sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

There is sooo much to see! Portland is a nice old city (see a post today of the Portland Head Lighthouse) - you can take a few hours and take the ferry out to Peak's Island and have lunch - lots of fun and scenic. Be aware that before the 4th of July you will encounter black flies and mosquitoes when you go into the woods, so plan on repellent use! As you go up Route 1 from Portland you can stop in Falmouth for the LL Bean store - open always. It does not seem so exciting now that there are so many knock-offs, but LL Bean is unique in its dedication to educating people about having fun outside. UpRoute one you can head down the Pemaquid Peninsula to the iconic lighthouse. It might be worth staying in Camden overnight - it is a beautiful coastal town - although getting lodging at this late date might be difficult.

Vermont is a beautiful state, but even more beautiful is the White Mountain loop in New Hampshire - just an hour up the road from Portland (a look at the map will show that there are no direct routes West from Maine - as they say: "You cahnt get theah from heah"). The NH mountains have wooden bridges, lots of waterfalls, and the cog railroad up Mt. Washington.

Have fun!

Ny the way: I keep the DEET wipes in my camera bag so that I can pull one out when I need one. They are not greasy and so are not a problem when you are handling your photo gear.

steve49 Loc: massachusetts

ps
you can get out to Star Island and return same day..
imo the visit is too short and you will wish you were there for the sunset.
It is worth the price of admission!

texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH

Don’t forget the White Mountains of New Hampshire! Gorham, Conway, Franconia, Sugar Hill .... all beautiful and in close vicinity to our place outside Littleton. The other suggestions And your planned Bar Harbor and Moosehead are good or bypass Moosehead, go to Rangeley area and then down Rte 16 in to NH from there. As you cross the border you follow the Androscoggin River and 16 mile woods down to Gorham. Be sure to have onion soup at Mr Pizza an awesome restaurant on the water that has everything. Fried Haddock plate with their home made tarter sauce... making me hungry at it’s way too early! From Gorham go across the Whites on Rte. 2 or 16 for awesome mountain views.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

In Southwest Harbor outside of Bar Harbor there is nice hiking and photo ops at Echo Lake and Long Pond.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Bar Harbor, walk to island before high tide, Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

If you do go into Vermont you must hit the white mountains. You will not be disappointed.

sabrejet

The COAST !!!

chris100849

On your trip north out of Boston, I would suggest stopping in Newberry Port for lunch. It's an old harbor town, updated . Great food, harbor and an island preserve just outside of town

On the very north end of this trip, if you get this far, Lubek Maine. This is a fishing village almost untouched by updates. And directly across its harbor is Canada! And Teddy Roosevelts' beloved Campobello. Be sure to take the hike (tide dependent) to the light house

In between each of those points, a south bar harbor kayak excursion, whale watching off shore, lobstahh and more lobstahh, Damerscotta is a great little town (big time touristy) or any of the small coastal towns in the area. Castle ton, Round Pond .....

Light houses of all types

Great trip. Enjoy

ronichas Loc: Long Island

One of my favorite places near Portsmouth is Old Orchard Beach Pier. Photographing the pier both at night and at sunrise is just awesome!

stu352 Loc: MA/RI Border

At Acadia NP, I recommend using the bus system rather than trying to drive into the park yourself, especially at that time of year. Traffic can be dense, and parking at interesting sites can be iffy. The busses run from the Bar Harbor Village Green to ALL the scenic area of the park. There are many scenic hikes that go between bus stops, so you don't have to backtrack. And they run often enough that you never have to wait that long.

Hints: The Acadia Hotel right on the village green. The Popovers at Jordan Pond...

I know I'm biased because my cousin's house has a beautiful harbor view there, but Camden is a "must see", especially when the schooners are in, usually Saturdays.. And there's a great harbor view from Mt. Battie.

E Keith

Hi Greg,
We go every year to visit family every year. You are going to hit massive traffic this time of year along the coast so be prepared but it is worth it. I reccommend trying to get to the Yorks, Nubble Light, Portland Head Light, and coastal Camden, Rockland, Rockport areas.
Happy Travels!
Eric

Martys Loc: Lubec, Maine

My website focuses primarily on down east Maine photographs,...feel free to take a look and see if anyplace looks interesting for your travels.
Sorry to toot my own whistle,...I couldn't resist this time,.... I don't do it often.

https://marty-saccone.pixels.com/

I recomend Acadia National Park,...especially the Schoodic Point area.
If theres rough seas,..the views are the best around for spectacular vistas.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Where to begin! Portland Head Light with a stop at the Cookie Jar for coffee and an epic donut, Pemaquid Light. Kennebunkport, but you'll have lots of company. Drive along the shore, not route 1. Also many don't understand that to really see the Maine coast, you have to travel down the fjord-like fingers. Maine's coastline is actually longer than that of California! The puffin cruises aren't bad, but you will need a long lens. Castine, ME is charming and lovely. It was a political football between the Americans and the British for years. You can also go out on a lobster boat, that would be worth checking out. Of course Booth Bay and Acadia Natinal Park. There will be fog in the mornings, usually.

Inland Rangely Lakes, north of Kingfield there's a road referred to as Moose Alley where you'll see a lot of Moose. When you're on the back roads, watch for skid marks on the road, a potential moose indicator. Do not speed on the back roads, for all their size, moose are somewhat hard to see. They are in the road to avoid mosquitos as best they can. Which brings me to insect repellent! In addition tho mosquitos, there are these little black flies that really pack a punch. Spray your clothes and yourself.

Most of all, have fun. Maine is a very photogenic state.

foodie65

Red's in Wiscasset ME for lobster roll
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens near Boothbay Harbor ME

Susan S Loc: Washington DC

Traveling through Maine is like dying and going to Heaven. Unspoiled nature everywhere and the most open, friendly people ready to welcome you. Wiscasset has been mentioned. "The Most Beautiful Little Town in Maine" . and of course take the chance to stop to eat a lobster roll at Reds.
The Pemaquid lighthouse is worth the off-road (Rt1) time to get there. Then on to Camden, the picturesque Habour and home to quaint stores and beautiful yachts. Blue Hill on Deere Isle is also on the way to Acadia. Stick to the coast on the way up and return to Boston by inland route