Guidebook for Dresden

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Guidebook for Dresden

Food Scene

An old school country general store sells just about everything you might need as well as great meals, classes, live music & a gallery exhibit. A fantastic place to soak up local flavor and grab a meal. They make bread and sour kraut on site. a must visit! Pick your own strawberry season for the first 4 weeks in July. if you go make sure to grab some cheese from their neighbors at Fuzzy Udder creamery. ***Friday night is pizza night*** They may have a live band. They recommend calling ahead as it a hot event. If you want to make pizza at our place Sheepscott sells dough, including gluten free: 3$ ....Highly Recommend!!!
17 locals recommend
Sheepscot General Store and Farm
98 Town House Rd
17 locals recommend
An old school country general store sells just about everything you might need as well as great meals, classes, live music & a gallery exhibit. A fantastic place to soak up local flavor and grab a meal. They make bread and sour kraut on site. a must visit! Pick your own strawberry season for the first 4 weeks in July. if you go make sure to grab some cheese from their neighbors at Fuzzy Udder creamery. ***Friday night is pizza night*** They may have a live band. They recommend calling ahead as it a hot event. If you want to make pizza at our place Sheepscott sells dough, including gluten free: 3$ ....Highly Recommend!!!
Nationally recognized cheese. They do have a large guard dog to watch over the sheep and goats (who you can pet), so be advised if you drop in.
Fuzzy Udder
35 Town House Rd
Nationally recognized cheese. They do have a large guard dog to watch over the sheep and goats (who you can pet), so be advised if you drop in.
amazing beer brewed onsite with a back country tasting room. Sometimes they sell snacks (local cheese), but many folks bring their own snacks and sample beer. Friday nights They have free live music, bonfire and a food truck. If you are interested in a run or hike followed by beer they have trails. Highly recommend!
41 locals recommend
Oxbow Brewing Company
274 Jones Woods Rd
41 locals recommend
amazing beer brewed onsite with a back country tasting room. Sometimes they sell snacks (local cheese), but many folks bring their own snacks and sample beer. Friday nights They have free live music, bonfire and a food truck. If you are interested in a run or hike followed by beer they have trails. Highly recommend!
Very popular for their lobster rolls. Its faster to grab an equally tasty one right across the street. You can sit and look out over the water while you eat.
61 locals recommend
Red's Eats
41 Water St
61 locals recommend
Very popular for their lobster rolls. Its faster to grab an equally tasty one right across the street. You can sit and look out over the water while you eat.
wood fired oven bakery. It is a bit of a drive and they sell out but it is such a cool place to visit. Back roads wandering.
Black Crow Bakery
235 Plains Rd
wood fired oven bakery. It is a bit of a drive and they sell out but it is such a cool place to visit. Back roads wandering.
Iconic ! Classic 1940s chrome dining car dishes up American comfort food in its tiny, booth-filled interior. Make sure you order their biscuits. They also have great coffee, beer and wine and a really wide range of food. Open from 7am-8pm A must see. buy their cookbook!
12 locals recommend
A1 Diner
3 Bridge St
12 locals recommend
Iconic ! Classic 1940s chrome dining car dishes up American comfort food in its tiny, booth-filled interior. Make sure you order their biscuits. They also have great coffee, beer and wine and a really wide range of food. Open from 7am-8pm A must see. buy their cookbook!
A lobster shack on open water with gorgeous view. This is a must do Maine experience. We go once a year. Make a day of it and visit Reid State Park on the Ocean while you are there.
46 locals recommend
Five Islands Lobster Co
46 locals recommend
A lobster shack on open water with gorgeous view. This is a must do Maine experience. We go once a year. Make a day of it and visit Reid State Park on the Ocean while you are there.
Such great food!!!!!! Bakery & good coffee. We love breakfast here. A great spot across from the Kennebec . Richmond has some wonderful architecture and a great history. The Block bldg next door is being rehabilitated and it is going to be amazing when complete.
12 locals recommend
Annabella's Bakery & Cafe
2 Main St
12 locals recommend
Such great food!!!!!! Bakery & good coffee. We love breakfast here. A great spot across from the Kennebec . Richmond has some wonderful architecture and a great history. The Block bldg next door is being rehabilitated and it is going to be amazing when complete.
