My husband and I were looking for a fun way to "leaf peep," since the Common Ground Fair was…read morecancelled this year due to the coronavirus precautions. I saw an article about RailCycling, and we thought we'd give it a try. We were not disappointed! So what are RailCycles? Think of a tandem recumbent bike, that runs on train tracks. We started at a historic train station in Unity (unfortunately, we were there too early to partake of the ice cream shop that was housed in one of the buildings, but we did browse a soap shop). Check out the tiny museum, which doubles as a rudimentary gift shop. We then sat down on our Cycle. They are somewhat adjustable for height, but not completely. I'm short (5' tall), and the closest I could get to the pedals had me reaching, because of the placement of the brake cable. When I tried one of the others, the closer setting was too close (maybe sized for a child). My seat also seeped water (though it hadn't rained for days), and I ended up with a very wet butt. The seats also aren't very wide, so take that into account. Once we got started, it was a lot of fun - one major roadway across which Logan stopped traffic so we could cross, followed by a stretch of track that traversed the woods with their beautiful fall colors, then hugged past Unity Pond, through a swampy area (where we were treated to three lovely herons flying past), and across a railroad bridge before stopping to turn around and head back. All the while we pedaled steadily, getting exercise as well as a fun ride through the woods. When we did reach that halfway point, I was disappointed - it all goes by so quickly! The entire trip takes an hour or so. It's not a difficult pedal, though there are some slight grades (remember, these are train tracks, and trains don't do well going up and down hills). I think that if the group (there were five couples, including us) were having trouble keeping up, our guide would have slowed down to accommodate us. But if you're looking for a strenuous workout, you won't find it here. We enjoyed the ride, spent some time together laughing, talking and taking in the scenery - great activity for a beautiful autumn day in Maine. Longer would have been better for us, but Logan did say that a longer ride is planned for October!

Super funny to be a tourist in my own backyard, the place that I grew up, and have lived most of my…read morelife. But there is sooo much history here, and no matter how many stories I heard growing up, no matter how many islands and towers and forts I have explored in Casco Bay, there is still more history to be discovered, and the sights never, ever get old! The tour guide was knowledgeable and very entertaining, the bartender very pleasant, and the captain was very skilled. An all-around great way to spend my birthday!

What a wonderful way to end our amazing trip to Maine!…read more Our sunset cruise was simply spectacular! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Bob entertained us the whole time - interesting and witty, all without being annoying! This man was FUNNY! Nate was our trusty Captain, who kept us safely sailing. Dan was on the lower level serving up drinks. We saw such beautiful views, and took some really lovely photos. The whole trip was so memorable, relaxing and fun!

excellent experience! our guide, Gordon, is a terrific storyteller and our extended family group of…read moreadults laughed and learned local history in a fun setting. Highly recommend!

Gordon, our guide, was very engaging and entertaining! Our tour was about 1 hour and our group was…read morearound 10 people. I would recommend this tour for anyone looking to have a unique, off-the-beaten-path type of Portland experience.

There are travel experiences that entertain you, and then there are travel experiences that change…read morethe way you see the world. Sailing aboard the historic Schooner J. & E. Riggin out of Rockland, Maine is firmly in the second category. Extraordinary leadership, a crew that genuinely cares, and a ship that rewards the curious and the bold are all reasons to join one of their trips. The quarters are tight, but you don't feel confined and there is no scarcity. No rationing, no anxiety about whether there will be enough. The table is always full: Hot tea and coffee are always available as is cold drinking water. You will not go hungry. You will, in fact, go home having eaten some of the best meals of your life produced in a tiny galley on a nearly century-old wooden ship, which makes it all the more extraordinary. Do it.

If you love seeing the natural beauty of the Maine Coast, being on a sailing ship, getting away…read morefrom it all, incredible food, and fun company then you must book a trip on the Schooner J & E Riggin. It is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime. Captains Justin and Jocelyn and their crew will take excellent care of you and make sure that you have a wonderful adventure. The ship is going to be 100 years old next year but you wouldn't know it from it's superb upkeep. The staterooms and galley are cozy. You'll be spending most of your time taking in the incredible views of Penobscot Bay. We've gone out twice and can't wait until next year. By all means go if you can.

