Southern Maine towns love to get decked out for the holidays in classic New England styles. For most, dressing up downtown includes a brightly lit Christmas tree in the center of downtown. In fact, those tree lighting ceremonies are a big deal in York and Cumberland counties. Some are part of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Southern Maine
Visiting Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment
While any visit to Freeport will likely include outlet shopping and visiting LL Bean the region has so much more to offer. One hidden treasure in Freeport is the Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment. This 600+ acre preserve sits on the coast and boasts a a demonstration farm, … [Read more...] about Visiting Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment
Leaf Peeping in Southern Maine
When people think of autumn colors in Maine, places like Acadia National Park in the midcoast often come to mind. However, if you are in Southern Maine, visiting Acadia is may a bit too far to travel if you are not planning an overnight stay. Luckily, there are plenty of great places to leaf peep … [Read more...] about Leaf Peeping in Southern Maine
Ogunquitfest 2024
The 21st annual Ogunquitfest will be held on October 25-27. This great event includes a classic car show on Saturday, an impressive artisan craft fair on Saturday and Sunday that showcases 60+ vendors most local to New England. Vendors display a wide variety of jewelry, handmade candles, local … [Read more...] about Ogunquitfest 2024
Jonathan’s Ogunquit
In 1976 Jonathan West purchased what was then, his parent’s home and turned it into a restaurant. Over time, the building has been expanded and it is now one of the largest restaurants in the region. Known for excellent food and great entertainment, it is the place to be in Ogunquit. For shows … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Ogunquit
Leavitt Theater
The Leavitt Theater is an impressive 1920s movie theater that now features classic films, live music and comedy events. It also has a full service bar and restaurant to enjoy before, after or during the show. … [Read more...] about Leavitt Theater
Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Mainestreet is one of the region's premier LGBTQ+ - friendly venues. According to their webpage. Mainestreet Ogunquit warmly embraces diversity and inclusivity, creating an inviting atmosphere that welcomes everyone with open arms. As a vibrant and inclusive establishment, Mainestreet Ogunquit … [Read more...] about Mainestreet in Ogunquit
The Ogunquit Playhouse
Just south of downtown Ogunquit you will find the Ogunquit Playhouse. The Playhouse began almost a century ago in a renovated garage near Ogunquit's town center. The founders Walter and Maude Hartwig were industry vetrans with deep ties to New York's theater community. Their vision evolved into one … [Read more...] about The Ogunquit Playhouse
The Best Ice Cream Shops From Portsmouth to Portland
In all honesty, this post began as my search for the best blueberry ice cream in Maine. Since blueberries are the official Maine fruit, this seemed like like an ideal summer quest. However, I soon realized that there are countless versions of blueberry ice cream and many were very good. Choosing a … [Read more...] about The Best Ice Cream Shops From Portsmouth to Portland
Finding Great Donuts in Southern Maine
So, it's New England. It feels like there's a Dunkin' on every corner. While we have no problem with this local staple, we set out to look for other local treats. And, someone must sample them. It's a tough job, but I'm up for the task. This post tackles our favorites from Portsmouth, NH all the … [Read more...] about Finding Great Donuts in Southern Maine
Trivia Night at Pepper’s Landing
For the longest time, Thursday trivia at Feile in Wells was our go-to weekly event. However, a schedule conflict forced us to switch nights, so we moved to Tuesday's at Pepper's Landing in Ogunquit. The food is excellent albeit a bit more expensive than Feile. Matt, the trivia master, has a … [Read more...] about Trivia Night at Pepper’s Landing
Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine
If you are visiting southern Maine for a while or live here, you will experience a rainy day about 25 percent of the time. Last summer in Maine was especially rainy. That's great for rainbows after the fact but not much else. For many of us a good book or jigsaw puzzle is good enough to get us … [Read more...] about Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine