Enjoy the Simple Pleasures!
Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is one of our favorite summer destinations! The weather is beautiful, the food is fantastic, and there are always fun activities to enjoy. Our time in Maine consists of simple pleasures like canoeing, kayaking, exploring by boat, fishing, hiking, clamming, stargazing, and always making great memories. Every day is an adventure in Maine. Maine’s summer style is
Unlike many of our trips, where we have a specific itinerary, our time in Maine is very laid-back and unstructured. Our activities depend on the tides, the weather, and the interests of our guests. Depending on the tide, we might hop in the boat and go to a farmer’s market or take the boat out for a lobster roll at a local flip-flop friendly restaurant.
We do have some favorite activities. Here are some of our recommendations:
- Jumping off the bridge at a local swimming hole in Damariscotta Mills
- Watching the lobster trap races at the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland
- Relaxing on the water in a kayak, canoe, or boat
- Hiking local mountains like Mt. Washington or Mt. Katahdin
- Sampling and finding the season’s best lobster roll
- Picking blueberries and making blueberry jam
- Enjoying homemade ice cream at the Down East Ice Cream Factory
- Taking the boat to Bath for the farmers market or shopping for basics at Reny’s
- Going clamming and making chowder
- Solo Pane Pasticceria in Bath is the best local bakery for bread with your chowder
- Checking out the local breweries and oyster farms such as Glidden Point
- Watching gorgeous sunsets from the dock on the Back River
- Browsing through nearby stores, like Nest in Brunswick or Reny’s in Bath
One of our absolute favorite traditions is having a lobster-fest on the back deck with the whole gang. We hope you have an opportunity to host your own lobster-fest in Maine. Whether you are able to host one in Maine or in your own backyard, here are our recommendations (shown below) for a successful party.
We suggest visiting Maine and creating your own memories! We’ve enjoyed exploring all over the state, from Acadia National Park to Moosehead Lake and all across the Downeast. It’s a beautiful part of the country, especially during the summer. If you have the opportunity and are looking for some cooler summer temps and relaxing fun, embrace Maine’s summer style and plan a visit!
