I wrote a whole long review, but deleted it in favour of the following few simple lines: When you're sitting inside the Seagull Shop sipping a warm bowl of soup with huge chunks of lobster in it on a blustery day while the waves pound against the rocks and the wind howls around, you can almost imagine that you see... more

Recently, I read this in a review about Maine, on Tripadvisor, after I returned from there. : "All of the so called scenic areas are cookie cutter tourist traps. Each one has the same LL Beanish look. Lots of roadside lobster pounds, and maple syrup sales. I am sorry, but the experience was less than the hype. Every town had... more

If it's the fury of the Atlantic Ocean you're looking for, this is the place to go. Drive about 20 minutes all the way down Route 130 from Damariscotta/Newcastle to Bristol. Notice how the trees get shorter as you reach the end of the peninsula between Johns Bay and Muscongus Bay. Near the tip, on the left is the Seagull... more

We recently returned from a week long stay in Maine and this was one of my favorite stops. The photo ops are endless and it's a great place to explore with the kids. Plenty of rocks to climb and tidepools to snoop in. Just be careful not to go out to far since the rocks can be slippery. The gift... more

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is a must for Lighthouse Fans! It is a beautiful lighthouse that is situated on sloping granite rocks that look like petrified wood. The lighthouse has some of the hardest hitting waves I have seen, and has been known to knock people out to sea. There is a really great gift shop and a small restaurant with... more

Per vedere il faro si pagano 2 dollari a persona. Peccato che poi per salire la semplice scala a chiocciola... more