Bostonians can you help Maine?

Dear Boston pals,

I am trying to get rec%26#39;s about where to vacation in Maine. (It is still called the Vacation State isn%26#39;t it?)

The Maine board on TA doesn%26#39;t seem to have much traffic and my post and a similar one are just vegging there unattended.

If anyone here has experience with Maine travel would you please help us out on the Maine board?

Much appreciated!

Voy

Bostonians can you help Maine?

What sort of Maine vacation are you looking for? There%26#39;s coastal Maine, inland Maine, etc. My experience is limited, but it includes visiting York and Old Orchard and also Boothbay Harbor.

What we found was that things get nicer and less cluttered the farther up you go. Old Orchard and York are fun, but they%26#39;re also sort of cheesy, with loads of carnival amusements and cheap hotels and all that. Boothbay Harbor is more elegant. I enjoyed that a lot but i didn%26#39;t necessarily like the drive.

Last year, we rented a house in Old Orchard, though, and had a lovely time. We were two tiny blocks from a private beach and it was really WONDERFUL...relaxing, great swimming (water was too cold for me but not others) and fun times. The amusements were fun enough and we brought bikes and biked all over the place. It was a blast.

We went to Freeport for a day of shopping and we did one of the LL Bean Adventure Schools, which was GREAT. We learned archery. It was FABULOUS!

Bostonians can you help Maine?

I agree that it would be very helpful if you were to give us some guidance as to what you are looking for or desire. By the way, Maine used to be part of Massachusetts!!

Thanks all,

On my post on the Maine board I said I am looking for Maine coast, right on the ocean. Looking for more New Englandy and quiet, not amusement parkish.

Or...should I perhaps consider Gloucester... or Rockport instead...? I need ocean badly.

Rockport is very quiet and pleasant, but the beach is very small.

I think Wells and Kennebunk offer quieter places to stay that are more removed from the honky tonk of Old Orchard and York. Boothbay Harbor is lovely.

Voy,

Two words: Bar Harbor. Lots of good B%26amp;B%26#39;s and miles of that rocky and wild Maine coastline!

For the quintessential quiet, coastal Maine experience check the Camden area. You won`t find the touristy summer crowds and traffic of Southern Maine or the Bar Harbor regions. I can highly recommend glenmoorbythesea.com. One of their private cottages with a deck overlooking stunning Penobscot Bay could be just right for you. This is a family run and very service oriented property. If I can`t convince you, read the stellar TA reviews.

You all are the best!

Thank you so much,

Voy ;-)

As a Maine resident working in Boston, I can suggest my hometown of Moody. It is part of Wells but connected to Ogunquit Beach, not Wells Beach. Moody is separated from Route 1 by marsh and is a private beach - no crowds. There are a number of rental units on the beach - single family homes, rooms and condos. You have 3 miles of beach and can easily walk to Ogunquit. Plenty of fine dining options and entertainment.

The best part is it exit 7 off of 95. You do no need to drive for hours to get here.

That%26#39;s a great inside tip. Thanks MDon.

The Norseman in Ogunquit is a nice property, but if you are a beach goer Old Orchard is much nicer. 6mi. of beautiful beach. If you stay north of the pier it is a lot quieter.The Royal Atlantic and The Friendship Inn are both on the beach. These places sell out fast in the summer.

burts bees