Where to go

Planning to visit Maine? You've come to the right source for unbiased info about Maine travel. Here you'll find links to posts by region.
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Ho, ho, ho, it’s magic: Magic of Christmas in Maine

Tickets for the Portland Symphony Orchestra's annual holiday extravaganza, the Magic of Christmas, always go quickly, so act quickly if you want to score...

Kick off holiday shopping at Artful Gifts

Forgive me as I wipe the drool off my keyboard. For once, I'm not drooling over food, but rather over the magnificent artisan-made goods...

Bangor’s Fiddlehead Restaurant delivers big flavors

My original plan was to graze my way through dinner by nibbling appetizers or choosing small plates at a handful of restaurants in Bangor,...

Maine Huts & Trails opens Grand Falls Hut

Maine Huts & Trails, the hut-to-hut multi-use trail in Maine's western mountains, got a big boost this weekend with the opening of its third...

Foliage escapes: Antiquing and leaf-peeping in Cornish

Oh, here's a gem—a delightful Maine village that oozes New England charm. Folded in the foothills of the White Mountains, well-seasoned Cornish is salted...

Foliage without crowds: Maine’s Schoodic region delivers big time

Last week I wrote about the Moosehead/Katahdin region as a favorite place to view the leaves but leave the crowds. This week, I'm sharing...

Eileen Ivers and the PSO Pops! Brilliant!

When it comes to fiddling around, few can compete with Eileen Ivers, winner of nine All-Ireland fiddle championships. Ivers isn't content with the usual...

Foliage escapes without the crowds: Tour Maine’s Katahdin/Moosehead region

Considering a fall foliage leaf-peeping trip in Maine? Here's the first in a series of places where you can escape the crowds. I'll start...

Planning ahead: Maine Open Lighthouse Day

Light up your life on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, with a visit to one of 25 ocean, river, and island lighthouses open for the...
Lobster shack Boothbay Maine Maine vacation 2021

Top 10: What to see and do in Boothbay, Maine

What to see and do in Boothbay, Maine: My top 10 list of what not to miss when visiting this Midcoast Maine peninsula.

Doughnuts and pho: Bakers Way in Boothbay Harbor is a dual find

Yes, I know doughnuts and pho is as unusual a combination as steamed dumplings and sticky buns or spring rolls and bear claws, but...

Savor summer at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

Migis Lodge is a gem, a magical all-inclusive retreat sheltered by towering pines and edging Sebago Lake. It's the kind of place that echoes...
A winning entry in the cooking contest. Image coutesy of the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival.

Machias is wild about blueberries

One of my favorite Maine festivals is happening this weekend, the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. This one is more than a simple festival, it's...

A tisket, a tasket, a Native American basket, and much more

If you're traveling along the Maine coast, you might want to detour inland a bit to catch this new festival: Tribes of the Dawn...

Do you believe in fairies? A Maine garden opens doors to their homes

Yes, I know this weekend is the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, but if you're seeking a quieter escape, one that might awaken that...