April 22nd, 2010, 10:48 AM | #1 |
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Things to do in Maine
Hello & top of the day to everyone.
Anybody had some special time spent in the Ste of Maine? I am planning a trip up in Maine, mostly maybe by the coast in June or July with wifee & our 4 yr old. I know, the water might still be cold but what other things could be done up there. Seems like Arcadia Natl Park might be one of them but what about quaint villages, light house visits? Any nice friendly, local restaurants to suggest? Thank you for the input.
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April 22nd, 2010, 10:53 AM | #2 |
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York is decent to visit but is usually always crowded. They have a zoo/amusement park and there is an ice cream shop at the top of some cliffs called Brown's ice cream, its amazing. There are numerous light houses across Maine too.
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April 22nd, 2010, 12:28 PM | #3 |
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Portland Head Light is a busy but good lighthouse to visit, just due to the history there. Acadia and specifically Cadillac Mountain are great places to visit. If you're not into huge crowds I'd stay away from Old Orchard Beach, though the pier food is great but expensive.
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April 22nd, 2010, 12:48 PM | #4 |
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Same could be said about ogunquit (sp) with crowds but that is another nice area
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April 22nd, 2010, 12:56 PM | #5 |
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Booth Bay
Portland Bar Harbor Ogunquit Moody's Diner, Waldoboro Primo, Rockland J's and Old Port Tavern, Portland White Barn Inn, Kennebunk Eat Lobster, Lobster, Lobster, and Clams, Five Island Lobster Company (down 127 from Bath) LL Bean I forgot to tell you, during the two weeks of summer it is Black Fly season.
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April 22nd, 2010, 01:39 PM | #6 |
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I'd go to Great Lost Bear over OPT in Portland
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April 22nd, 2010, 05:02 PM | #7 |
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Went to Bar Harbor 2 years in a row. (Summer 08 and 09)
Kick ass, it's amazing there provided you like the outdoors. Most of our time we we're hiking, biking or star gazing. The hikes go from easy and scenic to intense and frightening. Some hikes like the ladder trails are on false step and a 100+ foot drop But i think by far my favorite would have to be sunsets there. They're absolutely breathtaking. From the Harbor On Cadillac Mountain and here's a view of cadillac mountain from across the bay in the other section of Acadia ntln park. So in all I say if you like outdoors Maine is AMAZING, if you want to relax or shop well Bar Harbor is a big no. On another note, I will on day go back to Acadia National Park with my 250R. The roads there are beautiful to cruise on. Mountain rd to the top of the mountain is heaven. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.055747&z=15
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April 22nd, 2010, 07:05 PM | #8 |
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Rocket, GREAT shots of Maine. I love it here. If you get to Belfast (on the coast) look me up. Stop at the Harbormaster`s office and ask about Alex with the green Ninja. Harbormaster rides--has a Duc. I do know about all the good reataurants,sights,etc,
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April 22nd, 2010, 07:15 PM | #9 |
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I wouldn't recommend eating lobster around mid-end July though. It's soft shell and not as good but if you can get cheap it's worth a taste. Our plant buys Maine lobster and stop in July cause the quality isn't good enough to meet our quality standards.
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April 22nd, 2010, 08:08 PM | #10 | |
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CC, that is a great itinerary for a vaction in Maine. Way to go.
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June 15th, 2010, 12:00 PM | #11 |
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Thank you all for the suggestion. I am so behind on this trip but with all these advice, it makes it so much easier. Thank you all for the suggestion & if I do get to Belfast, I'll surely look you up Alex.
Gotta get some reservations for lodging at the most tomorrow night. Again, I thank you, David, Seth, Oscar, Rob, Alex, Lil One & Truong, for the help extended.
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June 15th, 2010, 12:02 PM | #12 |
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I wonder if there's a place one could rent a motorcycle from. hmmm
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June 15th, 2010, 12:45 PM | #13 |
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Took a trip from Augusta to Acadia 5-27. Stopped at the Penobscot Observatory bridge, rode up Cadillac and arount the Park Loop Road, stopping at the attractions. Perry's nuthouse on the way back (Saw a green 250R zip by as I was sitting in the parking lot there)
The bikes at DD Sexy Z in Ellsworth Hancock Bridge On top of Cadillac MTN Off Roadin' I have a ton more pics too
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June 15th, 2010, 12:46 PM | #14 |
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I haven't seen any...but I can check after class tonight
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June 15th, 2010, 01:04 PM | #15 |
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If you are anywhere near Lorain You gotta see this .
Land speed racing on a 3 mile concrete SAC base runway. 1.5 miles to go and 1.5 to stop. It is the second annual race up there. http://www.lta-lsr.com/HOME.htm But this is the thing. There is a guy from Florida named Bill Warner. He has broken every track record and his bike is to fast for Maxton. He went 272 more than once and has trouble getting it stopped. He went 268 in Texas and the rear wheel was spinning to an indicated 300 mph. Both Texas and Maxton are two miles long. One mile to go and one mile to stop. Lorain is 1.5 miles of full throttle on a 600 hp Hyabusa. This is going to be History in the making. It is all ready the fastest sit on motorcycle on earth . In July it will have 50% more room to accelerate and plenty of room to stop safely. |
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June 15th, 2010, 05:19 PM | #16 |
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Any records for the 250? I thought I saw one that was close to 110 mph.
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