Guest Guides
Best Time to Visit Maine for Lobster
The best time to visit Maine for lobster is late June through October. That’s soft-shell season — when lobsters that have just molted come…
The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine
The best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine come in two schools: the famous ones — Eventide’s brown butter roll on its pillowy bao-style bun,…
A Perfect Weekend in Portland, Maine (2–3 Day Itinerary)
Two nights is the sweet spot for Portland, Maine. That’s enough time to eat four or five meals that justify the trip, walk the…
Day Trips from Portland, Maine
Portland’s best trick isn’t the food scene — it’s the geography. Park yourself in town and the greatest hits of the Maine coast fan…
Do You Need a Car in Portland, Maine?
Short answer: no, you do not need a car in Portland, Maine — as long as you stay on the peninsula and your plans…
Is Portland, Maine Worth Visiting? An Honest Local Take
Yes, Portland, Maine is worth visiting — with one honest caveat about expectations. This is a small city of about 68,000 people that punches…
Things to Do in Bethel, Maine (Every Season)
Most people hear “Bethel, Maine” and think of one thing: Sunday River, the eight-peak ski resort ten minutes up the road in Newry. Fair…
Maine in October: Foliage, Weather, and What to Do
October is Maine with the volume turned down and the color turned up. Peak foliage sweeps across the state from the last week of…
Best Time to Visit Maine: A Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to visit Maine is late June through mid-October. July and August bring the warmest weather and the classic coastal summer —…
Is Portland, Maine Walkable? A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
Yes, Portland, Maine is one of the most walkable small cities in the country, and the peninsula is its walkable heart. Here is how…
Best Places to Stay at Sugarloaf for a Ski Weekend
Sugarloaf ski lodging picks — three Everrow rentals in Carrabassett Valley for ski-in convenience, couples, and full-group ski weekends.
Best Places to Stay in New England in the Fall
The best places to stay in New England during fall foliage — five rentals in western Maine timed for peak October color and scenic…
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