Out In The Bay
Casco Bay is right off Portland and is the greater name for lots of small islands, both inhabited and not. To get a feel for these islands and a glimpse into island life, we hitched...
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Aww, Shucks!
While we’ve already had some amazing lobster experiences in Maine, we wanted to appreciate the full range of seafood that Portland had to offer. Everyone kept telling us how great the oysters are so we...
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A Clawsome Experience
When you think of Maine, you think of lobsters! We had an amazing hands-on experience today, going on a lobstering excursion with Lucky Catch Cruises. That’s right, we got to load bait bags, empty traps,...
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Becky’s Diner
Becky’s Diner390 Commercial StreetPortland, ME207-773-7070 On the hunt for breakfast: Four ways we knew this was going to be a great place to eat. 1. Just the word “diner” in the name. Generally, this means...
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PMA: Portland Museum of Art
As you guys know, I’m a HUGE museum fan. So you know I had to check out the Portland Museum of Art while we were in Maine. They have free admission and extended hours every...
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Public Market House
Today we did something really fun for lunch. We visited the Public Market House in Portland, Maine. The Public Market House features a variety of food stalls, so we knew we would each find something...
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Whoopie Pies
A Whoopie What?: Consisting of two cookies stuffed with creamy filling, Whoopie Pies are a big deal in Maine. In fact, in 2011, the Maine State Legislature designated the whoopie pie as Maine’s official state treat. We’ve...
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Pumpkin To Talk About
Everyone knows that Maine is beautiful in the fall. This part of the country attracts visitors from all over who come to check out the spectacular changing leaves and beautiful fall colors. Well, this week...
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Moose and (Flying) Squirrels
At the top of our Maine bucket list was spotting a moose. We were so optimistic when there were signs along all the main roads warning of moose, but were having no luck at all....
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Out of this world!
I always love stopping at fun roadside oddities. So when I heard that the world’s largest rotating globe was in Maine, I had to check it out! Known as “Eartha”, this 41ft diameter globe fills...
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