I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters…read more We sailed with them for a special family event in July 2020. We gathered to release our father's ashes at sea. The team we worked with to plan the event were flexible with our plans including location, departure, and the actual release. They provided helpful information about purchasing a biodegradable urn and how to structure our minimal program - especially as we had young children participating (ages 4-11). They will work with you to create your ideal experience.

Our small family really enjoyed this private charter experience. The crew was super friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and the tour included some hardy snacks and drinks. Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a private Charter tour in the area.

This was amazing. I'm so glad we decided to go down the coast and take this walk. We decided to go…read moreat sunrise. Although there was overcast, it was still a beautiful walk. I imagined the people who walked this jetty every single day and I was jealous. We didn't tour the lighthouse but we've seen plenty of lighthouses. We've never seen one out a mile though. Don't miss this gem! Be sure to use the bathroom before coming here as we did not see any portapods. Also, wear shoes with hood support. We saw a few wearing flip flops; so t know how they did it. I wouldn't take the risk of tripping.

The ending to a perfect day in Maine? Watching the sunset from a jetty of course!…read more After spending the day exploring coastal areas in southern Maine, we decided to walk the jetty near Wells Harbor/York Beach. We didn't know what to expect when we discovered this spot - so when you come know that there are two jetty's. One you can access from the elongated, sandy parking area on Foster Ln (which was free to use and deserted when we came in early November); and, one you can access from a bigger, concrete parking area at the end of Atlantic Ave (beyond Sage Fishing Charters - it's pay to park here, but I don't know if that's just during the height of the summer season). These jetty's are long (I read somewhere that they're over a mile) stone breakwaters that stretch out relatively far from land into the Atlantic. It's beautiful to walk down and back as you get stunning views of Wells Harbor, the beach on either side, and great for bird watching too (we were captivated by some sanderlings!). It's important to be mindful when walking on jetty's though - these big boulders have crevices between them, so "mind the gap"; if the ocean is rough, you might also get soaked from waves crashing against them! Absolutely worth seeing, especially in the shoulder season when it's got that much more serene, humble feeling to it!

Portland has been on my "to visit" list for quite some time. I had the opportunity to do a quick…read morepop in, and took advantage. I have been to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but had never been this far north. Let me just say, coming from Texas in July, this was a breath of fresh air. Everything was so GREEN. I got the memo, and set out in comfortable shoes. I didn't really have an agenda, I just went out to explore. I know that the architecture of the north is far different than what I am used to, but I love it and find it charming. Portland on a weekend was bustling, but not overwhelming. Lots of people out and about but it wasn't crowded. I meandered downtown and then head down to the harbor area. I would have liked to have done a bit more exploring in that area, but it was sprinkling and I saw some lightening over the water, which was my que to get indoors. They have a lot of dining options, though a bit pricy. Doing a bit of research, that just seems to be the going rate in this area. I was charmed by the city and hope to come back and spend some quality time here. I just got a little taste.

If you're looking to experience Maine, the city of Portland, has it all rolled into one city…read more If you love lighthouses, you can tour them by land, or by water. If you are a foodie there are so many great restaurants.This is a seafood lovers paradise with some of the best lobster, lobster rolls, oysters, and fresh seafood. You can also check out some of the cities well-known breweries. Let's not forget shopping the downtown water front district. The cobblestone streets are filled with quaint shops. If you want to be on the water, take a sunset, lighthouse, or schooner cruise. There are also all kinds of sightseeing tours. Put on your best walking shoes, and check out Portland Maine.

Predictable "limited" menu of good food and always a couple of specials. Homemade desserts that…read moreare well worth sharing. (Baked by the owner). Comfy atmosphere and local bar Conversation. (Not a singles meeting house). A go to for many years near downtown Amesbury. Reservations a must.

Always a hit at Phat Cats! Brought friends from out of town and they were very pleased with their…read moremeals! The mussels, oysters and seafood tart were all delicious! My husband had the chicken pasta which he was surprised it was so flavorful! Service was excellent as well as the martinis!

Awesome tour! My wife and I attended the Seafood Tour in Portland with Pete and we had a fantastic…read moretime! We went to Andy's, Gilbert's, Rigby Yard and finished with some sweet treats to wrap up the tour. Pete had such a knowledge and love for Maine that we wanted to hang out with him after! I highly recommend the trip and doing it early in your trip any extended stay in Portland - we added a long list of ToDo's that Pete recommended and have not been disappointed by a single one. Highly recommend. Thank you, Pete M!

