Laura's Guidebook to the Midcoast of Maine
Food Scene
Perch Coffee Shop.Good wifi and comfortable seating. Need I say good coffee and pastry?
Moody's Diner
1885 Atlantic HwyReal homemade pie and fresh fried seafood, vintage vibe.
A true full circle kitchen. Make a reservation, then go early to enjoy the farm animals, gardens or a leisurely drink at the bar. Goid people watching and Chef Kelly's award winning cuisine.
115 locals recommend
Primo Restaurant
2 Main StA true full circle kitchen. Make a reservation, then go early to enjoy the farm animals, gardens or a leisurely drink at the bar. Goid people watching and Chef Kelly's award winning cuisine.
Best lobster roll around except the one you can pre-order at Laura Cabot Catering! And a pretty drive.
36 locals recommend
McLoons Lobster Shack
315 Island RdBest lobster roll around except the one you can pre-order at Laura Cabot Catering! And a pretty drive.
Simply the best veggies and ingredients around. And fun activities year round! Gorgeous drive in the country
25 locals recommend
Beth's Farm Market
1986 Western RdSimply the best veggies and ingredients around. And fun activities year round! Gorgeous drive in the country
Muscongus Bay Lobster
28 Landing RoadA delightful 7 mile trip down a country road leads you to true world class euro deli, featuring the sauerkraut that Waldoboro has long been famous for. While you're there, pick up their amazing reuban sandwich, a Alpine soda and some chocolate. Find a spot to picnic or bring it back to our picnic table. A great leaf peeping jaunt!
30 locals recommend
Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington RdA delightful 7 mile trip down a country road leads you to true world class euro deli, featuring the sauerkraut that Waldoboro has long been famous for. While you're there, pick up their amazing reuban sandwich, a Alpine soda and some chocolate. Find a spot to picnic or bring it back to our picnic table. A great leaf peeping jaunt!
Suzuki's Sushi Bar
419 Main StThe most incredible sushi around. Nuff said.
best brunch, hands down. Inside and outside seating. The Hollandaise Sauce is "to die!"
55 locals recommend
Home Kitchen Cafe
650 Main Stbest brunch, hands down. Inside and outside seating. The Hollandaise Sauce is "to die!"
The upper end of good Thai takeout, but a bit further afield. Nice to grab to bring home after a day shopping in Camden
92 locals recommend
Long Grain
20 Washington StThe upper end of good Thai takeout, but a bit further afield. Nice to grab to bring home after a day shopping in Camden
Good value, nearby and very authentic....and they offer good vegetarian options and brown rice!
18 locals recommend
Best Thai Restaurant
88 Main StGood value, nearby and very authentic....and they offer good vegetarian options and brown rice!
An outdoor venue in a riverside town known for their oysters. Nice local vibe.
28 locals recommend
Shuck Station Raw Bar
68 Main StAn outdoor venue in a riverside town known for their oysters. Nice local vibe.
Right next to the shell midden, reward yourself for the hike by blowing all those saved calories with an exotic ice cream cone! So many choices and an overview of Round Top Farms history, including vintage soda fountain items.
27 locals recommend
Round Top Ice Cream
526 Main StRight next to the shell midden, reward yourself for the hike by blowing all those saved calories with an exotic ice cream cone! So many choices and an overview of Round Top Farms history, including vintage soda fountain items.
Excellent craft brews, decent wood fired pizza and fun outside firepit.
22 locals recommend
Odd Alewives Farm Brewery
99 Old Rte OneExcellent craft brews, decent wood fired pizza and fun outside firepit.
Perch Cafe & Bakery
11 Friendship Roadgood wifi and comfortable seating. Need i say great coffee and pastry?
Recreation
Cider Hill Farm
785 Main StA super iconic lighthouse and dramatic rocky coast. On a clear day you can see Monhegan Island
16 locals recommend
Pemaquid Point
A super iconic lighthouse and dramatic rocky coast. On a clear day you can see Monhegan Island
Moderate hike that ends with some of the best ocean views around!
