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Good idea about Bangor. That would be closer to moose while also having access to the coastline.
Noted! Thanks!
Wicked has nailed this if your Mom is serious about the moose thing. If not this is still a great plan.
I've been to every one of the contiguous 48 and specialized in getting off the beaten track, and northern Maine - from Rangely (enjoyable to anyone with 2 days to screw around) up to the Alagash/Katahdin (NOT recommended to any but adventure sportsmen) - is the most wildernessy.
Probably depends on what the kids and you are into. Acadia/Bar Harbor is pretty family friendly and has a lot of hiking and outdoor activities. Mostly B&B-type places to stay at.
This is what everyone was thinking just wasn’t sure if other locations should be in he running?
There are some larger hotels in the town of Bar Harbor: Harborside is one that I remember researching; Bayview is another. I ended up staying at a smaller B&B-type place (Moseley Cottage). So, I can’t give you personal experience on the larger ones. There’s no beach in the town of Bar Harbor that I’m aware of (excluding the beach within Acadia National Park), but maybe there is elsewhere on the island. I think the Harborside and Bayview that I mentioned have pools though.GoBirds said:
I learned this in the mid 90’s when I moved to NH. Growing up in Ohio, I called all soda, pop. I was quickly informed pop(s) is another name for suckers and soda was the correct pronounciation for soft drinks.
Unless your kids are very into hiking/climbing, I wouldn't put Acadia at the top of my list. I'd probably recommend Old Orchard Beach. The kids would have http://www.palaceplayland.com/ to keep them entertained, and it's a beautiful beach for you and the missus. Lots of French Canadians flock here in the summer months so you get to observe that as well.
I would stay in Bar Harbor if this is what you're looking to do. Beautiful town with amazing national park nearby. It doesn't get much more New Englandy than this area. Not sure about moose but I hear there are companies that do that type of tour. If you do happen upon a moose, stay far away from it. Although they look to be very docile, their mood can change abruptly, and you don't want to be anywhere near a 1000 lb moose that's pissed off.
The NH, and I assume Maine moose population has taken a huge hit due to tics. Population is not what it once was so seeing them without a guide is less likely to occur than in the past
Really rather drive an hour and half to go to Story Land than OOB. Place is a dump with French speaking fat guys like me wearing speedos
I think it depends on how far out of your way you're willing to go to see a moose. They're primarily in the North Central Region. Getting there and back from a typical touristy areas is one day there and one day back by car and even then, there's no guarantee even then that you'll see one. Will a stuffed moose do? There's plenty of them on display at most visitor centers.
I'm jealous. Looks perfect. Not sure about your timing, locals from Maine might be better to answer what traffic will be like up and down the coast that week. Either way, it looks great!
I ended up booking a room on the eve of our departure in Portsmouth. Only 1 hour to Alamo drop-off at Logan and a fraction of the hotel prices in Boston. Also opted for a nice room at the Acadia Hotel because they provide bicycles (saves us $100 for rentals) and we can park and then hoof/bike around and not worry about finding parking in the town. I see that school will still be in session in Maine and there is a cruise ship arriving in Bar Harbor the same day we get there but the cruisers have to back on board by 5:00 so most will be back on ship around the time we arrive.
Moxy is a food experience worth having. You can spend a fortune, cuz it's mostly tapas, but you dont have to and it's worth it if you do
I'm spending some time in Portsmouth this summer (using some Marriott points at Wentworth by the Sea). May have to check that place out. Toddler friendly, or not quite?
You mentioned craft beer so I would highly recommend you stop at Maine Beer Company in Freeport, about 20 minutes north of Portland. Lunch is their IPA and it is excellent as is their Double IPA (Dinner), in fact most of their beers are at least really good.
it sure doesnt seem they would have a prob that way, but the dining public will always appreciate you calling & checking. the Wentworth's lovely -
shouldnt be a prob. going south on Sunday evenings can be dicey, but nothing like the Cape Cod traffic. My sister lives in Seabrook and many were the summer Saturdays we drove down Maine (both the Rte1A/9 surface roads & the fwys) for the day without being truly clogged.
I lived in Portland for 17 years. It is a cool town. Unless there is some special event going on you can spend one day there.
I will at least do that...I have 3 days/2nights to work with between Portland and Camden. Just trying to decide how best to split that up. I am starting to lean about half and half with one night in each town. Having lived there, do you have any good recommendations or local insights to share?
would love to get back to maine... haven't been since I was a kid. we were on a windjammer cruise.. very cool.
