honeymoon in October

We booked a room at Captain Lord Mansion for four days in October...we are so excited it sounds like a beautiful place. We want to go hiking...maybe fishing and enjoy some good meals. Any suggetions on any or all? We may take a drive on day too...which direction would be the best to head? We will be flying into Portland our first day and then drive to Kennebunkport. Would love some suggestions:-) Thanks, Dawn and Rob

Honeymoon in October

The White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport would be good for a very, very special occasion meal.

Most of the area around Kennebunkport is relatively flat; not the mountains you would find in Camden or Acadia. If you don%26#39;t want to travel far, check out these hikes. http://www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=10428

If you don%26#39;t mind getting into the car and driving a couple of hours for a hike, you should drive up into the Western Mountains of Maine, where you%26#39;ll also find mountains and very pretty foliage. The Bethel area has lots of hiking, the pretties covered bridge i the state and Grafton Notch State Park. See www.trails.com/city-trails.asp…

While in Kennebunkport, be sure to drive out to the little village of Cape Porpoise. It%26#39;s a classic lobstering village. Very pretty and there are several places to eat out there. You can stroll thru the town or just sit on the dock and take in the beauty.

Have a great trip! Bring warm clothes, we could have overnight frost in October.

Honeymoon in October

Great thanks so much!!

During that part of October the leaves should be at peak colors somewhere in Maine and/or New Hampshire. It%26#39;s probably a couple of days early for peak in Kennebunkport / Southern Maine, but not for the Western Mountains of Maine.

If you can, monitor the peak foliage reports, see www.maine.gov/doc/foliage/report/index.shtml and …silvertech.net/index-flash.html and take one day and drive to the where the colors are most brilliant. If Bethel, Maine is at peak, that would be a gorgeous trip with the Artists%26#39; Covered Bridge and Grafton Notch State Park. See http://byways.org/explore/byways/11515/

Another favorite foliage trip is the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire, see http://byways.org/explore/byways/2458/

I%26#39;m a really big fan of the Mount Washington Auto Road, see http://www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com/ but you won%26#39;t get a view unless it%26#39;s a very clear day; don%26#39;t even bother if it%26#39;s a cloudy day.

Wow you are awesome thanks!!! I looked at the Mt drive I can not wait and hope for good weather:-) We are off to France this monday so now I can relax b/c the honeymoon is planned:-) Thanks again!! Dawn

It will be VERY cold at the top of Mount Washington in October. You should see ice and snow. And the wind will blow, possibly quite fiercely. So, for that day pack winter clothing, including gloves and hats.

Bon Voyage!

You might want to try a couples massage at The Cottage Breeze Day Spa since it is your honeymoon!

Their website is www.cottagebreeze.com

The Captain Lord Mansion is supposed to be beautiful!

I just sent a bunch of recommendations to another post for someone that is coming here in May. You may want to check that post...

Have fun and enjoy! October is the best month in KPT!

Hi Dawn - We also booked Capt Lord Mansion!! We are going for 3 days the last week of June for our 20th wedding anniversary. We are staying in the Regulator Room. Which one did you book? Doesn%26#39;t it look awesome?! Can%26#39;t wait to go there. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.

~~Tracey

Hi!! I think we booked Excelsior...but now I cant remeber lol...they all look great to me:-) I would love to hear about your trip when you get back!! Send me a message or I will give you my email. Have a great time and Happy aniversery:-)

Hi dawn,

You%26#39;ll love the Captain Lord Inn. Very nice, well located and maintained. I stayed there years ago and wasn%26#39;t disappointed.

Regarding hiking and fishing. You didn%26#39;t mention which part of October and that%26#39;s important since many places and activities close down after Columbus Day Weekend or soon after.

Anyway, if you%26#39;re into moderate hiking and not mountain climbing, you might want to think of the Boothbay Region Land Trust trails. They are located in said town which is about a 1 1/2 hour drive north of Kennebunkport. Most of the trails are easy to moderate and have gorgeous views of ocean, coves, sandy beaches, forests, etc. Check out www.brlt.org for more details. One recommendation if you decide to go this route is to hike the Porter Preserve. This trail has a Kodak moment around every corner and could take you either just a couple of hours or an entire day. Pack a picnic lunch.

Another organization to look into in the Boothbay region is the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. They offer a wonderful visitor%26#39;s center w/cafe, as well as gardens and lovely trails that often lead to pretty water/river views, sculpture%26#39;s and/or meditation ponds/areas.

Last but not least in the Boothbay area is the lovely Ocean Pt. This is a place where you can park your car and walk along the Shore Rd which borders rocky coast, open ocean, islands, 4 lighthouses, gardens and quaint summer cottages. Sunsets are beautiful here!

None of the above places mentioned are for the super serious, rugged hiker/climber. Almost anyone could hike them though some are tougher than others and require that you be in good shape physically as well as cardiovascularly.

Boothbay Harbor also offers LOTS of fishing trips, tours and expeditions. But again, it depends on the time of year. If you%26#39;re talking early October than some of the tours will still be running. Mid to late October and many close up for the season. There are also one or two tour boats that do run into late October ie Captain Fish and the Balmy Days. Check them out online if you%26#39;re interested.

Oops, almost forgot, closer to Kennebunkport is Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, which would only be about an hour%26#39;s drive or less away. There is good raptor watching here and some nice trails. Try googling for more info if interested.

Good luck with your trip!

cozyharbor

P.S. Don%26#39;t forget to check out the Marginal Way in Ogunquit and the Cliff Walk in York. Both are beautiful, relatively easy hikes high above the ocean w/spectacular views on either side. Ogunquit is only about a 20 minute drive from Kennebunkport and York is to the south about a half hour, maybe 40 minutes away. Again, google both locations to help you determine if they%26#39;re for you.

Oops, I goofed. The Boothbay Region Land Trust%26#39;s site is bbrlt.org. I accidently left out one of the %26#39;b%26#39;s and the site I previously listed is in New Orleans! Sorry about that...

cozyharbor

Florist recommendation - sending a bouquet

I%26#39;m hoping to rely on the TripAdvisor expertise for a recommendation for a nice florist in the Kennebunkport area. I just want to send a bouquet to someone who lives there. I like working directly with local florists. I am looking for something classy, but not expensive. Thanks for any recommendations.

Florist recommendation - sending a bouquet

I don%26#39;t know anyone in Kennebunkport, but Calluna Fine Flowers in Ogunquit does lovely work. http://www.callunafineflowers.com/

You might see if they serve KPT.