Award winning , farm to table. truly an inspiration. Grab a seat at the bar if your not ready to commit to a full meal.
115 locals recommend
Primo Restaurant
2 Main St
115 locals recommend
Award winning , farm to table. truly an inspiration. Grab a seat at the bar if your not ready to commit to a full meal.
A restaurant and European Deli. Famous since 1918. "Because Morse’s Sauerkraut and European Cafe occupies a barn on a rural road, it’s easy to pass by. But it’s worth seeking out. For schnitzel, borscht, blinis and other Eastern European favorites — as well as what’s widely regarded as the best sauerkraut around — make a stop at this uncommon, unlikely cafe in the middle of the Waldoboro countryside." Portland Press Herald
30 locals recommend
Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington Rd
30 locals recommend
A restaurant and European Deli. Famous since 1918. "Because Morse’s Sauerkraut and European Cafe occupies a barn on a rural road, it’s easy to pass by. But it’s worth seeking out. For schnitzel, borscht, blinis and other Eastern European favorites — as well as what’s widely regarded as the best sauerkraut around — make a stop at this uncommon, unlikely cafe in the middle of the Waldoboro countryside." Portland Press Herald
They have organic horseradish vodka! The horseradish is from a local farm. Super good and easy to get to. They do a food truck nights on a variety of days usually between Thurs. and Sunday. Check out the Oxbow brewery if you're down w/ that sort of thing. they host a food truck fri. Split rock's are lobster, burger and "cook out", Oxbow is mainly burger or pizza.
6 locals recommend
Split Rock Distilling
16 Osprey Point Rd
6 locals recommend
They have organic horseradish vodka! The horseradish is from a local farm. Super good and easy to get to. They do a food truck nights on a variety of days usually between Thurs. and Sunday. Check out the Oxbow brewery if you're down w/ that sort of thing. they host a food truck fri. Split rock's are lobster, burger and "cook out", Oxbow is mainly burger or pizza.
Now operating as a cafe due to staffing shortage. Drop by and grab dumplings, and buns...They are amazing!!!! One of our top favorite restaurants. Chef Cara Stadler is hailed by the Meile Guide as one of of Asia's best restaurants. Among her impressive list of recognition: Condé Nast Traveler called her 1 of 10 best young chef's to watch. She and her mother make the most amazing food. We love their prix fixe menu is amazing!!! We are hoping they can reopen SOON!
26 locals recommend
Tao Yuan
22 Pleasant St
26 locals recommend
Now operating as a cafe due to staffing shortage. Drop by and grab dumplings, and buns...They are amazing!!!! One of our top favorite restaurants. Chef Cara Stadler is hailed by the Meile Guide as one of of Asia's best restaurants. Among her impressive list of recognition: Condé Nast Traveler called her 1 of 10 best young chef's to watch. She and her mother make the most amazing food. We love their prix fixe menu is amazing!!! We are hoping they can reopen SOON!
Within 20 minutes of us: Great selection of food, feels fancy but casual and intimate at the same time. It can be hard to get a reservation. We always get there early then just sit at the bar where an interesting friendly group of.. no more than 10 people gather. Great local cocktails. Try a bloody mary with split rocks horseradish vodka (even the horseradish is local...for real). They also have the best selection of beers brewed locally. Their meals are big and rich so it is possible to just go "tapas style" : order appetizers and still come out with a full happy belly.
18 locals recommend
Little Village Bistro
65 Gardiner Rd
18 locals recommend
Within 20 minutes of us: Great selection of food, feels fancy but casual and intimate at the same time. It can be hard to get a reservation. We always get there early then just sit at the bar where an interesting friendly group of.. no more than 10 people gather. Great local cocktails. Try a bloody mary with split rocks horseradish vodka (even the horseradish is local...for real). They also have the best selection of beers brewed locally. Their meals are big and rich so it is possible to just go "tapas style" : order appetizers and still come out with a full happy belly.
