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Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter: If you are heading to Portland be sure to take some time to explore the Old Port. This part of town is a great collage of bars, specialty shops and great restaurants. You definitely will not want to miss all it has to offer and you can definitely just show up and find something fun to do. If you are looking for a great place to go grab a drink after work head over to the Sea Grille where this up scale restaurant bar caters to a slightly more mature crowd and is filled with good looking people and great drinks. If you are looking for more of a pub atmosphere then Rira’s is the hot spot. The bar is dark and reminiscent of an Irish pub serving the perfect black & tans. If you are looking for some great dinner spots, there are plenty of places to choose from it all depends on what you are in the mood for. If you want the freshest seafood, hit Street & Co., wonderful food and a great atmosphere. Even if you don’t have a plan, anyone of the restaurants, Vignolia, Fore Street, in the Old Port won’t leave you disappointed. After dinner, head over the Chocolate Bar and either enjoy a late night cordial or a delicious dessert. There are plenty of great specialty shops to check out from clothing to jewelry to art there is something for everyone. The Old Port area is also home to some great coffee shops, most have wireless internet service so you can enjoy your cup of joe while surfing the net. Love books? There are some great bookstores ranging from NY Times best sellers to antique books. There are also some great specialty food stores as well as a fun candy shop that you don’t want to miss on your way out of Portland. Spend some time in the Old Port where you will be sure to find plenty to do and more!

Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter: Westbrook has gotten a bad rap over the years and you would be surprised at the things you can find to do in this town. First thing to do now that the weather is getting nicer is to head over to the Westbrook River Trail where you will enjoy a nice 1.5 mile walking path along the Presumpscot River where you can catch some great views of Saccarappa Falls. You can also spend some time enjoying your self at Riverbank Park which is a great picnic spot if you have kids because of the new playground that just went in. In the summer months head over to Warren Pool where you can cool off and enjoy this outdoor community center or in the winter plan on doing some skating at Lincoln Street Skate Park (there is rollerblading in the summer). Westbrook is also home to Acorn Productions which will bring out the thesbian in anyone who is interested in taking acting classes or just wants to enjoy a great local production. Walker Memorial Library has been a part of Westbrook’s history since 1894. The building is small but, architecturally interesting and they have a nice selection of books. Westbrook is also right outside of Portland and Gorham which both offer a whole slew of things for you to see and do! Don’t let the rumors ruin your trip to Westbrook, you will be pleasantly surprised at what you discover!

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Maine and Lobster are synonymous. Whether you live in Maine or are vacationing in Maine, lobster is always something “to do.” Here is an idea for something simple and tasty to do, next time you have the craving for lobster. If you are not in the mood for making a big deal about going out for a long drawn out lobster dinner, cracking the shells and working hard for a couple pieces of lobster meat – consider seeking out the perfect “lobster stew.” Almost every coastal town is loaded with seafood joints and there is no shortage of places to find a lobster dinner. Some of those restaurants are high end dining establishments and some of those places might be a food cart on the side of the road. When seeking out the perfect cup or bowl of lobster stew, it really boils down to one thing – who skimps on the lobster and who doesn’t! The goal is to find the best “bang for your buck” and find a few different places that serve fresh lobster stew that is packed with lobster meat. If you are wondering what constitutes lobster stew, it is pretty simple. Butter, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, paprika, sometimes a touch of dry sherry and big chunks of fresh Maine lobster. So, whether it is a rainy day and you are looking for something to do or it is a nice evening and you don’t feel like going through the process of a big lobster dinner – go in search of the best lobster stew. It’s a fun and tasty thing to do!

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: In cooking, there are two types of lobster, ordinary lobster, and fresh Maine lobster. Maine is one of the few states that bring in the largest income for Lobster harvesting in the Country, and when you try it you will immediately know why it is the best. In fact, it is almost impossible not to not like Maine Lobster. The lobster industry in Maine is so huge that Maine has festivals, parades, contests all about Lobster. If you are looking for a great meal, that will satisfy anyone anywhere anytime, head on over to a nearby restaurant during your stay and pick up some fresh Maine lobster.

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Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring: Maine is a four season state with so much to see and do! No matter what time of year, you are sure to find something going on and something to appeal to every age. Summer brings the warm weather and along with that an opportunity to enjoy great beaches, great picnic spots, hiking, biking and boating. Whether you go to the Western Mountains or the southern coast, Maine has earned the title, Vacationland for good reason. The Fall brings the change of season and Maine’s landscape turns the trees into a blaze of reds, orange and yellows. Maine is known as a haven for leaf peepers and one trip out during the fall is easy to see why. The fall is also the time of year when recreational hunting begins. Many of the summer cabins available for rent during the summer months turn into hunting cabins for fall hunters. Winter brings the snow and big mountain skiing. With ski resorts like Sugarloaf and Sunday River, skiers don’t have far to travel for some of the best skiing in the northeast. In addition to skiing Maine has one of the most extensive snowmobile trails systems in New England. Spring brings warmer temperatures and melting snow. Melting snow leads to water run- off into the rivers resulting in perfect rafting conditions. White water rafters flock to the Forks to ride Magic Falls down through the upper Kennebec River. For thrill seekers, the Penobscot River provides Class V rapids which will take your breath away! Spring is also a great time of year for fishermen, who enjoy the benefits of open water fishing and reap big fish rewards from our lakes, rivers and oceans. Maine is your four season destination for natives and visitors so come out and discover all Maine has to offer!