Florist recommendation - sending a bouquet

Downeast Flowers is an excellent florist. I have used them many times for special occasions and deliveries. I don%26#39;t know how you define ';classy, but not expensive,'; but they will work with you on a solution:

http://www.downeastflowers.com/delivery.html

Much thanks, I will try one of these and see how it works out. Probably starting with the one that is closer.

I dont know if you already sent your flowers but my favorite place is Fleurant in Lower Village (207)967-4242 - they have the most beautiful flowers, plants etc. Ask for Melissa and I am sure they can work within your budget. Good Luck!

visit maine in April - Mud season?

I have fixed vacation date between April 10-17. I am wondering that is it mud season at that time in maine. I plan to use route 201 from quebec city to maine. Then from mainem, we will go down to boston and New York.

Normally, when does the mud season begin? If it happen, can we still drive? What kind of thing we should do at that time?

Please give your advice.

Thank you very much.

visit maine in April - Mud season?

We call most of April mud season because although the snow is gone (mostly), the deciduous trees still have no leaves and there are few flowers. The ground is thawing and as a result, there is mud.

In terms of your travel, you will be on paved roads; you needn%26#39;t worry about being able to drive.

visit maine in April - Mud season?

cwvoiqt,

Thank you,

Chanet

The beaches in York are great no matter what the season. See - www.gatewaytomaine.org . It is very Southern Maine, and that is where most of the beaches are located.

Drive Time

Does anyone have an estimate of the drive time from Eastport to Boston? Would the fastest way be through Bangor? I%26#39;ll be doing this in approx a month.

Thank you

Drive Time

Bangor to Boston is about five hours. I think that it would be faster to take Rte 9 to Bangor than taking the more coastal route. According to the chart, Eastport-Bangor is about 125 miles.

Drive Time

Somewhere I read where Route 9 was the better way to go but they didn%26#39;t mention any distances or time. Thanks for the input.

Route 9 is a very boring way to go with almost no choices on places to stop to get gas or something to eat or to use the bathroom. There is virtually no scenery. If you can spare the time to go route 1 (which should have little traffic this time of year), go that way.

If I were making the drive, I%26#39;d take Route 1 to Belfast, then Route 3 to Augusta, then 95 the rest of the way.

We%26#39;ll be going to Eastport on roughly the route (Rt.1) you mentioned. We%26#39;re going from Rockland so, we can check the drive time back.

Thanks

MicheleS has mapped out an interesting route but I%26#39;m not so sure how interesting it would be in April. April is not our most scenic month, to say the least (with ample reason, it is referred to as ';the mud season.';)

If your principal interest is getting back to Boston in the least time, then I still think that Rte 9 to Bangor and I-95 to Boston is the best bet. If you have the time and are curious about other areas of the state, then her route is a good one.

If you are seeing Belfast-Eastport on the way up via Route 1, then no need to see if on the way back--unless you maybe want to stop somewhere you missed on the way up.

The Belfast to Augusta portion of the route I suggested isn%26#39;t particularly scenic, other than just rolling hills, farmland, frozen lakes, etc., but I like to go that way (as opposed to taking the interstate all the way to Bangor) because I get so bored with interstate driving.

Our purpose is to get back to Boston in the fastest manner. We will probably take Rte 9 to Bangor. Thanks for all of the input.

Depending on traffic in the Boston area, you can get to Eastport in a little over 6 hours. 7 if you don%26#39;t drive like a mad man, which is recommended since once you get off of 95 you%26#39;ll be on secondary roads, although Route 9 has improved tremendously in the last say 10 years.

Typical route would be 95 to route 9 to 191 to 214 to Rte one to Rte 190. Or to make it easier but add about 20 minutes to your trip just follow route 9 to Route 1 just outside Calais and follow that down to Perry where you would make a left onto 190 which brings you into Eastport after going through the Passamaquoddy Reservation. Beware that you will need to do the exact speed limit through the reservation or you will get pulled over.

Route 9 will have almost nowhere for you to stop and get gas or eat or use the restroom, so before you leave Calais make sure you take care of all your needs.

Route 9 is a popular route for trucks, including log trucks. If the weather is lousy, you might want to go Route 1 instead.

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winter weekend getaway

My husband and i are heading north for a quick weekend overnight. We%26#39;re looking for suggestions for a hotel right on the water, something lovely and relaxing. We%26#39;ve been to the southern maine coast many times, but generally stay with friends. We%26#39;d be fine with anything from York up to Ogunquit, possibly a bit further north, but not too far. We%26#39;re driving up Saturday morning to lunch in K%26#39;port with friends, and then have saturday night and sunday all to ourselves. Any suggestions of someplace right on the water that is open this time of year? If they have midwinter deals, all the better. Also, feel free to toss in suggestions for restaurants. we%26#39;re both foodies with a lot of cooking experience.

Thanks in advance for your help.

winter weekend getaway

I%26#39;d recommend the Beachmere Inn in Ogunquit.

winter weekend getaway

Union Bluff at York Beach - I have heard Blue Sky is a great place for ';foodies'; but I also heard bring your wallet.

The Beachmere Inn is right on Marginal Way with views that make you not want to leave your room. They also offer packages with dinner at Clay Hill Farm.

Clay Hill is a great place!

Accommodations in Camden and Ogunquit

Trying to decide where to go and stay at the end of July. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Accommodations in Camden and Ogunquit

budget? likes and dislikes? Family or couple? any other requirements?

Accommodations in Camden and Ogunquit

It%26#39;s just me and my husband and we%26#39;re looking for some relaxation, some good seafood and beautiful sights. Nothing wild, maybe a day cruise and local sightseeing. As for cost, nothing too crazy, looking for something nice, maybe breakfast included. Did some reading last night on Boothbay Harbor which may be another choice. So you see, we%26#39;re pretty undecided and need all the help we can get.

Since you didn%26#39;t list beaches, I%26#39;d skip Ogunquit. I think Boothbay Harbor would be a good choice. I think you%26#39;d also enjoy the twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle, taking a detour down the peninsula to Pemaquid Point.

There is a great local expert from Boothbay, so I hope you%26#39;ll get an answer on where to stay. (We always camp when we%26#39;re there.) Have you checked past posts for that area? There have been a lot of good recommendations.

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What to do in Boothbay Harbor?

I%26#39;ve gotten such great recommendations for our upcoming trip that I thought I%26#39;d try again.

We%26#39;re spending two days, two nights in BBH in early June. What kind of things will be open? I thought about a day-long cruise but don%26#39;t want to miss out on other things, if there%26#39;s a lot to do.

We%26#39;re two laid-back people who are up for anything -- Hiking, shopping, fishing, boating, etc. Thanks!!

