Fun Things to Do on the Southern Maine Coast: Kittery, York, Ogunquit
What constitutes the Southern Maine Coast? Stretching from Kittery to Ogunquit, this dazzling coastal area encompassing Kittery, York (itself comprised of York Harbor,... Read more.
13 Very Maine Things to Do in Bar Harbor ME and Acadia National Park
WHY GO: There’s a reason why I’ve waited till now to add Bar Harbor ME to my Getaway Mavens posts. It’s so, so, busy. Especially in summer. The... Read more.
7 Awesome Things to do In Schoodic Peninsula ME: The Quiet Side of Acadia NP
Do you want to “do” Acadia National Park, but don’t want to deal with the multitudes that converge on Bar Harbor each summer? Then stay on US 1 North about... Read more.
9 Romantic Things to do in Rockland Maine: Where Art & Ocean Coexist
WHY GO: What are the most romantic things to do in Rockland Maine? With the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, and a slew of independent... Read more.
11 Romantic Things to Do in Boothbay Harbor ME And Nearby
WHY GO: Boothbay Harbor, Maine was the first “off-Route-1 town” that became popular with tourists on the Maine Coast. Centered in Mid Coast Maine, Boothbay is... Read more.
Sebasco Harbor Resort: A Coastal Gem in Maine
*This was originally written in 2016, and updated in September 2026 to reflect the resort’s change of ownership. Bob Smith ran the resort for 25 years, and... Read more.
10 Things You Gotta Do in Brunswick, Bath, and on Maine’s Phippsburg Peninsula
There are so many offbeat, and surprisingly cool things to do on Maine’s Phippsburg Peninsula, including the towns of Brunswick and Bath Maine, this area should... Read more.
Romantic Things to do in Portland Maine: For Artists, Poets, And Foodies
WHY GO: What are the most Romantic Things to do in Portland Maine? (And, nope – this is not the Oregon one). There are plenty, because, well, it’s in... Read more.
Inn By the Sea Maine: Cape Elizabeth Beauty
I’ve been writing about Inn By The Sea Maine, an environmentally conscious, dog-friendly, 62 room luxury seaside hotel in Cape Elizabeth ME, for years. And each... Read more.
10+ Incredible Things To Do In Jersey City For Art And Food Lovers
WHY GO: What’s so great about Jersey City NJ? The view. The food. The collaborative, entrepreneurial energy. And it’s all just one subway stop from downtown... Read more.