We LOVED our time here! We had three small children with us and did not anticipate just how much…read morethere actually was to do here! We could have easily spent an entire day here-- and we plan to return in the future and do just that since we don't feel we were able to stay as long as we originally wanted to! I was told there are loads of plans underway to keep growing the fun as well! Something to watch!! :)

A putt putt golf course with a bit of unique history. I have been here every summer when I come up…read moreto visit Maine. The price is reasonable and all of the holes are fun. They provide clubs in all sizes and there are lots of parking spaces.

When I pay less than $150 for a room, I don't expect the Ritz. Here, you get what you pay for. Our…read moreroom with 2 double beds turned out to be a room with 1 bed and a pull out couch with no sheets. We had arrived late (check in ends at 8 pm) so the door was left open for us (fine) for a $20 late fee (really???), so there was no way to get sheets for the sofa bed. I was exhausted and angry, and my son slept poorly on a lumpy sofa bed with no sheets. Fortunately, the next day, the young man in charge was very kind and removed the $20 "late check in fee", reduced the price of our stay and got us our sheets. My rating of this place went from 1 to 3 stars based on responsiveness. Bottom line: dates decor, stained carpeting, fridge that doesn't work. Clean sheets, some friendly people, and a cheap place to stay the night. Not perfect, but what do you want for cheap?

nothing to to review... this place is listed on travel websites BUT it not currently an activity…read moremotel/hotel... I booked through an online hotel website ... on our way up we hit traffic so naturally called the office... called 56 times! NO ONE ANSWERED ... so I phoned the website booking customer service number... they also couldn't get anyone to answer even on the private alternate number they had on file. So they cancelled the booking and helped with finding another pet-friendly hotel in the area for the same night. Thankful because the next morning we drove past the Baits Motel and it looked like no one was running the place. There was what looked like a young guy sitting on the porch with the place seeming quite ironically the "Bates Motel". If you see this place listed for pet-friendly motels along Route 1 in Maine... don't book through online hotel websites... cause the online websites need to take it down.

I recently spent two weeks in Egypt with Wanderwoman/Eurynome Journeys and it was fabulous. Each…read morehotel, restaurant and excursion was exceptional. The pace and flow of the trip was thoughtfully crafted as well. Wonderful guides and Erja is a gem as well. Highly recommend!

I just got back from my 4th trip with Eurynome Journeys. It is truly a unique company. I appreciate…read morethe all-women small groups, great value in the accomodations, discovering the history and culture of unique places, including women's history that has often been left out of the story. The owner of this small travel company goes on every trip. She's been doing this work for 25 years and seems to know everyone; the local guides, the restaurant owners, the drivers, and excursion operators. It is evident that she cares deeply about everyone having a positive experience. And she takes care of all the details. Even though we stayed busy with visiting ancient ruins, museums, shopping, dining, and touring small hill towns, I found the experience to be relaxing because I knew all the details were taken care of.

This is an excellent museum which highlights Bath's proud history of shipbuilding in Maine…read more Although the admission fee is high ($20 or $22), it helps to support the volunteers and activities of the museum. We only had 2 hours available, so we focused largely on the exhibits. The museum includes various buildings which highlight different aspect of shipbuilding from caulking, blacksmithing, and building skiffs (modern day boats used to travel on Maine's coastal waterways). We loved the exhibit on lobstering in Maine - with superb displays that showed why Maine's lobsters are prized worldwide (they have the best claw meat), and a colorful display of buoys and traps. Talking with volunteers about the art of woodcarving and building skiffs was very interesting. It was cool to see the flagpoles (representing the Wyoming schooner) and Bath Iron Works in the distance (a current shipyard for the U.S. Navy). Since we only had 2 hours available from 10am-12pm, we could not join the afternoon lighthouse cruises (which looked like fun). Overall, we enjoyed our visit to the Maine Maritime Museum! You'll learn a lot about Bath's proud history of shipbuilding and the tradition of lobstering in Maine.