What to do in Boothbay Harbor?

One thing we have done a few times in boothbay harbor that has proven to be a lot of fun is sea kayaking..

boats and guided tours are available right in town at ';Tidal Transit';....the guides are very friendly and helpful and it is a lot of fun

Otherwise, I would think just about all activities in boothbay should be up and running by early june..

boat trips, clambake trips etc

What to do in Boothbay Harbor?

Perhaps you would enjoy the Coastal Botanical Garden. Nature trails, outdoor sculpture...perhaps a lecture or workshop.

www.mainegardens.org

Thanks for the suggestions! We%26#39;re assuming the weather will be cool (50s or low 60s) on the shore in early June.

Would kayaking be a little cold? We%26#39;ve never done it.

Sailing sounds fun, too, but we can%26#39;t decide what time of day would be best. We%26#39;d love to see wild life, if possible...

I am guessing that early June will have you here before Windjammer Days:%26#39;http://www.boothbayharbor.com/windjammers.htm

Kayaking can be cool in June, especially on/near the ocean. I wear a wet suit.

The Botanical Gardens should be great at that time. I am hoping to catch either the lady slippers blossoming or the rhododendrons - that spot is gorgeous, complete with waterfall.

The Botanical Gardens also sound nice. I%26#39;m horrible at gardening and, consequently, don%26#39;t know much about plants. How much time does the tour take? Is it just a quick walk through a few green house rooms? Are there outdoor gardens?

I%26#39;ve only been to one botanical garden before (in D.C., and there was no guided tour and only a little pamphlet). I didn%26#39;t feel like I saw/learned much, but I hope this one%26#39;s better! :)

They do have tours, but we chose to walk the trails ourselves. The map is clearly marked, and each trail highlights something different: waterfront, fairy houses, lady slippers, etc.

Hi TravellingChick,

June can be iffy weatherwise in BBH or Maine in general. It can be gorgeous, warm and sunny or cold, rainy and/or foggy. One never knows!

In any case, regardless of the weather, there%26#39;s plenty to do and see. Most places are open by June with the exception of a couple of the larger Inns which won%26#39;t open till late June.

Definitely visit the Botanical Gardens as suggested. I%26#39;m not into gardening myself, but really enjoy the walking trails. These are easy and not strenuous. Anyone can do them. They offer glimpses of the water, beautiful and unique outdoor sculptures and of course wonderful flowers and/or folliage. The Visitor%26#39;s Center offers a revolving art show, a gift shop and a great little dining area overlooking a herb garden.

The Boothbay Region Land Trust is another organization that offers lots of easy and relatively short hiking trails (most are about a mile or so roundtrip) and some offer absolutely gorgeous views of rivers, coves and open ocean. Their site is www.bbrlt.org/

A fun idea might be to take one of Captain Fish%26#39;s boat tours. They offer tours anywhere from one hour in the inner harbor, to 3 hour trips out to Bath Iron Works or Pemaquid Light. The boats are large, heated and have a rest room and snack bar serving coffee, tea, wine and beer, etc. The site is: www.boothbayboatrips.com.

Take drives out to Ocean Pt and Southport Island. Ocean Pt is only about a 10 to 15 minute drive out of town on route 96 (turn at the lights at Hannaford%26#39;s Supermarket and follow to end) and won%26#39;t disappoint. You%26#39;ll see gorgeous views of summer cottages, rocky surf, islands and 4 lighthouses. Plus all the boat traffic coming and going. Its a great place to walk or sit out on the rocks and watch the world go by. Or search for sea glass if the tide it low.

On Southport Island, check out Hendricks Head Light and beach. Take route 27 south, over the swing bridge. Go a few miles and turn right at the Southport General Store onto Beach Road. Follow to the end and there%26#39;s the beach and lighthouse. Then get back on route 27 south and follow till you see the Town Dock sign. Turn right there. You%26#39;ll see a small parking lot. Walk out on the dock and you%26#39;ll have great views of the Cuckholds Lighthouse, islands, open ocean and Cape Newagen.

Check out the very old bowling alley downtown. Browse the galleries. Take a ride out to McKnown Pt. Aquarium. Its small but a fun place to visit for 30 to 45 minutes. Plus it has views out to the harbor.

Good luck and don%26#39;t forget to post back and let us know how your visit went :).

cozyharbor

You may get lucky and find someone serving fiddleheads. These unfurled ferns are often boiled or steamed and mark the return of spring to the Maine coast. Early June may be a few weeks late for this treat though you can purchase the current crop canned. As with many aspects of Maine, your first experience may be off the charts great, or you may slowly morph to lifelong fan status.

Visit www.undergroundconsumer.com and its preseason vacation in Boothbay Harbor article for additional specific information about things to do preseason.

MyOneCent,

Funny that you mention fiddleheads. I was just reading about them tonight. Never heard of them before. Where can I find them? Are they on menu? I%26#39;m not sure that we%26#39;re planning on cooking anything while we%26#39;re on vacation... Thanks!

Maine coastal house rentals

Hi there,

I%26#39;m looking to rent a house in July for two weeks on the coast and am wondering if anyone has a good recommendation for a realtor who can help me narrow my options. Or a good site would be helpful! Google search gives too many options, would like to narrow it down to something that comes recommended...

thanks in advance,

Susan

Maine coastal house rentals

There are lots of options on www.homeaway.com. also try www.a1vacations.com. My wife and I have vacationed in coastal Maine (on 3 occasions over the past 2 years and we intend to go again in September. We use Freeport as our base and rent a lovely cottage on Bow street just 2 block%26#39;s from LL Beans. unfortunately the cottage is booked through July.

Hope this info is helpful

Frank

Dublin

Ireland

Maine coastal house rentals

It%26#39;s a big coast, so it would be helpful if you were able to narrow it down to an area you%26#39;d like to stay in. There%26#39;s lots of discussions here about the different aspects of South Coast, Mid-Coast, Mount Desert Island (and Acadia NP), etc. vrbo.com is a very comprehensive site, but returns too many properties unless you limit it to a smaller region. For example, this island off the coast of Portland: vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/鈥eaks-island

I had never heard of Peak%26#39;s Island - thanks Maineah - might just stay there this summer!

Peaks is just one of several islands a lovely ferry ride from Portland. It happens to be the most populated one, thus more stuff like restaurants, but they each have unique charm.

Want to combine a fall foliage and coastline trip

We want to come to Maine in late Sept. or early Oct. and combine a fall foilage trip with a coastline trip. We know we want to go to Acadia National Park and down the coast toward Boston. Where would be other places in Maine to see fall foilage colors?