snack right on the water, Or for oysters straight from the local farms go almost directly accross the street to the River Bottom Raw Bar. It is so new it doesnt have a web site. They serve great locally brewed beer as well. both places are LOW KEY
33 locals recommend
Schooner Landing
47 Main St
33 locals recommend
snack right on the water, Or for oysters straight from the local farms go almost directly accross the street to the River Bottom Raw Bar. It is so new it doesnt have a web site. They serve great locally brewed beer as well. both places are LOW KEY
Downeast Mag dubbed Flight Deck "Maine's best tasting room" & it is fun with a fantastic selection of beer and occasional fresh food (BYOF is allowed) to go with. It is LOUD! but still fun...and the beer is really good. check their hours and who is doing pop up food, also you can view practice flights for the August air show for free (last we checked).
39 locals recommend
Flight Deck Brewing
11 Atlantic Ave
39 locals recommend
Downeast Mag dubbed Flight Deck "Maine's best tasting room" & it is fun with a fantastic selection of beer and occasional fresh food (BYOF is allowed) to go with. It is LOUD! but still fun...and the beer is really good. check their hours and who is doing pop up food, also you can view practice flights for the August air show for free (last we checked).
I'm super embarrassed to say I haven't visited them yet. They are a 30 min drive from us (we pick up their ricotta salada and yogurt at farmers markets instead). We LOVE their cheese! They also make baked goods and really lovely medicinals. Not only is their cheese really good (award winning) but the entire family are really warm lovely people.
Swallowtail Farm and Creamery
98 Main St
I'm super embarrassed to say I haven't visited them yet. They are a 30 min drive from us (we pick up their ricotta salada and yogurt at farmers markets instead). We LOVE their cheese! They also make baked goods and really lovely medicinals. Not only is their cheese really good (award winning) but the entire family are really warm lovely people.
Yes, you can get amazing wine here. You can also enjoy their Wednesday night pizza nights with music. If you've been out hiking or visiting Maine's wine country during the day, make sure to grab a slice in this beautiful location. Check the event page they may have live music!!!
11 locals recommend
Oyster River Winegrowers
929 Oyster River Rd
11 locals recommend
Yes, you can get amazing wine here. You can also enjoy their Wednesday night pizza nights with music. If you've been out hiking or visiting Maine's wine country during the day, make sure to grab a slice in this beautiful location. Check the event page they may have live music!!!
OYSTERS!!!! self serve, Sometimes they have lobsters & mussels too. Traffic allowing they are around 30 minutes from us...On the way to Damariscotta. Give us a shout and we will help you tie a trip there in with other hiking, shopping, snacking, sightseeing activities.
15 locals recommend
Glidden Point Oyster Farms
637 River Rd
15 locals recommend
OYSTERS!!!! self serve, Sometimes they have lobsters & mussels too. Traffic allowing they are around 30 minutes from us...On the way to Damariscotta. Give us a shout and we will help you tie a trip there in with other hiking, shopping, snacking, sightseeing activities.
I LOVE having breakfast here. If you are up to something else in Bath (yoga, beaches, Maritime museum) you should start at Mae's . I almost always get the same thing, but one day a friend meeting me was late and I had a chance to read the entire menu and I was pretty amazed. In their own words: We offer an amazing array of baked goods, GLUTEN FREE AND PALEO treats and fresh baked Cinnamon Swirl Bread! Our menu can easily be modified to accommodate gluten free, vegetarian and Paleo diets! They have been written up a lot in the press, most notably for their blueberry pie in Down East Magazine. I've only been there for breakfast but I"m dying to try their crab bLt...
35 locals recommend
Mae's Cafe & Bakery
160 Centre St
35 locals recommend
I LOVE having breakfast here. If you are up to something else in Bath (yoga, beaches, Maritime museum) you should start at Mae's . I almost always get the same thing, but one day a friend meeting me was late and I had a chance to read the entire menu and I was pretty amazed. In their own words: We offer an amazing array of baked goods, GLUTEN FREE AND PALEO treats and fresh baked Cinnamon Swirl Bread! Our menu can easily be modified to accommodate gluten free, vegetarian and Paleo diets! They have been written up a lot in the press, most notably for their blueberry pie in Down East Magazine. I've only been there for breakfast but I"m dying to try their crab bLt...
