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Portland Maine
Posted on 8/1/25 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 8/1/25 at 2:02 pm
Doing a baby moon over Labor Day. Staying at the blind tiger downtown. Already have reservations for dinner at twelve and regards.
We will have some pretty free days so wondering what are must do's in the 1-2 hour vicinity.
Wife is going to be BIG by then so Acadia/Bar Harbour is probably a stretch at 3 hours unfortunately.
Any recc's on the water or nearby would be much appreciated. Don't have anything planned out for lunch/daytime activities.
We will have some pretty free days so wondering what are must do's in the 1-2 hour vicinity.
Wife is going to be BIG by then so Acadia/Bar Harbour is probably a stretch at 3 hours unfortunately.
Any recc's on the water or nearby would be much appreciated. Don't have anything planned out for lunch/daytime activities.
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Posted on 8/1/25 at 2:35 pm to STLhog
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Already have reservations for dinner at twelve and regards.
Sounds like you have some extra cash. No problem head up the road to Freeport and the LL Bean flagship store.
For an afternoon head up to Brunswick. Three or 4 really good small breweries on the main drag, Bowdoin College, trails by the river(s). Neat little town.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 2:40 pm to Lakeboy7
We haven't taken a vacation in 2 years so yea, trying to do it big before our lives shut down.
Will check out Brunswick. Thanks for the tip.
Will check out Brunswick. Thanks for the tip.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 2:44 pm to STLhog
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Wife is going to be BIG by then so Acadia/Bar Harbour is probably a stretch at 3 hours unfortunately.
Trust me, Acadia is longer than that. It’s not a day trip from Portland. Camden is doable I think. Or maybe explore some of the islands in Casco Bay.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 2:52 pm to STLhog
Lunch at Honey Paw for sure
Posted on 8/1/25 at 3:43 pm to STLhog
We have friends who are active with this botanical garden in Boothbay Harbor. Can’t say whether it’s worth the drive from Portland, but I hear it’s quite nice. There are accessibility carts for those having trouble walking, which your wife might appreciate. Boothbay itself is a working harbor town, as well as a pleasure craft sweetspot.
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This post was edited on 8/1/25 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 8/1/25 at 8:39 pm to STLhog
My recommendations are pretty geared towards drinking, so let me know if dad wants those 
Plenty of ideas, but immediate couple are Room for Improvement for cocktails, King's Head for craft beer, Bissell or Belleflower for a brewery, Ruski's or The End for a bar.
Special shout out Tandem and Holy Donut during the breakfast hours.
Plenty of ideas, but immediate couple are Room for Improvement for cocktails, King's Head for craft beer, Bissell or Belleflower for a brewery, Ruski's or The End for a bar. Special shout out Tandem and Holy Donut during the breakfast hours.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 8:53 pm to STLhog
Haven’t been up there in 3ish years, but I would recommend a meal at Eventide and a Portland Sea Dogs game. Thoroughly enjoyed both last time we were there.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 10:24 pm to STLhog
Go up to Freeport (LL Bean) and along the coast to Boothbay Harbor and back. Just south of Portland are lighthouses and beaches.
Posted on 8/2/25 at 1:52 pm to Snoop Dawg
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Freeport
Some kick arse breweries there also, Maine Beer Co. and Mast Landing are both really, really good.
Posted on 8/3/25 at 7:22 am to STLhog
If you swing through Portland and are into beer, Bissell Brothers Brewing Company would be a must.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 12:38 pm to South Shore Cyclist
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We have friends who are active with this botanical garden in Boothbay Harbor. Can’t say whether it’s worth the drive from Portland, but I hear it’s quite nice. There are accessibility carts for those having trouble walking, which your wife might appreciate. Boothbay itself is a working harbor town, as well as a pleasure craft sweetspo
Just got back from Maine and stayed 2 nights in Boothbay. The Botanical Gardens were really nice. Had a good meal at the Tugboat Restaurant right on the harbor. Excellent haddock. You should definitely drive over and check it out. Just about an hour twenty minutes from Portland. You could do a lighthouse sailboat cruise that lasts 2 hours.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:09 pm to highcotton2
Thanks for all of the ideas. My wife and I will be first time visitors also.
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