For decades the Lorelei Giant Mermaid has stood at milepost 82 in Islamorada. According to German folklore Lorelei was a vengeful mermaid whose beauty lured sailors to their doom. Lorelei is also the fantastic waterfront seafood restaurant behind the sign that has awesome views, live music, beautiful sunsets and a tiki bar. PARTY ON
The Nine Men’s Misery is a place in Cumberland, a suburb in the northeast corner of Rhode Island, where nine colonists were tortured by Narragansett warriors during the King Philip’s War. The stone memorial was constructed in 1676 and is believed to be the oldest war monument in the United States. The stone pillar’s metal […]
Open to the public, the Pleasant River Hatchery is an annual family trip for many of us who live in Washington County. Learn about Atlantic salmon, the way a hatchery operates, and even see baby salmon! For over 20 years, the Pleasant River Hatchery has incubated salmon or trout eggs with the help of students […]
A small, organic farm that raises animals with a true nod to gentle, loving stewardship. Tide Mill products are found in local grocery stores, and at their small farmstand in Edmonds, Maine. You can find their products like raw milk, kefir, yogurt, fresh meats and cheeses in local stores around the state as well, but […]
Everyone knows that when traveling, the best places to eat are where the locals eat. Sue’s Cobscook Bay Cafe is such a place. If you find yourself in Dennysville, Maine, you have to visit! The food is homemade, fresh, and served with a sassy side of local flair. It’s a fantastic spot for breakfast, with […]
For all the craft and yarn buffs out there, Shirley’s should really be on your string road trip map! It is said that Shirley’s has the largest variety of quality yarns in Downeast Maine, and we believe it! Not just yarns, Shirley’s also carries cake decorations, games, puzzles, toys, baby shower gifts, fudge, jams & […]
Ruth & Wimpy’s Restaurant is the perfect seafood experience for anyone wanting true Maine flavor. Opening for its 34th year in May 2023, check out their big list of lobster dishes: Lobster salad, stew, roll, fondue, chowder, bisque, and scampi. Owners Ruth and Wimpy just may make the best variety of lobster dished on US […]
This is a case of the perfect name for the perfect place to eat. Itty Bitty Diner, right off US Route 1 in Hancock, Maine, is a little restaurant with big flavor. If you are looking for home-cooked goodness and definitely a unique experience, this is the place. With only one cook and one waitress, […]
A beautiful 8 acre preserve that overlooks the Reversing Falls in the Taunton River. Owned by the Frenchman Bay Conservancy, the state of Maine holds a conservation easement on the preserve. This is a gorgeous lunch stop or simply enjoying the beauty of the falls and wildlife. There is an observation deck and picnic tables, […]
Taking Rodney Dangerfield, the bug-eyed tie fidgeting comedian who cracked up audiences for decades with his self-deprecating “no respect” style of rapid fire one liners to Spring Break in Daytona for a week of publicity for his movie “Ladybugs” was a true adventure. Arriving from Los Angeles on the Paramount jet to Daytona, I took […]
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