I attended the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:30 am with…read moreAnne and Ross. Usually, there is only one tour guide and it was supposed to be Anne only but Ross joined in as well. The Old Port Culinary Walking Tour is a foodie tour with a mix of history and culture. Our group consisted of 13 people. The tour starts at Andy's Old Port Pub with an introduction from our tour guides. At Andy's Old Port Pub, we were seated in the backroom and had a seasoned, grilled fresh haddock with house-made pickled vegetables, pico de gallo and lime crema in a corn tortilla and Andy's house Lager. Ross talked about the suspicious happenings and history at Andy's Old Port Pub. They both talked about Harbor Fish Market which was right across the street and how the seafood never see the back of a truck. I thought the fish taco was okay and was probably my least favorite food item from the whole tour. Andy's house Lager was very smooth and I really enjoyed it. Then, we walked next door to Gilberts Chowder House where we had a choice of Clam Chowder, Haddock Chowder, Corn & Chicken Chowder, Seafood Chowder, or Seafood Chili. I chose the Clam Chowder. The Clam Chowder was thick and not as creamy as I usually like my clam chowders. Here, Anne was showing us pictures of lobster abnormalities. After having our chowder, we walked to the historic U.S. Custom House and old fishing docks. We even got a postcard of the old fishing docks which was a nice souvenir. Next, we stopped at Rigby Yard and were seated in a small private room. We were offered several drink options; I chose a glass of prosecco. We had the Fresh Maine Lobster Roll with fresh Maine lobster meat Maine-style, tossed lightly in mayo, lemon, and sea salt served on a brioche roll with chips. The lobster was definitely fresh and good. The last two stops were dessert spots: Dean's Sweets and The Gelato Fiasco. We had a needham which is a confectionery dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and potato and we had the option to choose another truffle. I chose a blueberry one. At The Gelato Fiasco, we were able to choose 2 different flavors. Funny enough, I had went to The Gelato Fiasco the night before and it really is delicious gelato. I was glad to try different flavors. The tour finished about 1:45pm. The tour guides thanked us for spending our time together. The Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour was fun and I enjoyed meeting the other people in our group. Anne and Ross were very knowledgeable with Portland's history and food scene. They had good recommendations for other things to do in Portland. The food we had on the tour was okay according to my opinion, but it was definitely a good variety of Maine dishes.

During our visit in early May there were few people here making for a quiet visit. There are…read moreseveral picnic tables and a few benches scattered around the property with beautiful views of the water. This fort was active through many wars and then decommissioned while building a protective wall around the property. Huge slabs of quarried stone, partually carved blocks and lots of stone 'chips' are scattered about. There are a few information signs detailing the history of Fort McClary and some buildings have signs that state the building purpose. Foundations of some buildings is all that remains. They have a few cannons on display. Check out their website for information on events and when the fort is manned. There is a seperate picnic grove up the road about 50 yards across the street. A dirt parking lot holds around a dozen vehicles or so and there is an 'RV turn around' area, but no parking for RV's or busses here. One outhouse is located past the end of the parking lot. There is a wooded trail at the back corner.

they have been shooting off loud cannons all weekend. we live right across the harbor in new…read morecastle, nh and the cannon noise goes on until after 9 pm at night scaring our small children and dogs. it is unnecessary and when we called dalton richardson the park manager at 207-357-3642 we got nothing but blather and defensiveness. this is an incredibly poorly managed park with no oversite to the people shooting off the revolutionary war cannons and no interest in what the public cares about.

What an enjoyable day! First we got to sleep in due to nowhere to be! Had our usual Bacon Sunday…read morewith eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, and choice of blueberry coffee or black tea. Once the kitchen was all cleaned up we suited up and headed out. Our new dog, Burton, loved tearing up the new snow and making puppy angels! Did some baking next, with cherry Strudel and a new recipe using phyllo dough. It is very tasty! After my son and I cleaned up the driveway and walk ways. Then it was nap time! Who can resist puppy snuggles? For dinner I made some spanakopita which also was very good. When the kitchen was cleaned up, off I went to walk my pup. Roads were open, the walk was peaceful and pretty with the snow. Only down part was the bitter cold of the evening. I do enjoy a good snow day!

