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2019 Maine Loop

Markos + Monica's 2nd Road Trip: Maine, New Brunswick, Quebec

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  • 38:04
  • 1,521 mi
  • $112
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Created by Monica - August 23rd 2016

September 15–29, 2019

Over 15 days, we explored the coast of rocky Maine north of Portland, and a sea dotted with islands; set foot on extreme points such as the easternmost and northernmost points of Maine and the easternmost point of the USA where it was first in the country to see the sun rise; discovered the wild beauty of the St. Lawrence River on the way to Quebec City; all without getting stuck on logging roads.

"Arlington, Massachusetts"

Home

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152mi 03h 04m

22 Main St, Wiscasset, ME, US

Sprague's Lobster

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DAY 1, first stop—lobster rolls for lunch!

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8mi 00h 11m

510 Wiscasset Rd, ME, US

Dolphin Mini Golf

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Boothbay. This shady mini golf oasis has a covered bridge housing a shell museum.

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4mi 00h 09m
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"Boothbay Harbor, Maine" Photo Credit: Monica DeSalvo

Boothbay Harbor

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6mi 00h 14m
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"Ocean Point sketching perch, East Boothbay, Maine" Photo Credit: Monica DeSalvo

Ocean Point, East Boothbay

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22mi 00h 35m

2 Elm St, Damariscotta, ME, US

King Eider's Pub And Restaurant

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EVENING 1, dinner in Damariscotta

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4mi 00h 08m
Photo of HawksHouse Bed & Breakfast
4.0

349 State Route 129, Walpole, ME, US

HawksHouse Bed & Breakfast

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NIGHT 1

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4mi 00h 10m
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"Reny's, Damariscotta, Maine"

DAY 2, morning stop + shop at Reny's, Damariscotta. A no-frills REI with $10 flannel shirts.

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21mi 00h 26m
Photo of Old Maine State Prison -Prison Gift Shop
4.5

358 Main St, Thomaston, ME, US

Old Maine State Prison -Prison Gift Shop

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DAY 2, morning stop + shop

The Shawshank Redemption was shot here when it was still the site of the actual prison which is now located in the next town. The shop smells like freshly cut wood, and there is a huge variety of beautifully-crafted wooden products created by prisoners.

We bought a yo-yo and an articulated trivet.

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11mi 00h 21m

315 Island Rd, ME, US

Mcloons Lobster Shack

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DAY 2, lunch

Lori described Mcloons as the quintessential Maine culinary experience, and it was. We got the clams with herb butter as recommended and watched lobsters being pulled out of the sparkling harbor. The location is on Sprucehead Island in South Thomaston. We stayed for a long time, and I sketched.

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8mi 00h 19m
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""Dream Town" by Geoffrey Vollers, Rockland, Maine"

We visited the artist studio of Lori's brother, Geoffrey Vollers in Rockland. We purchased this amazing painting on board after looking at dozens of paintings, sculptures, and stained glass pieces jammed into his space. It was good that we made the effort to do this: Geoffrey passed away 6 weeks later.

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3mi 00h 11m
Photo of Glen Cove Inn And Suites
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866 Commercial St Route 1, ME, US

Glen Cove Inn And Suites

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NIGHTS 2 + 3

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3mi 00h 13m

345 Main St, Rockland, ME, US

Strand Theatre - Rockland, Maine

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The first night in Rockland we saw the documentary "Maiden" at the little theater with a big personality in the center of town.

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5mi 00h 15m
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DAY 3

A short walk to the light at Owls Head let to a rewarding view.

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7mi 00h 21m
Photo of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
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Breakwater, Rockland, ME, US

Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

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A windy 7/8-mile trek on the breakwater jetty brings you to Rockland Light.

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2mi 00h 10m

441 Main St, Rockland, ME, US

Rockland Cafe

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Lunch on Main Street at this old-time diner with signs everywhere.

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0mi 00h 04m

16 Museum St, Rockland, ME, US

Farnsworth Art Museum

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An afternoon delight. Works by all three generations of Wyeths. And the actual Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture. Turns out, Geoffrey Vollers knew him well.

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8mi 00h 19m

1 Main St, Camden, ME, US

Sea Dog Brewing Co

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Dinner in Camden

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1mi 00h 04m
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"Rockport, Maine"

DAY 4

We stopped at the future build site of Patti Delaney and Gary Gilbert's new home in adorable Rockport.

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5mi 01h 57m
Photo of Camden Hills State Park
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280 Belfast Rd, Camden, ME, US

Camden Hills State Park

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Atop Mt. Battie, we had expansive views of Camden and the harbor dotted with islands including Mount Desert Island, our next overnight stay in Acadia.

This is a roadtrip worth repeating. All of the accommodations were perfect for us, and we learned where we would want to spend a little more time -- and perhaps retire! Next time we will make sure to get to Madawaska, and revisit Estcourt Station not in the rain. We loved Maine.