37 locals recommend
Slate's
161-165 Water St
37 locals recommend
Right off the Freeway in Portland.
151 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St
151 locals recommend
Right off the Freeway in Portland.
Outdoor patio space is lovely. The crust of my margarita was nice and thin. 5$ took 5 minutes to get a slice at 11:00 am in June. I’m thrilled they are in Bath and will definitely go again.
16 locals recommend
Bruno's Wood-Fired Pizzeria
128 Front St
16 locals recommend
Outdoor patio space is lovely. The crust of my margarita was nice and thin. 5$ took 5 minutes to get a slice at 11:00 am in June. I’m thrilled they are in Bath and will definitely go again.
27 locals recommend
Cushnoc Brewing Co.
243 Water St
27 locals recommend
Get out on the river for a variety of tours: oyster and seaweed farms, eagles, seals....Some tours include local wine or beer pairings...a fantastic trip!!!
20 locals recommend
Damariscotta River Cruises
47 Main St
20 locals recommend
Get out on the river for a variety of tours: oyster and seaweed farms, eagles, seals....Some tours include local wine or beer pairings...a fantastic trip!!!
People always recommend McLoons… Red’s is close to us and people love Georgetown, but if you on a search for the perfect lobster roll put McLoons on your list.
36 locals recommend
McLoons Lobster Shack
315 Island Rd
36 locals recommend
People always recommend McLoons… Red’s is close to us and people love Georgetown, but if you on a search for the perfect lobster roll put McLoons on your list.
AMAZING food! Check their hours before you go. Don’t miss this place for breakfast lunch or dinner..they have some essential items for sale as well. Their baked goods an$ coffee are outstanding. On the pricey side due to all local food impeccably prepared, totally worth it. It’s a small location. We happily sit at the bar when we go in part because the owner Jasper (she grew up close by and used to go there for strawberry milk) chats us up. Close to swim spots and hiking. Perfect if you are heading farther north or back-reading it to Damariscotta.
Alna General Store
2 Dock Rd
AMAZING food! Check their hours before you go. Don’t miss this place for breakfast lunch or dinner..they have some essential items for sale as well. Their baked goods an$ coffee are outstanding. On the pricey side due to all local food impeccably prepared, totally worth it. It’s a small location. We happily sit at the bar when we go in part because the owner Jasper (she grew up close by and used to go there for strawberry milk) chats us up. Close to swim spots and hiking. Perfect if you are heading farther north or back-reading it to Damariscotta.
OystHERS Raw Bar & Bubbly
Apple orchard, you pick available…just off 295 exit on your way to our place. Tender Soles Farm Carrie’s their apples when available as well. Tender Soles is a horse ( not petroleum powered) farm in the same location highly recommended!!!!
Bond's Orchard
Apple orchard, you pick available…just off 295 exit on your way to our place. Tender Soles Farm Carrie’s their apples when available as well. Tender Soles is a horse ( not petroleum powered) farm in the same location highly recommended!!!!
Tender Soles Farm
453 Main St
Fancy
555 North Restaurant
Fancy
In a Silent Way
51 Water St
Raw bar…. Amazing assortment of seafood.
Jolie Rogers Raw Bar
Raw bar…. Amazing assortment of seafood.

Drinks & Nightlife

great beer selection. right along the Kennebek river.
12 locals recommend
The Old Goat
33 Main St
12 locals recommend
great beer selection. right along the Kennebek river.
Live music, a trivia game night, good food this is a great place to grab a snack and a beer after checking out Hallowell.
45 locals recommend
The Liberal Cup
115 Water St
45 locals recommend
Live music, a trivia game night, good food this is a great place to grab a snack and a beer after checking out Hallowell.
45 minutes from our cabin this vineyard recently got written up in Portland Press Herald for booking major music talent from Graham Nash to Lyle Lovett "wineries, especially in California, have begun offering major concerts in picturesque natural settings." Union is small, rural and very beautiful situated close to Rockland. Their wine is good too! A total surprise to us. They grow the largest proportion of their own grapes for the wine of any Maine vineyard. A great backroads drive through interesting little towns and scenic country.