The Maine Maritime Museum is not only an excellent museum for highlighting the area's substantial…read morecontribution to maritime history, but their events are always first class. I have done cruises, taken classes, and attended dinners here, and each experience was such a treat! I know that I will NEVER again watch fireworks from shore when it was so much better to watch them from the water. I highly recommend becoming a Museum member, not just for the event discounts, but just to have access to the beautiful grounds. I have whiled away more than one afternoon, watching the beautiful Kennebec River and all the wildlife from the grassy shore. This Museum is so much more than a museum; it's a celebration of Bath's relationship with the sea. If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would!

Considering the quality of the experience, the delicious food, the excellent service & the…read morespectacular setting, this was quite the bargain! For $100 (cash or check only), you receive a 55-minute narrated boat tour, a bonafide Downeast feast (fish chowder, 1 lb. of steamers, 2 lobsters, corn on the cob, a baked potato, an onion, a hard-boiled egg, a large piece of blueberry cake & either coffee, tea, iced tea or water). You can purchase sodas ($2) or alcoholic beverages. We indulged in the light & tasty Cabbage Island Aide ($10), with Pinnacle blueberry vodka, pink lemonade & a splash of club soda garnished with Maine blueberries. Only cash is accepted for drinks and gift shop purchases. After finding a picnic table, either indoors or out, your server will take your drink order & bring your fish chowder. Shortly afterwards, the dinner bell will ring & you head down to the pit where the food is cooked to pick up your meal. Our delightful young server, Griffin, graciously offered to pick up our trays & bring them to our table. He remained attentive & solicitous the entire time we were there. We couldn't have asked for better service. There is a gratuity jar on each table. Tip generously! These kids do a fabulous job! We were also pleased that the two Moore brothers who have owned this family business for 38 years stopped by every table individually to ensure that all were having a good time. And at the end of the day, they stood on the dock waving as our boat left Cabbage Island. Such a gracious gesture! I'm looking forward to making this an annual event. Please be aware, though, that parking is expensive in Boothbay Harbor. There is metered street parking, if you can find an open spot, but be prepared to walk a distance to the ticket booth. Close by lot parking cost $50.

OMG, a great day. The Moore family has there clambake down perfectly. Each boat handles 180…read morepassengers. our trip today had 178 people. A perfect day of absolute precision. Food was awesome, views incredible. All help spot on Friendly, Young energetic kids High schoolers, college kids. A great way to spend the summers. Owners meet & greet everyone w/ one on one 1 chats. We met theMoore brothers & there sister Betty the baby of the family. a wonderful woman. 30,000 lobsters eaten per season 20,000 visitors. approximate40,000 medium eggs approximate 20,000 baked doo doos approximate 20,000 onions 20,000 blueberry cakes 20,000 ear of corn. tons of ice tea, soda& water An absolute feast. I can't believe I ate it all except for the egg & baked potato. My wife brought home 1 of her lobsters for me to have a sandwich tomorrow for lunch. Awesome wife Can't say enough of how great the excursion is. Don't forget to tip the kids. Personally I left $10.00 on my table . I think that was appropriate, at least I hope so. Cash only for the trip No credit cards Boothbay Harbor is an amazing place. On the ride into Boothbay there are approximately 150 flags or more attached to telephone polls saluting fallen soldiers. Very sobering y pictures show the rest. R

We went on this lovely sunset cruise with captain Gus last night and let me tell you, it was…read moreabsolutely fantastic. The boat was stunning and had a smooth ride. It was such a good time all around. I tend to get easy motion sickness and it was super easy ride. We sat in the back near the wheel with Gus. He was so informative and so nice. Tons of banter tons of fun. You're allowed food and drink on board if you'd like. It was so nice out and lovely. I would highly recommend booking through them, if you're in the area

I wanted to take a sailboat ride around the harbor and there were plenty of schooner tours at…read moreCamden, but the question was which schooner. This one caught our eye because it was a smaller vessel with only 4-6 passengers and it was made out of fiberglass. The salesperson was very nice and sold us on this boat. The captain was nice, but probably not the best tour guide although the gave us interesting tidbits of information particularly regarding the lobster industry. It was a beautiful day for sailing and I really enjoyed. I did like that there were only six passengers and one crew plus the captain. Definitely would recommend this schooner!