bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

I know I'll get a lot of flak for this but I've never been greatly impressed with Long Island, perhaps it was my guide, I've been to Montauk Light, didn't get to walk around, traveled out on the island a lot for work, just never really impressed me, YMMV, ferry is from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport, if your in NYC I wouldn't do it, if your visiting sights out on LI it will save you some driving, I'd check schedules , fares and weather before you plan your trip. Having been there I'd add Sturbridge Village to your itinerary if possible, we did an afternoon and the next morning, we found it very interesting and picturesque. PM me if you want info on where we stayed.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

I haven't felt yours, that's why I posted my reply to your snide remarks.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Bob,

I visited Sturbridge Village in the late 1970s at the end of a business trip, but my wife hasn't been there; I'll have to add it to our route. Thanks for the reminder and the info on Long Island.

Dennis

MtnMan Loc: ID

If you do that don't miss Mystic Seaport!

MtnMan Loc: ID

I am now more certain that is why people react to you as they do.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

I agree with you Bob. New York City has a lot of interesting places to go if you know where they are [including a visit to B&H and Katz's Deli!]. BUT traffic is a bummer. Long Island is the same. The ferry is less than 1/2 way to the end of the island where it does get nicer, but it would not be fun if you could not park and walk around. Not sure it is worth it unless you have a specific "have to do" place you want to go.

The other places mentioned as possible stopping places are between NYC and Boston. If you fly into NY, you could go to them before heading off to Maine. Or if you fly into Boston, you can make it a side trip by going south before heading north. I've been to Newport, RI and it is interesting to take the beach walk and see all the big mansions. Some are open to the public [for a fee] if you want a tour inside. We were outside The Breakers and wanted to look around - one of the guards let us go on the grounds [no charge] and I took some pictures. Not sure what else there is, I went for a meeting and did not have a lot of time for sight-seeing. Sturbridge Village is a popular tourist destination, very historical. Have not been there for a long time, don't remember much about it!

I love the ride up the Maine coast. If in a hurry, I take I-95 for part of the way, but definitely go over to Route 1 at York. Nubble Lighthouse. Just before South Portland you can switch from I-95 to I-295 which passes through the outskirts of Portland. Shorter distance, less tolls and traffic is pretty good unless around rush hour. Also it is closer than I-95 if you want to stop and see Portland and its Old Port, and the lighthouses. Whenever we go up to Maine, we either stop in South Portland [to go to Cabela's] or in Freeport [to go to LL Bean]. There is a nice working harbor in South Freeport, too. I like to get up early and watch the lobster fishermen load up their barrels of bait. [Off Rte 1 near I-295 exit 20, turn on Pine Street, Continue to Maine Street and go to the very end.] From Freeport we usually make our way to get onto Route 1. Taking the shore road to Acadia National Park takes longer, but is so much more interesting than a larger road [Route 17]. There are plenty of things to see, if you go down some of the roads to the shore. Villages, Harbors, Views of Ocean and Shore.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thanks for the input. I plan to do most of the trip on U.S. 1, and take it all the way to the Canadian Border. They call the part from Acadia to the border "the Big Sur of Maine" and since we live about 3 hours from Big Sur (on CA-1), I'm very familiar with it and am looking forward to that part of the trip. We're going to try to make it to Quebec City if we have time. The Kancamagus Highway is also part of the plan.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Yeah, I mostly annoy morons and wise asses. You are 100% correct.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Ah, name calling too. Fits. Bye.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

With all the cruise ships now calling almost daily, Bar Harbor is WAY too crowded. The Park is still great. For a change drive over to Southwest Harbor (away from the madding crowd so to speak). There is a restaurant named "Sips" on Clark Point Road just after you turn off Main Street that has always had good food( Breakfast or Dinner. It is small so evening reservations are probably needed during high tourist season.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

My family hasn't been to Acadia in twenty years, but when we lived in Mass {moved back to Indiana four years ago} we enjoyed trips to Boothbay Harbor. Yes, it is something of a tourist town, but that is part of its charm, as the boardwalk provided all kinds of photographic opportunities. Boothbay Harbor is also where the movie Carousel was filmed - in fact the spot where the carousel sat is now a restaurant ... called "Carousel". We enjoyed boat trips from Boothbay Harbor - again various things to photograph as well as to experience - but I'm not sure what they run in September.