14 locals recommend
Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery
175 Barrett Hill Rd
14 locals recommend
45 minutes from our cabin this vineyard recently got written up in Portland Press Herald for booking major music talent from Graham Nash to Lyle Lovett "wineries, especially in California, have begun offering major concerts in picturesque natural settings." Union is small, rural and very beautiful situated close to Rockland. Their wine is good too! A total surprise to us. They grow the largest proportion of their own grapes for the wine of any Maine vineyard. A great backroads drive through interesting little towns and scenic country.
Actually a distillery , this backwoods tasting room in a log cabin serves their own maple whiskey. Great laid back vibe, They offer you a flight so you can taste the product when you come in. Some events, no food...
Chadwick Lane
Chadwick Lane
Actually a distillery , this backwoods tasting room in a log cabin serves their own maple whiskey. Great laid back vibe, They offer you a flight so you can taste the product when you come in. Some events, no food...
Great place to enjoy a beer! Very low key Farm and Brewery Check their schedule for live music, oysters and pizza from the wood fired oven. They are close to many other awesome places!
23 locals recommend
Odd Alewives Farm Brewery
99 Old Rte One
23 locals recommend
Great place to enjoy a beer! Very low key Farm and Brewery Check their schedule for live music, oysters and pizza from the wood fired oven. They are close to many other awesome places!
17 locals recommend
Water Street Kitchen and Bar
15 Water St
17 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

scenic hiking trails
8 locals recommend
Vaughan Woods Trailhead
8 locals recommend
scenic hiking trails
miles and miles of trails. They have a bog there that is full of the most brilliant pitcher plants. The color and beauty of it literally just blew my mind. A total hidden gem.
14 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Nature Center
131 Egypt Rd
14 locals recommend
miles and miles of trails. They have a bog there that is full of the most brilliant pitcher plants. The color and beauty of it literally just blew my mind. A total hidden gem.
Nationally award winning botanical garden. Mainers come from up to 3 hours away to see it.
163 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens Dr
163 locals recommend
Nationally award winning botanical garden. Mainers come from up to 3 hours away to see it.
This trail will lead you along the Kennebec all the way to Maine's capitol Augusta. Gorgeous water views.
13 locals recommend
Kennebec River Rail Trail
13 locals recommend
This trail will lead you along the Kennebec all the way to Maine's capitol Augusta. Gorgeous water views.
11 acres of trails overlooking the river. historically significant and very close to Damariscotta for shopping and snacks. Pack a lunch and gaze out over the river
10 locals recommend
Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
535 Main St
10 locals recommend
11 acres of trails overlooking the river. historically significant and very close to Damariscotta for shopping and snacks. Pack a lunch and gaze out over the river
Gorgeous! a 40 minute drve from us. Stop by Five Islands Lobster Co. for a lobster, crab, ice cream and even more gorgeous views.
130 locals recommend
Reid State Park
375 Seguinland Road
130 locals recommend
Gorgeous! a 40 minute drve from us. Stop by Five Islands Lobster Co. for a lobster, crab, ice cream and even more gorgeous views.
Ocean! Trails gorgeous 50 minutes from us.
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham Rd
208 locals recommend
Ocean! Trails gorgeous 50 minutes from us.
15 minutes from us and now running ferries! Once on island hike 7 miles of trails, rent a canoe or kayak. Explore "The unorganized territory of Perkins Maine" See the Maine.gov site for schedule. a great dock to launch a boat from if you paddle there with our canoe or your own kayak. Scenic right downtown Richmond. Elbow you're way into breakfast at Annabelle's . Richmond is historically significant town with amazing buildings undergoing a renaissance. Cool architecture (block bldg).
10 locals recommend
Swan Island Wildlife Management Area
7 Swan Island Landing
10 locals recommend
15 minutes from us and now running ferries! Once on island hike 7 miles of trails, rent a canoe or kayak. Explore "The unorganized territory of Perkins Maine" See the Maine.gov site for schedule. a great dock to launch a boat from if you paddle there with our canoe or your own kayak. Scenic right downtown Richmond. Elbow you're way into breakfast at Annabelle's . Richmond is historically significant town with amazing buildings undergoing a renaissance. Cool architecture (block bldg).
