Showing posts with label Cape Neddick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cape Neddick. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Maine's Southern Coast: Food & Drink We Enjoyed

So many places to choose from and so little time!  Here are a few restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops we tried and liked while in Maine. 

* The Clam Shack, Kennebunkport


As the name implies, this place offers clams as well as other seafood, but lobster is king.



Choose the size you want and observe the kitchen staff while you wait for your meal.

Great lobster!  I had shrimp, and it was delicious, too.

Casual atmosphere, right on the Kennebunk River.  Eat inside or outside.

Loved the outdoor furniture!
* Alisson's, Kennebunkport


Popular downtown restaurant with a great variety of offerings

My fish and chips were very good, as was my husband's lobster roll.  The lobster bisque, however, was incredible!

Allagash White beer, made in nearby Portland, was a hit with my husband.
* Maine Diner, Wells


Good, homemade food & friendly staff on Route 1

Seemed popular with both tourists and locals

We were there for breakfast, and everything was delicious.  Breakfast hash was a specialty.

Belgium Waffle and Fresh Fruit

Too much gravy for me, but it was good.  The biscuits were wonderful and homemade.

There's a gift shop next to the restaurant, too.  I would definitely eat here again.
* Bessie's, Ogunquit


Varied menu and good food in a diner-like setting located downtown.
Dessert portions were huge and very popular.

* Goldenrod Kisses, Cape Neddick


Great old-fashioned restaurant and candy store!

We had lunch here on a rainy, cool day.  Chowder and sandwiches were very good.

Take a seat at the fountain. . .

. . .or opt for a table in the restaurant.  We enjoyed the fire they had
going that day!
* $3 Dewey's, Portland


Another place we enjoyed for lunch, located downtown close to the harbor

The story of $3 Dewey's

While waiting for your meal, you can grab a bowl of popcorn 
from the old-fashioned machine.  Enjoy with a local beer or soft drink.

Thumbs up from my husband for the Curious Traveler brew
made in Burlington, Vermont.  Good sandwiches and soups, too!
* The Old Salt's Pantry, Kennebunkport

Lots of local goodies, plus soups and sandwiches--best hotdog I've ever had!

Friday, July 3, 2015

Maine's Southern Coast: Shopping

There are many, many places to shop along the southern coast of Maine--from your standard t-shirt and souvenir stores to outlet stores to local artisan shops.
Each town has a selection of gift and artisan stores, and it's fun to spend a little time browsing through them.

In Ogunquit, be sure to check out both Perkin's Cove and downtown.  Both have a different selection of quaint shops.


Shops & restaurants line the main streets in downtown Ogunquit

Find one-of-a-kind pieces or. . .

fun t-shirts & souvenirs.

In Perkin's Cove, you can find something funny, or. . .

. . .something fun or a little fancy.

Kennebunkport has LOTS of unique places to shop, and most are in or around Dock Square in downtown.


Kennebunkport

One of my favorite stores in Kennebunkport was Scalawags Pet Boutique--lots of fun stuff!





Love it!

So cute!!!

If you go to Cape Neddick to visit the Nubble Lighthouse (and you really should!), make sure to stop at Goldenrod Kisses for a bite to eat in their restaurant or for a treat from their awesome candy store.  With its taffy machine and soda fountain, this place makes you feel as if you've traveled back in time--and the candy is delicious!  You'll find a few other gift shops in Cape Neddick, too.


Goldenrod Kisses
I tried the Blueberry Creams--YUM!

Goldenrod Kisses





For bargains from big-name stores, go to Kittery.  Here you'll find the mother-lode of outlet stores.  Travel through Kittery along Route 1, and you'll find several outlet malls containing such stores as Gap, Chico's, J. Crew, Old Navy, and Brooks Brothers.  Click here to see a list of all the outlet stores.


Outlet stores galore in Kittery

Also, check out the Maine Trading Post in Kittery

Inside the Maine Trading Post

Inside the Maine Trading Post

Finally, keep your eyes open for places to shop as you travel along Route 1 in southern Maine.  You'll find lots of antique and thrift stores and much more. Happy Shopping!



Monday, June 15, 2015

Maine's Southern Coast: Lighthouses, Part 2

The Nubble Lighthouse and the Boon Island Light are both located in York, Maine.  We were lucky enough to visit them on two separate occasions during our trip--once on a rainy, windy day and once on a dry, partly sunny day.  Both visits were well worth our time.

Located on a small island just off the coast at Cape Neddick, the Nubble Light is a
popular tourist attraction on Maine's southern coast.  Built in 1879, the light is
41 feet tall.

The rocky north side of the island is a great spot for bird watching.

Look closely and you can see the nests of the cormorants. 

The waves and the weather don't seem to bother the birds.

There are several places to sit and enjoy the scenery.









About six miles off shore from the Nubble Light is Boon Island Light.  The present light
was built in 1855, and at 133 feet it is the tallest lighthouse in New England.