It's a snow day for sure!!!! So besides football I'm staying in my PJ's all day while watching…read morefootball and having a balance between healthy and unhealthy treats!!! Hope you all are snuggled and warm :)

We go to this charming Inn for dinner regularly. They have recently also begun offering breakfast…read moreWednesday thru Sunday. We love this place, the food has been excellent (although I would like to see fewer potatoes and more pasta, but that's just me) Hope is usually our waitress and you could not ask for better. She is very friendly and efficient. She is a treasure! The menu has plenty of selections and the food is always cooked properly and served hot. This restaurant is one of the few we have been to in the area that is not particularly noisy, an important aspect for being able to hear one's dining companion. Try the breakfast too. I tried the croissant breakfast sandwich which was really very special and the fresh fruit bowl was excellent. Service also was efficient, by Helen. This is a great option for everyday and special day dining.

Anniversary dinner at the Wakefield Inn. The food did not disappoint. We had appetizer of crab…read moreRangoon dip with handmade wontons. Main meals of steak tips w/ baked potato and Tuscan chicken ravioli. All finished off with a huge piece of delicious tiramisu

Must see if touring Newburyport; exquisite views, amazing food; nuff said, I'm there...I could live…read morehere its so good.

The ulimate in island rustica. Everytime I visit The Stack, I feel like I've arrived some place…read more truly special; like a doorway has opened into the happiest place of my soul. Here you'll find impeccable cuisine and service, without the pretentiousness often found in at properties of similar character. Enjoy the views, comfort and unique soundtrack that can only be found on the western shores of the island. The Stack not only is my favorite place on Plum Island, it's my favorite place in the entire northeast. Everytime I open the door, I feel like I can relax, be myself and enjoy the best of times with my favorite people; a true rarity.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! A FREE ANNUAL EVENT THAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY…read more& CANADA TOO! Come very early or really late to snag a metered parking space otherwise you will end up paying exorbitant prices just to park in someone's yard. LOL! THE SAND SCULPTURES ARE MAGNIFICENT & COLOSSAL IN SIZE. If you love crowds come here during Prime Time. If you hate crowds they've got you covered too. They keep the Sand Sculptures up for a week after the event & they even have it illuminated at night. You will avoid a lot of the crowd & traffic too. This Event is located about an hour's drive from Boston. Every June Hampton Beach in New Hampshire hosts its Masters Sand Sculpture Shindig. Artists from all over the country & Canada & their fans come to see these Stupendous Sand Structures. The Event is held on Ocean Ave between B & C Streets from 8AM-5 PM. In 2021 they also had Free bands playing outdoors for the festivities. 2021 marked the 21st Annual Year for The Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic. Some 200 tons of imported sand is plopped on the beach & the "Grady Bunch" starts pounding up the sponsor site. Greg Grady & The Grady Bunch" built a colossal Demo made out of Sand., There was "Sand, Sun and Fun for 2021" There were 10 World Class Master Sand Sculptors & Over $25,000 in Prizes. There was a HUMONGOUS 100 Ton Sponsor Site that was erected too. There was Judging with Winners including a Peoples Choice Award. They also had T Shirts on sale across from the Seashell Stage at BZ Beach Supply. The 2022 dates for the 22nd Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic are June 16-18, 2022 Saturday evening there will be Fireworks Display as well. This year's event promises to be just as Good as last year! You can read all the details on their website. Then after you're done viewing the Sand Sculptures take a dip in the ocean or set up your own private picnic lunch on the beach. Cross the street & see block after block of the Boardwalk with lots of shops to buy T Shirts, Beach supplies, trinkets & gifts. There are lots of eateries here too with many different types of food offerings. There are Fun Arcades like Playland & Funarama that have Vintage Arcade Machines from the 60's & 70's at prices you won't believe .25 & .50 cent. There's Mitchell's Gift Shop a Classic from 1966. Then there's Blink's Fry Doe another Beach Classic & a real throwback - a Rexall Drug Store with Vintage Signs. They also have a Casino Ballroom that brings in a lot of big name entertainers for concerts. You can spend the entire day & night here & lots of people do. Check out my reviews of Hampton Beach & individual places as well. Mark this on your calendar for this & future years for Lots of Memorable Fun for Free! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

I go to the sandcastle competition every year and it never disappoints!! They get sculptors from…read moreall over (Hawaii, California, Canada and more) and they do an amazing job each year. If you're in town you have to go look at them.