I have never been here (embarrassed). Our last guests told me about it. They went to one of the areas local vineyard/wineries afterward. Maybe if your catching a concert at Savage Oaks Winery this is a great place to hike pre-concert. Morse Saurkraut is on the way as well. Report back if you get there before I do!
Spruce Mountain Lookout
Maine 17
I have never been here (embarrassed). Our last guests told me about it. They went to one of the areas local vineyard/wineries afterward. Maybe if your catching a concert at Savage Oaks Winery this is a great place to hike pre-concert. Morse Saurkraut is on the way as well. Report back if you get there before I do!
This 224-acre gem has been delighting visitors since it was established by the Maine Forest Service in 1981. Six miles of paths wend through the pleasant woods and meadows, leading visitors to 23 collections. From the community forest demonstration and conifers to the Ellis Island sycamores and American chestnuts to the Governor's Grove and rock garden, there is much to enjoy. Scattered throughout the arboretum are two dozen works of rock and metal sculpture. The visitor center has more art exhibits, a wild animal tracks display, demonstration beehive and a stuffed moose.
17 locals recommend
Viles Arboretum
153 Hospital St
17 locals recommend
This 224-acre gem has been delighting visitors since it was established by the Maine Forest Service in 1981. Six miles of paths wend through the pleasant woods and meadows, leading visitors to 23 collections. From the community forest demonstration and conifers to the Ellis Island sycamores and American chestnuts to the Governor's Grove and rock garden, there is much to enjoy. Scattered throughout the arboretum are two dozen works of rock and metal sculpture. The visitor center has more art exhibits, a wild animal tracks display, demonstration beehive and a stuffed moose.
Swim spot, on the way to Reid Park...
Sewell Pond
Swim spot, on the way to Reid Park...
I feel super blessed to have this place a 5 minute drive away. Great hiking beginning either off a trailhead or behind the countries 7th courthouse. The volunteer maintained trails wander along the Kennebec River and continue up into the woods.
6 locals recommend
Pownalborough Court House
6 locals recommend
I feel super blessed to have this place a 5 minute drive away. Great hiking beginning either off a trailhead or behind the countries 7th courthouse. The volunteer maintained trails wander along the Kennebec River and continue up into the woods.
Merrymeeting Fields Preserve
Chops Point Road
Morse Mountain to Seawall beach is a great hike. I pull it up on my favorite hiking app: AllTrails
40 locals recommend
Morse Mountain
40 locals recommend
Morse Mountain to Seawall beach is a great hike. I pull it up on my favorite hiking app: AllTrails
An easy beautiful "out and back" 1 mile hike within a 10 minute drive from the cabin. Favored by bird watchers primarily it is a great dog walk as well. It begins in orchards, travels past lilly filled ponds and ends up in woods overlooking water. Stop by Goranson Farm food stand, then continue on to Bath. The entrance can be tricky to find the first visit. Look for the Green Point sign (on your right). Continue just past that. You will see a mustard colored house on your left. The bright yellow gate will across the street on your right. Pull into the parking area and follow the trail through the orchard.
Green Point Wildlife Management Area
An easy beautiful "out and back" 1 mile hike within a 10 minute drive from the cabin. Favored by bird watchers primarily it is a great dog walk as well. It begins in orchards, travels past lilly filled ponds and ends up in woods overlooking water. Stop by Goranson Farm food stand, then continue on to Bath. The entrance can be tricky to find the first visit. Look for the Green Point sign (on your right). Continue just past that. You will see a mustard colored house on your left. The bright yellow gate will across the street on your right. Pull into the parking area and follow the trail through the orchard.

Shopping

A local family farmstand selling everything from maple syrup to meats, cheese, eggs, and of course their amazing produce grown on site. They are known for their incredible corn!!! Horse drawn Sleigh Rides!!! super lovely way to enjoy the winter season and enjoy our local (5 min. drive from us) working farm. Give Carl a call at 207-319-9772 to book your ride. If you can pick up some of their maple syrup it is outstanding!