Want to combine a fall foliage and coastline trip

Any place where there is a high overlook is a good place to enjoy the fall color. Just north of the village of Camden, about 90 minutes south of Acadia National Park, there is a road to the top of Mount Battie. The view from there is glorious with Camden harbor right below you and the mountains of Acadia off in the distance.

While in Acadia be sure to drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. A hike on the carriage road in the Park that is called the Amphitheatre Loop is especially nice during fall foliage because the road takes you up and around a valley with views to the colorful trees on the other slope of the valley as you hike. It%26#39;s a 5.2 mile walk if you start from Brown Mountain Gate. You could also start from Jordan Pond House and then end with those wonderful popovers on the lawn, overlooking the pond. There are many, many hikes to enjoy in Acadia.

Want to combine a fall foliage and coastline trip

Thanks for you speedy reply. I%26#39;ve had foot surgery and knee problems so we do short walks but not a lot of hiking. We want places where we can drive and do short scenic walks. Are these places good for that without having to hike a long way? We are retired and in our late 50%26#39;s/early 60%26#39;s.

A few things to think about...

On your way to or from Acadia National Park and the Bar Harbor area, you probably will traveling US Route 1. About a mile south of the town of Bucksport, Rt 1 crosses the Penobscot River on the recently completed Penobscot Narrows Bridge.

An observation deck has been built into one of the towers of that bridge, providing a 360 degree view of that part of the coast. Depending on how the foliage is the week you%26#39;re here it could provide a great view.

The observation deck is accessed by elevator (no climbing involved except for a short flight of stairs if you want to get to both levels of the observation area)with the entrance at the base of the bridge tower. A small admission fee gains you admission to both the bridge observation deck and Fort Knox State Park, which is immediately adjacent to the bridge...in fact, they share an entrance gate.

Watch for ths signs on Rt 1 as you approach the Bucksport area coming north, or leave it going south.

Also to think about....while the view from the top of Mt Battie is spectacular if you hit the foliage at the right time, some other great views are just inland from the coast. I%26#39;d think strongly about heading inland from Rt 1 just a bit....using either Rt 3 from Belfast to Augusta or Rt 17 from Rockland to Augusta (both offer great views across rolling hills that get great color in the Fall). From Augusta, you can take Rt 27 back to Rt 1 in Wiscasset, Rt 201 back to US 1 in Brunswick-Topsham, or I-95 to reconnect with numerous points along southern Route 1.

One more tip -- best color is really in the early morning and late afternoon, so you may want to think about getting an early start or not ending your day too early.

Have a great trip!

CeCe: ';I%26#39;ve had foot surgery and knee problems so we do short walks but not a lot of hiking. We want places where we can drive and do short scenic walks. Are these places good for that without having to hike a long way?';

Cadillac summit has already been mentioned. The Loop Road in Acadia National Park has several vistas that provide space for parking or pausing. Also, approximately half the distance of the Loop Road is one-way and throughout most of that stretch you can park in the right lane.

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Machias/cutler lodging

Hi - We are looking to be in the Machias/Cutler area for two nights in early July. Can anyone recommend lodging?

thanks

Machias/cutler lodging

What are you looking for, a regular hotel/motel or a B%26amp;B type. There are 4 hotel/motels in the greater Machias area, a somewhat upcale ';Inn'; and several B%26amp;B%26#39;s in the area. There are also several cottages for rent but you will probably not be able to rent one for just two nights.

If you were looking for a decent regular hotel/motel I would recommend the Machias Motor Inn. It seems to be our most popular and it is the newest and overall best in my opinion. (Note I have only stayed there once since I live nearby) It is nothing fancy by any means but is clean and within walking distance to two nice restaraunts, a 24hr convenience store, and a couple of fast food places. In the summer time the ';no vacancy'; sign is often lit so you would probably want to make reservations before hand.

Just to save you a moment if you should so desire here is the number 207-255-4861 and a link to their website. http://www.machiasmotorinn.com/

If you were looking for a B%26amp;B there are probably 5 or 6 in the area and I cant really recommend a specific one other than saying I have heard good things about the Riverside B%26amp;B in East Machias.

Machias/cutler lodging

Try looking in Prospect Harbor, I know there are B%26amp;B%26#39;s, Mermaids Purse Farm B%26amp;B and there are a couple of other B%26amp;B%26#39;s, also a place called Alberts Meadow oceanfront cottages.

I doubt if you find anything in Cutler, very small village, I rented a house when I stayed there.

Good luck and have fun!!

If the Machias/Cutler area is a specific set destination for you then Prospect Harbor would be a little bit far away, about an hour from Machias 1 1/2 from Cutler.

Did you find a place to stay in the Machias/Cutler area? We are going in August and I am looking for a nice place to stay there.

nc

nec what are you looking for as far as lodging, regular motel, B%26amp;B, cottage? There are not really a lot of options in the area. August is by far the busiest month and any cottage or cabin rentals will be fully booked so that pretty much rules that out. If you happen to be coming the third weekend in August that is during the Blueberry festival and finding lodging will be difficult if not impossible unless you book ahead. Respond with what you need for lodging and I would be happy to help you out.

Preferably an inn or B %26amp; B. We will be there before the blueberry festival. I have heard of a couple of places - Captain Cates and the Blue Butterfly Inn. Are you familiar with either of these or have any other suggestions?

I am familiar with the Captain Cates not because I have stayed there but because I knew the previous owners and stopped by for a short visit a couple times. The house itself is pretty nice but the location is not all that great in my opinion. It is a ways out of town and though it is near the water it is not a very pretty area. I had never heard of the Blue Butterfly before but just looked it up. Here is a link to the areas Chamber of Commerce Accomodations page which contains both of the above and many others. Also from here you can explore the rest of the chambers info on the area.

machiaschamber.org/members/accommodations.php

I have been hearing really good things about the ';Inn at Schoppee Farm since its opening a year or so ago. The location is great, right in town close to everything, yet far enough off the main road and on the hill overlooking the river. I think it is probably a bit more expensive then most of the other B%26amp;B type places though.

If you have trouble finding a B%26amp;B then the best motel type lodging (even though it is called an ';Inn';) is the Machias Motor Inn.

