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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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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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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Which Way Are You Headed?
The World Traveler Sign Post is a super quirky, touristy, and fun to use as a photo op. Check it out! A very small area in front of this sign is open so you can...
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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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In the Spotlight
Headlights belong on a car, right? I was so confused when I kept seeing the Portland Head Light on lists of things to do in Maine. Then I found out that this historic lighthouse is...
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Moe’s Original BBQ
Sometimes you just need some BBQ. While my mom and I were out exploring Portland, we suddenly realized we were starving—and we were craving something smokey. So we tried out Moe’s Original BBQ. Overall, it...
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TROLLS!
Having lived in the DC area for several years, I’ve been spoiled by the amazing US Botanic Garden and the National Arboretum, so it takes quite a bit to impress me. But, when we learned...
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Think [Outside] The Box
So, we were driving home to our Airbnb after running errands, and we passed a small sign that said ART EXHIBIT and had an arrow. What??!! We went by so fast, that we went back...
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