37 locals recommend
LaVerna Preserve - Hiking Area
Moderate hike that ends with some of the best ocean views around!
Biscay Orchards
23 Reny Rdthe best apple picking experience ever! Those big honeycrisp apples cant be beat!
The Camden Snow Bowl
20 Barnestown RdBeauchamp Point
A super place to walk with ocean views.
A 20 minute drive to a notable and ancient Indian shell minden. People have been feasting on oysters here for literally ages. See for yourself! And get some exercise, a 15 minute hike in.
10 locals recommend
Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
535 Main StA 20 minute drive to a notable and ancient Indian shell minden. People have been feasting on oysters here for literally ages. See for yourself! And get some exercise, a 15 minute hike in.
Sightseeing
Wonderful collection of Bernard Langlais work at his homestead.
9 locals recommend
Langlais Sculpture Preserve
576 River RdWonderful collection of Bernard Langlais work at his homestead.
Olson House
384 Hathorne Point RdThe site of Christina's World painting
Pretty drive to a good farm market . Support local farmers and enjoy good eats!
23 locals recommend
Belfast Farmers' Market
256 High StPretty drive to a good farm market . Support local farmers and enjoy good eats!
the rustic Victorian tea hut at the top is utterly charming and affords ocean views. An easy hike
Beech Hill
the rustic Victorian tea hut at the top is utterly charming and affords ocean views. An easy hike
A world class art museum with a unique collection of Wyeth family paintings along with interesting niche Maine artists.
178 locals recommend
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StA world class art museum with a unique collection of Wyeth family paintings along with interesting niche Maine artists.
A brand new and exciting collection of contemporary works, changes often. Interesting architecture too. Well located for a multi tasking day in Rockland.
50 locals recommend
Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA)
21 Winter StA brand new and exciting collection of contemporary works, changes often. Interesting architecture too. Well located for a multi tasking day in Rockland.
Neighborhoods
Rockland
Museums, eateries and a big, beautiful harbor. Spend the day!
Truly "where the mountains meet the sea" this seaside town is fun all year long, from scenic winter skiing( where else can you see the ocean from the slopes?) to dining and shopping, you'll enjoy it!
184 locals recommend
Camden
Truly "where the mountains meet the sea" this seaside town is fun all year long, from scenic winter skiing( where else can you see the ocean from the slopes?) to dining and shopping, you'll enjoy it!
Home of Bowdoin College this area boasts all the hallmarks of a college town....good eats, lively neighborhoods and interesting architecture, some on campus museums and collections. Also their biking trails are excellent!
56 locals recommend
Brunswick
Home of Bowdoin College this area boasts all the hallmarks of a college town....good eats, lively neighborhoods and interesting architecture, some on campus museums and collections. Also their biking trails are excellent!
The Old Port of Portland is an exciting day trip. Restaurants, shopping galore and opportunities to visit the islands of Casco Bay
273 locals recommend
Portland
The Old Port of Portland is an exciting day trip. Restaurants, shopping galore and opportunities to visit the islands of Casco Bay
The Maine Islands are unto themselves...If your stay permits, make a reservation for dinner at a real North Haven Island Inn. They'll pick you up in Rockland and return you at evening's end...or stay the night in a charming and chic room. Great food, great stylish amenities.
8 locals recommend
Nebo Lodge
11 Mullins LnThe Maine Islands are unto themselves...If your stay permits, make a reservation for dinner at a real North Haven Island Inn. They'll pick you up in Rockland and return you at evening's end...or stay the night in a charming and chic room. Great food, great stylish amenities.
shopping
This iconic store is a must see. Plan to spend the day shopping Freeport as well. A hikers paradise, and nice home goods too.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StThis iconic store is a must see. Plan to spend the day shopping Freeport as well. A hikers paradise, and nice home goods too.