Maine’s MidCoast region is a stunning fall destination.
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My first visit to the MidCoast region of Maine happened by accident.
Here’s how to plan your visit.
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Prospective diners can only secure a table via a postcard lottery system.
(After three years of trying, I still havent been for a meal.)
and a yogurt danish with carrot puree, yogurt curd, and low-bush blueberries.
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They accept pre-orders 72 hours before pick up, otherwise, plan to get there early.
When I first started to be comfortable enough to travel in 2020, we stayed local.
Our first long drive was to the MidCoast and our first meal wasLong Grain.
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Since then, Ive been back to dining indoors and everything on the menu is always outstanding.
With a predilection for anything mid-century,Recycling Retroin Woolwich is a must-stop for a quick browse.
They stock a wide selection of vintage kitchen items, from percolators to Pyrex.
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(Ive completely decked my home out with work from CDR.)
Morses Sauerkrautin Waldoboro is a German-style delicatessen and grocery featuring goods from across Europe.
This is the perfect stop to stock up on snacks for the drive or even for treats later on.
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Owner Joanna Spinks recently openedFirst Figin Camden, a neighborhood bottle shop and wine bar.
A trip toGlidden Point Oyster Farmis a must for any bivalve enthusiast.
Mount Battieis just minutes North of downtown Camden.
The former ship captains mansion was built in 1834 and transformed into an inn in 1901.
Now, the 36-room boutique property is operated byLark Hotelsand decorated with bright colors and pops of coastal charm.
Located in the heart of downtown Rockland and steps from the harbor,250 Main Hotelis a 26-room pet-friendly boutique hotel.
Small touches like heated bathroom floors and even heated towel racks make this the perfect retreat for chillier evenings.
The Norumbegais a recently refurbished boutique hotel just outside of downtown Camden.
The guest rooms offer private patios, fireplaces, and even a two-story library suite.