I just got back from Maine last night. We stayed part of our time in Machias, actually East Machias at the Riverside Inn. My girlfriend and I went on the Puffin Tour out of Cutler, that%26#39;s only about 20 minutes away. The Inn is a nice place, rooms are nice, scenery is beautiful and the price (around $100 a night) seemed very fair. I would stay there again. It%26#39;s about a 3 minute drive to to the center of Machias (not a big place, but does have some shops and places to eat)

Scheduled to be in Machias

Hello all. I am scheduled to be working in the Machias/Addison area begining of May. Working on the salt marsh restoration on the shores of the Pleasant River. Just wondering if anyone can fill me in on some details about the area. This will be my first trip to Maine and I%26#39;m really looking forward to it. Anyone have any recommendations for places to stay, eat, grab a few brews, meet new people???

Scheduled to be in Machias

Hi! Have you noticed it%26#39;s very hard to get info about areas north of Ellsworth on this sight?

We%26#39;ve just returned from a trip to Downeast. We enjoyed a great breakfast-homemade doughnuts!- at Tall Barney%26#39;s in Jonesport. It%26#39;s on Main street right across from the entrnce to the bridge. Lots of locals, very friendy.

Machis is the big town up here. That%26#39;s where you%26#39;ll most likely find any nightlife, it is a college town.

Let us know how about your discoveries. Maybe we can get some discussion going that isn%26#39;t about Ogunquit, Camden or Acadia.

Scheduled to be in Machias

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transportation to ll bean

we will be docking in portland but don%26#39;t want to do a 4 hour land excusrsion offered by our cruise line. Is there alternate transportation that can get me to and from the shopping center, I%26#39;m assuming from what I have heard, it is too far to walk?

transportation to ll bean

There is no public transportation serving Freeport that I know of.

Freeport%26#39;s web site www.freeportusa.com/FreeportGettingHere.html

suggests a couple of taxi services and also says that Mermaid Transportation offers non-excursion transportation for cruise ship passengers... they might be worth calling.

I suspect a taxi would be rather expensive as Freeport is about 20 miles from Portland.

transportation to ll bean

Just to add a slight clarification which may or may not be helpful...

Freeport is not a shopping center in the traditional sense of the word. It was once a small-ish Maine village where L L Bean happened to open his new venture into selling sporting equipment -- including the famous hiking boot he designed and made from scratch.

Today is has become home to outlet stores for many, many national and international retail chains. But for the most part, each is in its own building....which has its plusses and minues. If the weather is bad, you can%26#39;t generally get from one store to another without going outside. But if the weather is good, you can stroll down the sidewalk and enjoy the village feel between shopping destinations. The village area includes several good places to eat....everything from white linen tablecloths at the Haraseeket Inn to faster food chains (Friendly%26#39;s Ice Cream and McDonalds, where, by the way, you won%26#39;t find any of their trademark internaly lit golden arches -- the local planning board would only approve their taking over a older house in the village if they agreed not to erect the signs and to maintain the existing external appearance of the building.

The L L Bean company now has several buildings on its campus in the heart of the village...including their main building with an attached wing for hunting and fishing supplies. Another building houses their discount/outlet store with sizeable price reductions on selected merchandise. In the past they also have had a separate store for bicycling/canoe/kayak activities but I%26#39;m not sure if that%26#39;s still true.

If you get to their main store, two things to notice:

1) a large tank of Maine sporting fish just inside the front door, and 2) the fact there are no locks on any of the doors to the store -- they%26#39;re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Sorry I can%26#39;t help with transportaiton information, but I thought that knowing a bit more about Freeport might help youo determine that it%26#39;s worth the extra effort to get there -- or signing up for the longer tour.

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BH Lodging in June

Hi Guys!

After perusing lots of forum posts and researching lodging choices, we%26#39;ve narrowed our scope. Right now, the Bar Harbor Inn, the Harborside Inn, and the SaltAir seem to be our finalists. Now we%26#39;re looking for the one or two clues to solidify our decision. We do want to be in the village of Bar Harbor. My wife and I love good breakfasts, comfortable accomodations (not fancy necessarily), fun interractions with local folk and fellow touristas, sightseeing, shopping, dining, walking, biking, etc. We%26#39;ve no interest in ';fancy'; pursuits, save an indulgent trip to one of the local spas. Sunrises, sunsets, ice cream parlors, rustic restaurants with good food, etc...Sounds like a plan. Would love your input on the lodging. Thanks CoolRay

BH Lodging in June

We%26#39;ve only stayed at the BHI but we loved it, especially our stay in June. We%26#39;ve stayed in the Main Inn in a harbor view room with a deck which was lovely. We%26#39;ve also stayed in the Newport Building which was also very comfortable. It%26#39;s right in town so you%26#39;re close to everything. It%26#39;s on the shore path so it seems a little quieter than maybe the Harborside would be. Afternoon tea and cookies in the lobby brings out all sorts of people. There are couches and a computer in the lobby so you can choose to be social if you want to. They have a very good continental breakfast situated in this wonderful room overlooking the water. In June they have tables outside on the deck and the lawn. It%26#39;s the best part of the day. They also have an on-site spa. There%26#39;s something very old-resorty about the place that we really like. Plus the staff is very accomodating and helpful.

BH Lodging in June

The first two are large, impersonal, albeit luxurious and waterfront, hotels. You wouldn%26#39;t have much interaction with the local folk. Saltair, on the other hand, is a Bed and Breakfast, with a mere four rooms. There you would eat breakfast around a large table with your fellow tourists and chat with the young couple who own this waterfront inn. You would also have the benefit of their extensive local knowledge as to hiking, scenic drives, vistas, and the best ice cream places.

My own personal choice is always Castlemaine Inn on Holland Ave. on the more more sedate end of Cottage street, yet there are very good places to eat at that end!!!. You are within walking distance to the village. All the times I have stayed there I have meet some very interesting folks from all over. Having breakfast on the large wrap-around veranda is a pleasure, there are also inside areas to enjoy your breakfast which was always very good to get you started for the days activities. Dan, the owner, is always full of info to get you going on your days plans.

We love the Holland Inn, very clean, cozy with top notch breakfasts.

2 weeks in June

My husband and I are planning a trip to New England during the first two weeks of June.

He has been before (as a child - his Dad is from Massachusetts) but it will be my first time visiting the area.

We were thinking about a three-centred break - Boston and maybe Cape Cod and New Hampshire.

Any suggestions on itinery, locations etc all welcome.

We are 27yrs old, enjoy good food, walking and sightseeing.

Many thanks

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Fun Place to stay in June near or in Portland

Hello all, I am a regular visitor to Maine. My father lives outside of Augusta. For a change of pace I like to take my 2 girls (10 and 7) to the coast for a few days. We have stayed in Camden and Ogunquit several times. Does anyone have any ideas on other coastal towns were we could spend a few days? We like to sit on the rocks on the ocean, shop in the little shops and eat at a child friendly restaurant with a view. Ogunquit has this but we%26#39;ve done this just about every year. We rented a home in Camden one year also. Any new ideas? We love to stay with my dad but it gets boring after a few days so I like to change it up and go somewhere fun. Thanks for any suggestions.