Goranson Farm
250 River Rd
A local family farmstand selling everything from maple syrup to meats, cheese, eggs, and of course their amazing produce grown on site. They are known for their incredible corn!!! Horse drawn Sleigh Rides!!! super lovely way to enjoy the winter season and enjoy our local (5 min. drive from us) working farm. Give Carl a call at 207-319-9772 to book your ride. If you can pick up some of their maple syrup it is outstanding!
Lots of local farms represented here. Sometimes called "rising prices" by locals, but the beer prices are always good. Close to lots of other things, 35 minutes from us. Hannaford just down the road also has a great selection and better prices.
38 locals recommend
Rising Tide Co-Op
323 Main St
38 locals recommend
Lots of local farms represented here. Sometimes called "rising prices" by locals, but the beer prices are always good. Close to lots of other things, 35 minutes from us. Hannaford just down the road also has a great selection and better prices.
Sure you can shop here, but I"m recommending it for our guests because you can rent equipment. Freeport is known for its shopping center but dont miss out on the great hiking close by!
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
270 locals recommend
Sure you can shop here, but I"m recommending it for our guests because you can rent equipment. Freeport is known for its shopping center but dont miss out on the great hiking close by!
A bit off the highway as you pass through Portland, but worth it to support a Co-op!
49 locals recommend
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress St
49 locals recommend
A bit off the highway as you pass through Portland, but worth it to support a Co-op!
There are other Hannafords closest to us including the one in Augusta which is LEED certified using almost 40% less energy than comparable builidng. However the Portland one is right off the freeway, so its easy to get to as you are flying up the coast.
280 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Ave
280 locals recommend
There are other Hannafords closest to us including the one in Augusta which is LEED certified using almost 40% less energy than comparable builidng. However the Portland one is right off the freeway, so its easy to get to as you are flying up the coast.
Swallowtail apothecary and creamery ( incredible butter, kefir and cheese), a totally unique backroads visit. 35 minutes from us. Stop and check out the coopers mill …close to Sheepscot General store and Fuzzy Udder creamery. There is a swim spot at the coopers mill …
Swallowtail Farm and Creamery
98 Main St
Swallowtail apothecary and creamery ( incredible butter, kefir and cheese), a totally unique backroads visit. 35 minutes from us. Stop and check out the coopers mill …close to Sheepscot General store and Fuzzy Udder creamery. There is a swim spot at the coopers mill …
Exit 295 on your way to us and you’ll pass their farm stand. Get their kimchi! Org eggs, great selection of their veggies,local dairy. Horse (not petroleum) powered. The best folks…they do vnmo, cash or check…❤️
Tender Soles Farm
453 Main St
Exit 295 on your way to us and you’ll pass their farm stand. Get their kimchi! Org eggs, great selection of their veggies,local dairy. Horse (not petroleum) powered. The best folks…they do vnmo, cash or check…❤️

Sightseeing

built in 1760 this is one of our nations oldest courthouses. A walking trail with gorgeous views of the Kennebek river. and a great series of trail are across the road from the courthouse. These trails are maintained by locals, and are pretty much my favorite hike due to their proximity and beauty. Check with us before you head over as the trail heads are not well marked.
6 locals recommend
Pownalborough Court House
6 locals recommend
built in 1760 this is one of our nations oldest courthouses. A walking trail with gorgeous views of the Kennebek river. and a great series of trail are across the road from the courthouse. These trails are maintained by locals, and are pretty much my favorite hike due to their proximity and beauty. Check with us before you head over as the trail heads are not well marked.
Giant’s Stairs Trail should be at the top of your Midcoast list. Following along the rocky coastline, complete with crashing waves and views of the Casco Bay, this easy nature walk is the best way to kick-off a road trip up the Maine coast. One look at the rocks and you’ll soon see why it’s named ‘Giant’s Stairs’, and if you look closely, you might see some harbor seals playing in the water, or a lobster boat hauling traps. If you want to grab a bite to eat before setting out, grab some seafood at one of the spots at Harpswell’s Lobster Pounds, or roll through Brunswick’s Downtown area, where you can find eight different international cuisines in a single mile stretch.
