Explorer's Guide Coastal Maine

by Christina Tree, Nancy English

Overview

Explore one of America’s most magnificent coastlines

Measuring 7,000 miles, Maine and its islands have more shore than the rest of the East Coast combined. This essential Explorer’s Guide points you to the best lobster pounds, fine restaurants, theaters, festivals, and museums scattered along Maine’s bountiful shores. Find out how to savor the salty air and serene harbors of Maine’s stunning coastlines on a daylong excursion or relax in one of the many world-class B&Bs. Feeling nostalgic? Take in a 3-mile excursion in an old-fashioned train car. Those seeking adventure can explore Maine’s waters on the deck of a windjammer or cross the soaring half-mile Deer Isle Bridge suspended in a cloud of sea fog. Take the knowledge of two renowned travel experts with you as you journey across New England’s most spectacular coastline. As with all Explorer’s Guides, you’ll discover fascinating history, important contact information, up-to-date maps, and more to help you make the most of your journey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581573312
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	04/25/2017
Series:	Explorer's Complete
Edition description:	1st Edition
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	634,426
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Christina Tree launched the Explorer’s Guide series more than 30 years ago. She is a regular contributor to Yankee Magazine and has been honored by the Maine Publicity Bureau and the New England Innkeepers Association. Tree travels thousands of miles every year doing research to revise her books. She lives in Cambridge, MA.

Nancy English's food and travel writing has appeared in several New England newspapers and magazines. She was the restaurant reviewer for the Maine Sunday Telegram for six years.

Table of Contents

Introduction 12

What's Where in Maine 14

Southern Coast 33

Kittery, South Berwick, and the Yorks 36

Ogunquit and Wells 56

The Kennebunks 69

Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and Biddeford 83

Casco Bay 93

Portland Area 94

Freeport 123

Midcoast 131

Brunswick and the Harpswells 134

Bath Area 149

Wiscasset Area 165

Boothbay Harbor Region 167

Damartscotta/Newcastle/Waldoboro and Pemaquid Area 168

Monhegan Island 207

Penobscot Bay Regiun 215

Rockland/Thomaston Area 218

Vinalhaven, North Haven, and Matinicus 237

Camden/Rockport Area 247

Islesboro 264

Belfast, Searsport, and Stockton Springs 265

East Penobscot Bay Region 276

Buscksport/Orland Area 276

Blue Hill Peninsula 280

Stonington and Isle au Haut 291

Castine 303

Acadia Area 309

Acadia National Park 311

Bar Harbor and Ellsworth 319

The Quiet Side of Mount Desert 335

East Hancock County 347

Way Downeast 359

The Bold Coast 365

Around Passamaquoddy Bay 387

Eastport 387

Calais and the Downeast Lakes Region 394

St. Andrews, New Brunswick 396

Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick 400

Index 401