Fun Place to stay in June near or in Portland

Boothbay Harbor. In addition to all that you mentioned above, there%26#39;s a nice mini-golf on the way into town. There%26#39;s fun stops for kids, including a small bowling alley in town, plus ice cream and candy shoppes. You might also luck onto an activity like the rock-skipping contest we watched last year.

Fun Place to stay in June near or in Portland

Oops - just noticed you wanted closer to Portland. Try the Old Orchard Beach area, including Ocean Park and Camp Ellis. There%26#39;s the amusements plus mini-golf in OOB and Funtown/Splashtown or Aquaboggan in Saco.

Thanks for the ideas. Boothbay is fun, we always eat at the restaurant that has the tall man in the yellow jacket. We%26#39;ve stayed at the hotel too but the name escapes me right now. Fun place and I think there%26#39;s a train ride for kids on the way in to town?

Help required planning a trip

Hello. My husband and I are travelling through New England for the first time in April 09. I have booked most of the hotels but really need some guidance for the journey from Boston to Conway (White Montains). We have two nights to spend heading up the Maine coast and it just all sounds so wonderful that I just can%26#39;t work out where to stay the nights. I was originally thinking of staying in Portland and the Bar Harbor as I really wanted to go to Acadia National Park - is it worth going in April? Is it beautiful no matter what the season and weather? We both in our thirties and fairly active- if that helps.

Also I wonder has anyone any advice about where to break our journey for one night heading from Stowe VT to Newport RI. Or should we spend two nights in Stowe. We%26#39;re both teachers which limits our time on holiday otherwise I%26#39;m sure we could spend a month in the area. Your comments would be greatly appreciated.

Help required planning a trip

There are a couple of possible problems with visiting Acadia National Park in April. The first is, depending on when you are here, the roads in the park may not be open. There are some short stretches that are kept open throughout the winter but most of the road system is dependent on warm weather and some plowing to be open then.

The second is that in April, the deciduous trees still are bare and many of the hiking trails are muddy. If you can handle that, then the park still is lovely and in fact, without all of the greenery to obstruct the views, you can see much more of the landforms that make the park what it is.

Not everything is open in April, but there is lodging available in the vicinity and there are good places to eat.

Help required planning a trip

Suggest you spend some time in Portland on the way to Bar Harbor. The Old Port area has a number of restaurants and stores plus the scenery is great.

The Last Resort, Jackman

Is anyone familiar with The Last Resort in Jackman? I%26#39;m looking for a rustic, inexpensive family type of place, on a lake, where my kids are forced to commune with nature and not the tv or computer.

We usually go to Brooklin but I would like to branch out this year.

Weekend Breakfast Spot

My husband and I, who have been to Ogunquit several times, are taking my parents up next weekend for the first time. They are excited, even though we are going during off-season. We are only staying 1 night. My question is, we love the Egg %26amp; I and the Maine Diner for breakfast, but we have never been in Ogunquit on a weekend, always weekdays. Should we expect a long line at either of these places on a Sunday morning, the 22nd? Or, is there another informal place that you would recommend? Thank you so much for any suggestions!!

Weekend Breakfast Spot

You won%26#39;t recognize Ogunquit this time of year. There will be very few people around.

For anything you plan to do, your question shouldn%26#39;t be ';is there a line?'; Your question should be ';will it be open?';

Both have web sites, the Egg and I web site says ';Now open 7 Day per Week.'; The Maine Diner web site isn%26#39;t as clear. You might want to email them to make sure.

Weekend Breakfast Spot

Thank you. I had checked the Egg %26amp; I website, and saw the ';open 7 days'; and have e-mailed the Maine Diner. I guess I was hoping that someone from the area may know. Thanks for your quick reply!

The Egg %26amp; I website may say that they are open 7 days, but they are not currently open at all. They have been closed, as they usually are, over the winter and have not yet reopened. It looks like they have been doing some renovating over the winter and it still looks pretty bare -- no furniture in the dining room, yet. Portable storage units are still onsite. I drive by twice a day to and from work, so I%26#39;ve been watching their progress all winter.

I believe Bintliff%26#39;s is open for breakfast on weekends. Also, Congdon%26#39;s in Wells.

This weekend is supposed to be beautiful and I just heard that most of the snow has melted on the Marginal Way, so you should have a great weekend here.

If Bintliffs is open, they have an awesome breakfast

What happened to Amore Breakfast?

We were in Ogunquit two weeks ago. The Maine Diner is open. We had dinner, not breakfast, but a previous poster is correct, Ogunquit looks nothing like it does in the summer, very quiet so I don%26#39;t think you will have much of a wait. The site where Amore was has been cleared to make way for condos, apparently their lease was up. We were told they will reopen on Shore Road at the plaza on the way down to Perkins Cove where the Irish shop is located. I can%26#39;t confirm this information, but this is what some local people told us.

I just wanted to give an update following our trip (we just got in!). We had the best time!!!! Breakfast at Bintliff%26#39;s WAS awesome, just as we were told. The raspberry almond pancakes were great and my husband had the poached eggs and said they were great! No line when we got there at 8 a.m., but when we drove by at 10 a.m, it was really busy. It was a great weekend and great for my parents (both in their 70%26#39;s, Dad with early Alzheimer%26#39;s). Walked the marginal way in gorgeous weather, watched surfers (how cold was that water??), ate at the Maine Diner, strolled around town - just perfect. Stayed at the Anchorage, which was nice, but we still pefer Terace By The Sea (they were not open).

So, thank you all for your suggestions, especially about Bintliff%26#39;s. Thank you for helping us to show my parents a nice time, if only for a brief overnight.

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Help in Planning 1st Visit to Maine Coast

We are planning on visiting ME for the first time at the end of July and would like some input on where to go and stay. I was looking at Boothbay Harbor or Bar Harbor but am open to suggestions. We are looking for a restful couple of days with some sightseeing and great food.

Help in Planning 1st Visit to Maine Coast

If you haven%26#39;t already considered it, you might also want to check out Camden and Rockland -- too other popular coastal communities.

In late July, Bar Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Rockland and most of the rest of the Maine coast will be at the height of the summer tourist season -- which means plenty of people around, but also more restaurants, shops, and chances for on-the-water cruises etc.

Are you mostly interested in seeing Maine%26#39;s scenery, or the wildlife, or the history/museums/cultural attractions, or just ';getting away from it all'; for a while. Knowing that might help some of us who know our state fairly well give you better answers...

And if the answer is ';all of the above'; we can work with that as well....

Help in Planning 1st Visit to Maine Coast

The Acadia/Bar Harbor region has the most to offer. That%26#39;s where I would send you. Because of Acadia National Park, much of Mount Desert Island (where Bar Harbor is) is open to the public. Boothbay will have some public areas, but isn%26#39;t nearly as accessible.

July is a busy month, and it will be busiest in downtown Bar Harbor and at the top Acadia attractions (Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, etc.) However, if you stay in another town on the island (e.g., Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor) it will be a bit calmer. And, there is so much of the park that you can choose the quieter places if you wish.

There are good restaurants all over the island, most have been discussed extensively here in the threads and in reviews of the restaurants.

I also like Camden a great deal and if you are coming for more than just a few days and can spit your trip between two destinations, I%26#39;d spend a couple of nights in each place. There is so much to see and many good restuarants there too. And, somehow, even when Camden is packed with folks, it doesn%26#39;t seem as packed as Boothbay which has very real parking problems in the busiest season.

Never having been there, I%26#39;d love to do it all, but realistically we can%26#39;t in 4 or 5 days. We are looking to relax at a resort or nice inn, taking in the beautiful scenery, enjoying the great seafood, maybe a day cruise.

Maine is not a ';resort'; heavy state. If the resort experience (having golf, tennis, a pool, onsite restaurants, spa, etc. all at your beck and call) is high on your list, then picking the resort might be the first step for you.

Resorts that come to mind include The Samoset in Rockport, and Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay. The Harborside in Bar Harbor has pool, tennis courts and restaurants on site, but no golf on site.

Resort may not have been the right word. Just a nice place to stay and relax, with some sightseeing. Not looking for tennis and golf. I%26#39;ve heard from a number of people that Camden is a great place. Also heard that Ogunquit is pretty nice.

Two totally different places, sort of depends what appeals to you.

Camden is about as classic New England as you could hope for. The movie Peyton Place was filmed there, lovely old homes, lots of trees, rolling terrain, gorgeous churches; if Disneyland had to build a New England town, Camden would be it, it%26#39;s just that picture-perfect.

Camden has a rocky shore, the mountains of Camden Hills State Park offer pretty lookouts, nice hiking, or if you don%26#39;t wnt to hike, drive the auto road to the top and look out over the harbor. Camden is on Penobscot Bay, which is absolutely gorgeous, and there are oodles of opportunities for you to get out on the water, either in a windjammer or on a state ferry to one of three islands where folks live year-round. Camden is more of a B%26amp;B place, not many hotels. Quaint.

Ogunquit is a beach town and is basically flat. More big hotels, fewer B%26amp;Bs. Lovely, pristine beach, a long strip of sand open to the public. Much more shopping and sidewalks crowded with folks. Oqunquit will have more big hotels with swimming pools and lawn chairs overlooking the water if that%26#39;s how you want to spend your day.

I like both, but if Camden is my favorite.

How are you getting to Maine from New York? If you%26#39;re driving, since you have only 4-5 days here, you may consider basing yourself in the more southern part of the state to save on driving time.

Kennebunk and Ogunquit are popular.

For the Portland area you might consider the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth. You%26#39;d be within minutes of Portland Headlight, 2 state parks, some good seafood restaurants, several beaches and all that Portland has to offer (including day cruises and easy visits to the islands in Casco Bay).

Thanks for your help. I%26#39;ve heard a lot of positive things about Camden. We%26#39;ll probably narrow it down to either Camden or Boothbay Harbor. Need to check out accommodations.

I would go with Boothbay Hbr for these reasons 1] It is more in the middle of things .Close to Portland ,Freeport,Bath,Wiscassett.2]Yes it has traffic and parking can be hard to find But it is small enough to get around without the car park it !3]you can use the time it takes to drive to Bar Hbr on a harbor cruise etc instead of sitting in traffic out on rte1 4] There are many fine Inns ,Top of the Hill,Captains Quarters are just two in the middle of town.Close to Pemaquid Pt,Reid State Park Bath maritime Museum 5]Because I said so !

That%26#39;s what I was thinking. Boothbay is more central. I%26#39;ve been checking out accommodations. My husband likes a place with a pool to relax in after a day out. I notice a lot of places don%26#39;t have them.

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bar harbor manor or bayview?

Hello,

Spending the week before Labor day in Bar Harbor. Can%26#39;t decide between the manor or the bayview. the manor is about $500 less/week. The bay view has a pool and is ocean front but 1 mile to town. The manor is only a few blocks to town, is not ocean front, but has a kitchen. (is the temp warm enough to swim in the pool the first week in sept?) any advice appreciated. Thanks!

bar harbor manor or bayview?

It%26#39;s hard to answer your post because only you can make these decisions for yourself. Would you rather be able to walk to town or would you rather have a pool? The Bayview offers free breakfast in the mornings so maybe you won%26#39;t need the kitchen. Will you be spending most of your time in the park? Is a view from your room important?

The bayview is a mile from the edge of the village of Bar Harbor. It will be 1.5 - 2 miles to get to some of the restaurants and shops and the first mile is along the Rt 3 busy road into town. There is a wide sidewalk, but it%26#39;s not a very interesting walk so I don%26#39;t think you%26#39;ll enjoy doing it multiple times a day. The free shuttle does stop out by the Bayview so you don%26#39;t always need to drive into town. It will be warm enough to swim in the pool in August.

Fun family activities for trip to Searsport in June

We will be staying in Searsport for a week at the end of June with our 3 children (ages 9, 11, 13) Any suggestions for sightseeing in the area?

Fun family activities for trip to Searsport in June

Head over to the new Penobscot Narrows Bridge. It will be about a 30 minute drive from Searsport. The bridge has an observation tower (the only one in the U.S.) and you can take an elevator to the top. The bridge is located next to Ft. Knox. There is an old stone fort that the kids can explore. It has dark tunnels and old prison cells that they will enjoy exploring. It%26#39;s also a nice picnic location so you can bring your lunches if it%26#39;s a nice day.

You could also drive about an hour or so and find yourself in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. There are endless activities here for your children - hiking, biking, kayaking, whale watching, etc . . . Since you%26#39;re going to be so close, I would spend a day here.

There%26#39;s a children%26#39;s museum in Bangor, ME, but your kids may be too old to find it much fun. My 8 year old gets bored there.

Belfast is a nice Maine harbor town. You can look into activities there. It%26#39;s not far from Searsport.

