Maine is a beautiful place that offers so much. In having our wedding out of state, we hope that our family and friends would consider making a little trip out of it. We plan on staying in Maine for the week following the wedding to enjoy some time in our second home. I have compiled a list of our favorite things in hopes that we might convince people to fall in love with Vacationland!
One of the only white sand beaches in Maine and so close to our house. Stay for the day and enjoy the sand and ocean. There are bathrooms and a snack shack - the fish tacos are a must try!
This lighthouse holds a special place in my heart. It’s beautiful and picturesque. Climb on the rocks and take it in from any angle!
Boothbay is one of the bigger tourist towns in the area. There are restaurants, shops, and our personal favorite - Footbridge Brewery!
About an hour away is the town I grew up going to, Rockland. The Breakwater lighthouse is an awesome walk along the jetty. The town has some nice shops and restaurants. Starting the Wednesday after the wedding with be the Lobster Festival, right in Harbor Park!
About 20 mins north of Rockland, is Camden. Pretty touristy with shops and restaurants. A nice harbor and home of Camden Hills State Park. You’ll get a bird’s eye view and can drive to sights or hike for the more adventurous!
If you are feeling extra adventurous, Acadia is just under 3 hours away. It’s a nice scenic drive and there is plenty to do in the National park and in Bar Harbor.
Ten miles out to sea on a nice ferry ride is Monhegan Island. An artist town and very quiet, it’s best known for its hiking. Hiking around the island and taking in the views is breathtaking and the brewery is a great reward! There are two ports to get there, one five minutes from our house and the other is about 45 minutes out of Port Clyde!
There are a ton of Breweries in the surrounding area if that is something that you are interested in:
- Footbridge Brewery: Boothbay Harbor
- Oxbow Brewery: Newcastle
- Rock Harbor Brewery: Rockland
- Odd Alewives Farm Brewery: Waldoboro
- Boothbay Craft Brewery: Boothbay
- Bath Brewing Company: Bath
- Moderation Brewing: Brunswick
- Black Pug Brewing Company: Brunswick
- Sea Dog Brewing Company: Camden and other various locations
- Split Rock Distillery: Newcastle - not a brewery, but so good! They have a tasting room, where you can buy what you taste, but not somewhere to hang out.
- Plus so many more! Feel free to ask us our favorites!