Maine this summer

[5fromabove]

I I would also recommend Portland Headlight and Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, there is history, trails, a beach.

I was born in Maine and we still go visit family there every summer.

I just wanted to 2nd (or 3rd) Portland Head Light/Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. It is such a scenic, beautiful area. DH and I were actually married at Portland Head Light ... the view is breathtaking. There are wild sea roses (Ragusa) that bloom all around the area, they are so fragrant. Just up the coast a bit is another park called Two Lights State Park. Another lighthouse--you could search online for more info about it. There's a great little seafood restaurant near there-- The Lobster Shack.

Another great drive is further up the coast to Boothbay Harbor. There's a quaint town called Wiscasset that we love--it has so much charm. The Maine coast is gorgeous. Check out Acadia National Park too--so beautiful. If you have the time, take the CAT over to Nova Scotia.

[DisneyWhirled]

Some great ideas! We Mainer's are pretty laid back, so don't worry about going planning crazy. Hopefully you can do some wonderful things and then like it so much, that you'll come back.

If you are into shopping, and are into outlet shops, Freeport has LL Bean and all kinds of outlets as well as some great restaurants.

On that same token, they just opened a Cabella's in Scarborough that everyone is so excited about!

Lobster is a must have (not for me) as well as fresh clams. How about a "true" clambake at Cabbage Island in Boothbay Harbor? They take you on a boat out to the island where you have a old fashioned clambake. They have two tours daily.

It's funny...having lived here all my life, all my vacations are outside of Maine...I forget there are some fun things to do here!