Winter Harbor Lodging

Can anyone tell me about the lodging in Winter Harbor. We will be visiting for 2 days and would like to stay locally. From what I%26#39;ve searched there aren%26#39;t too many options in Winter Harbor. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

Winter Harbor Lodging

I don%26#39;t know about any lodging places, but there was a similar post about a week ago and several people wrote in to offer some lodging advice. I%26#39;d scroll down the forum to see if you could locate it.

Winter Harbor Lodging

Thank you for your reply. My daughter will be attending the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Winter Harbor for the week. We will be joining her on her last day and wanted to stay in the area for a day or two. I could not find the posts you mentioned. Only some from last year and not much info to go on. Are there any other places in the Schoodic pennisula area besided Winter Harbor that I could check? Thanks again.

Try:

http://www.downeastacadia.com

and click on the area (s) in which you are interested.

Also, the past thread to which lovingbarharbor referred can be accessed at:

http://tinyurl.com/5r3yk2

If you want to know more about what%26#39;s been said about the area, use the search window at the top of the page and search on %26lt;schoodic%26gt;.

Hello and try www.acadia-schoodic.org. This is the web site for the Schoodic area, including Winter Harbor and there seems to be a bunch of choices. Schoodic is beautiful - have a great trip.

Thank you all. I did look on those websites and found some info. Main Stay Inn %26amp; Cottages in Winter Harbor, sent an email to the hosts. Also found somethings in Prospect Harbor and Gouldsboro. Looking forward to the Lobster Festival! Hope to see you there!

Hi CATRNJ,

I%26#39;ve stayed at Elsa%26#39;s in Prospect Harbor and absolutely loved it. The accomodations were comfy and very homey, the breakfasts great, the Innkeeper wonderful and the location can%26#39;t be beat. It sits across the street from the harbor with nice views and is only a 5 to 10 minute drive to the Winter Harbor and the Schoodic loop. The Inn also has cable tv and private baths and the price is decent.

I%26#39;d stay there again in a heartbeat. Check it out!

cozyharbor

Thank you again. You have been most helpful.

Elsa%26#39;s in Prospect Harbor is a great choice and just 3 miles from Winter Harbor. A B%26amp;B with views of a working fishing harbor.

Equipment Rental

Anyone have any good value and quality ski equipment rental locations for skiing at Sunday River? I%26#39;d rather not pay the $39 per day fee at the actual resort.

Equipment Rental

Might not be worth it in the end, but you can try No Conway, NH. But that costs you two trips.

Equipment Rental

Shoot, just thought of this after posting - What about a rental place close to home for the duration?

Thanks for the reply. We ended up renting from Jack Frost Rental, which was right down the street from the hotel. They were good and there looked to be two other places that would have been acceptable as well.

Best time of year to visit OOB

My husband and I are retired and would like to visit Maine. Old Orchard Beach was recommended to us; we usually prefer to travel just outside the peak periods (better rates, smaller crowds, etc.). Would spring or fall be a better time to visit? Given that we%26#39;re traveling outside of peak season, we%26#39;d like to keep our lodging at %26gt;$100/night (we%26#39;d like to stay on/within an easy walk to the beach; other than that our only ';requirements'; for lodging is that it%26#39;s clean and neat). Can anyone recommend a place to stay? Thanks for your help!

Best time of year to visit OOB

To avoid the largest crowds you would want to visit between Labor Day and Memorial Day - but any time is great in Old Orchard! If you are interested in visiting other areas such as Portland,Freeport, Kittery, etc - Old Orchard makes a great ';home base';. You can start and end your days with a walk on the beach. For a community calendar of what%26#39;s happening log on to www.shopoob.com. We are holding a street fair type festival on May 3, which will be before the peak season.

Best time of year to visit OOB

I drove thru there yesterday. I love the beach in the winter! Be sure to drive down to Ocean Park, it%26#39;s a cool old summer community with some great architecture.

September is a great month for the beach. Kids are back in school, so the crowds have dropped appreciably. May and early June are also good, but can be rainy and colder.

OOB has a wide range of accommodations from very modern high-rise condos to very old family strip motels. You usually get what you pay for so beware of prices that sound too good to be true. They probably are!

Another warning: there are some motels in Southern Maine which have names which suggest they are on the beach when in fact they are not. So, just because a motel is named ';Ne%26#39;r Beach'; or something like that, don%26#39;t assume it%26#39;s on the beach. Still do your research and pay particular attention to pictures on web sites and ratings in AAA tour books. If someone tells you they are ';across the street from the beach'; don%26#39;t assume that means you will see the beach from your room, because that giant condo across the street might block your view. .

Michele wrote: OOB has a wide range of accommodations from very modern high-rise condos to very old family strip motels. You usually get what you pay for so beware of prices that sound too good to be true. They probably are!

Another warning: there are some motels in Southern Maine which have names which suggest they are on the beach when in fact they are not. So, just because a motel is named ';Ne%26#39;r Beach'; or something like that, don%26#39;t assume it%26#39;s on the beach. Still do your research and pay particular attention to pictures on web sites and ratings in AAA tour books. If someone tells you they are ';across the street from the beach'; don%26#39;t assume that means you will see the beach from your room, because that giant condo across the street might block your view. .

Thanks. We always check the reviews here on TripAdvisor before booking rooms in areas where we%26#39;ve never traveled before. ;-)

Thanks, everyone, for the tips/advice.

My family and I go up every year usually the second week ok july.The weather is beautiful.Last year we went up july 9-13.It was great.This year were going july 8-12.If you dont mind crowds you%26#39;ll want to go then.We stayed at richards by the sea.It was only 2 blocks from the beach on the east side of grand ave.Also on beach side made for a very short walk to beach ,pier,restaurants.Very reasonable just over $100. Cant wait to go.Look forward to it every year now.

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where to fly in to for bar harbor

Hi

Traveling from North carolina, where would be best to fly, Portland or Boston?

Also, I am on a budget, suggestons of a place to stay. It is my daughter and myself

where to fly in to for bar harbor

The closest airport (about a 70-minute drive) is Bangor; Portland is approximately a 3-hour drive; Boston, 5 hours and change. So basically it is a balancing act between airline fares and auto rental/drive time considerations. Manchester, NH often has very reasonable fares, I hear; the drive time probably would be close to that from Boston.

We do everything we can to avoid Logan (Boston).

As to lodging, there are many alternatives among hotels, motels, and bed %26amp; breakfast inns. Take a look at http://www.acadiamagic.com

for a range of alternatives. If you are specifically interested in a B%26amp;B, see:

http://www.sleepbarharbor.com