9 locals recommend
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
153 Harpswell Neck Rd
9 locals recommend
Giant’s Stairs Trail should be at the top of your Midcoast list. Following along the rocky coastline, complete with crashing waves and views of the Casco Bay, this easy nature walk is the best way to kick-off a road trip up the Maine coast. One look at the rocks and you’ll soon see why it’s named ‘Giant’s Stairs’, and if you look closely, you might see some harbor seals playing in the water, or a lobster boat hauling traps. If you want to grab a bite to eat before setting out, grab some seafood at one of the spots at Harpswell’s Lobster Pounds, or roll through Brunswick’s Downtown area, where you can find eight different international cuisines in a single mile stretch.
Dragonfly Cove Farm
5 McCobb Road

Arts & Culture

A working hand blown glass studio and gallery. A great opportunity to see into the creative lives and process of two glass artists. Unique contemporary work.
Tandem Glass Gallery & Studio
6 Eagle Lodge Ln
A working hand blown glass studio and gallery. A great opportunity to see into the creative lives and process of two glass artists. Unique contemporary work.
Watershed is a nationally recognized center for ceramics. Salad Days in July is an epic event celebrating talent great food beer, music and opportunities to collect the best ceramic artist of our time.
The Watershed Center
4783 Plank Rd
Watershed is a nationally recognized center for ceramics. Salad Days in July is an epic event celebrating talent great food beer, music and opportunities to collect the best ceramic artist of our time.
Amazing! Boats, lighthouses, art....This place is the best.
121 locals recommend
Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington St
121 locals recommend
Amazing! Boats, lighthouses, art....This place is the best.
A federal style mansion walking distance from Wiscassett and all its restaurants and antiques
6 locals recommend
Historic New England Castle Tucker
2 Lee St
6 locals recommend
A federal style mansion walking distance from Wiscassett and all its restaurants and antiques
Wyeth Wyeth Wyeth!!! There is also a very rich history here of connections that artist have with Maine shown throughout the collection. Rockland has many terrific restaurants as well so you have no shortage of excellent options for grabbing a snack.
178 locals recommend
Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum St
178 locals recommend
Wyeth Wyeth Wyeth!!! There is also a very rich history here of connections that artist have with Maine shown throughout the collection. Rockland has many terrific restaurants as well so you have no shortage of excellent options for grabbing a snack.

Everything Else

Our favorite place to soak and relax. So nice in winter!!! Darcy has beautiful gardens. A great place to unwind and get a massage
Riverview Sauna Spa & Therapy
158 Pork Point Rd
Our favorite place to soak and relax. So nice in winter!!! Darcy has beautiful gardens. A great place to unwind and get a massage
Wonderful people and the cutest goats ever!!!! 10 minutes from us.
Dragonfly Cove Farm
5 McCobb Road
Wonderful people and the cutest goats ever!!!! 10 minutes from us.
Wiscasset Speedway
274 W Alna Rd
Owned and operated by the same family for over 60 years. With more than 50 apple varieties. You can pick your own or buy them in the barn, along with apples, crabapples, plums, pears, pumpkins, squash, gourds, honey, fudge and cider pressed at the farm.
Bailey's Orchard
255 N Hunts Meadow Rd
Owned and operated by the same family for over 60 years. With more than 50 apple varieties. You can pick your own or buy them in the barn, along with apples, crabapples, plums, pears, pumpkins, squash, gourds, honey, fudge and cider pressed at the farm.
More than 60 varieties of apples, as well as peach, plum, pear and cherry trees. High bush blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and grapes round out the assortment of fruits. The shop features fruits, baked goods and cider and sells fresh vegetables, maple syrup, vinegars, sauces, chocolate, honey and more from Maine farms and producers. Check their hours before going!
Pleasant Pond Orchard
More than 60 varieties of apples, as well as peach, plum, pear and cherry trees. High bush blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and grapes round out the assortment of fruits. The shop features fruits, baked goods and cider and sells fresh vegetables, maple syrup, vinegars, sauces, chocolate, honey and more from Maine farms and producers. Check their hours before going!