Destination Spotlight - Maine, USA continued...
Where to stay
There is a great variety of accommodation throughout the State from self-catering apartments and private houses to quaint guest houses and resort-style hotels. Below are some popular examples:
- Bethel Inn, Bethel – built in 1913 as a spa for the wealthy and known for its strenuous exercise programme, this inn now offers a wide range of activities from golf and tennis to cross-country ski-ing.
- Inn-by-the-sea, Cape Elizabeth – a luxurious hotel and restaurant set on Crescent Beach and overlooking Kettle Cove.
- Black Point Inn, Scarborough – a luxurious inn with access to Prouts Neck Beach and Yacht Club.
- Spruce Point Inn, Boothbay Harbor – a resort complex with a hundred acres to explore.
- Inn at Ocean’s Edge, Camden – a country inn just outside town, ideal for a romantic get-away.
For more accommodation choices: Travelres.com Visitmaine.net What to eat
Lobster – This must be Maine’s most famous export and you can even buy it fresh from the market to be shipped home!
Seafood – from lobster rolls and crab cakes to clam chowder. There are many fish restaurants along the coast where breaded shrimp and scallops can be found in large quantities!
Pie – the saying “as American as apple pie” had to come from somewhere but it doesn’t have to be apple, there’s cherry, pumpkin, blueberry and strawberry…….
Brunch – Sunday brunch is a Maine family tradition and you’ll spot queues at the most popular eateries. Don’t miss this truly American experience and indulge yourself with pancakes, hash browns, freshly squeezed OJ, bagels with cream cheese or eggs benedict. What to buy
More Lobster!
Clothes – you’re sure to find a bargain or two at the outlet stores in Kittery or Freeport.
Shaker furniture – genuine shaker furniture can be found in stores around the state and shipping can often be arranged if that must-have item won’t fit in your luggage.
Anything with a lighthouse on it – from postcards and paintings to aprons, coasters and even bird feeders! A trip to Portland Public Market for a spot of lunch and a browse through the many local produce stalls is worthwhile. You’ll find books, maps, toys, jewellery, pottery, paintings and a range of souvenir items in the Old Port District in Portland.
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