We've just returned from spending a long weekend in New England, visiting friends and exploring Boston and parts of Maine. I had never been to Maine before, and now I can’t believe I waited this long to go. It was such a treat. The scenery, the food, and the charm were even better than I imagined.
A Quick Stop in Boston
Our friends live in Boston, and since we’ve visited them several times, we didn’t do too much sightseeing this trip. Instead, we spent an afternoon celebrating a friend’s birthday (the best man in our wedding!), shopping around Seaport, and having lunch at Row 34. Definitely order the lobster roll if you go. I later realized I had also been to the Row 34 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which is just as good.
The shopping in Seaport was nice. They had so many big-name brands, so it was fun to pop in and out. It was my first time in a Sezane and I wanted everything!
After lunch, we grabbed rooftop drinks to enjoy the crisp fall air. The weather was cool, sunny, and finally coat weather. I also stopped into Sweetish, the cutest little candy shop in Seaport, for a few treats... I couldn’t resist!
Mug from Copper Candle!
Clam Shack lunch! I liked the lobster roll- the clam strip roll wasn't my fave.
A Day Trip to Kennebunkport, Maine
From Boston, we drove up to Kennebunkport for the day, and it was just as charming as everyone says. The weather remained beautiful, with clear skies and a crisp fall breeze. We majorly lucked out with the weather on this trip!
We had lunch at The Clam Shack, a casual seafood spot right in town, and it did not disappoint. It was exactly the kind of restaurant I had pictured going to in Maine! Afterward, we wandered through the local shops. I loved seeing all of the mums and pumpkins on display. My husband ordered a hot brown sugar cinnamon latte from a nearby café, Dock Square, and it was surprisingly delicious. I usually prefer plain coffee, but this one was better than any pumpkin spice latte, that's for sure. Such a treat that I'm still thinking about.
Many of you asked where I got the mug I shared in my stories. Isn't it adorable? It was from The Copper Candle, and we also picked up an ornament, a tradition to mark our New England trip!
What I Wore:
Spicy tuna cirspy rice from 1901!
Boothbay Harbor
After exploring Kennebunkport, we continued north toward Boothbay Harbor, making a quick stop at Pinkham’s Market to pick up some provisions for our Airbnb.
Our Airbnb had the most beautiful deck overlooking the harbor. We put together a quick cheese plate, poured a glass of wine, and watched the sunset. It was definitely a highlight of the trip! If you ever visit Pinkham's, be sure to try the smoked salmon dip!
That evening, we had dinner at Whale’s Tale, a cozy spot right below our Airbnb. Boothbay Harbor was a small, walkable, and charming town.
We popped over to Red Cup Coffee for some fuel before our morning adventure. They had great coffee and a pretty good breakfast sandwich!
We enjoyed visiting the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens! The gardens were stunning and beautifully maintained. The dahlias were in full bloom and incredibly vibrant.
The clam chowder at Boathouse Bistro was delicious, and I paired it with an Aperol Spritz, which turned out to be an odd but great afternoon snack.
We had a wonderful sushi dinner at Harborside 1901. Ice cream at Downeast Ice Cream was such a fun end-of-night stop!
We closed out Boothbay with a breakfast stop at Blue Moon Cafe. It almost felt like you could have dropped it right in Stars Hollow. A diner with a gorgeous view! Do not miss out on the blueberry pancakes. They were drool-worthy and their coffee was great, too!
The Topsfield Fair
On our way back to Boston, we stopped at the Topsfield Fair, which is the oldest continuously running fair in the country. I’m not much of a fair person, but this one is worth a visit. It’s large, lively, and filled with great food trucks and local vendors. We had been there once before with our friends, so I knew what to expect. However, we went on an exceptionally crowded day, and we didn't last long.
Overall, it was a wonderful long weekend filled with great food, beautiful scenery, and time spent with friends. Our friend is a trip planner extraordinaire, so he planned out the whole thing! Maine completely won me over, and I’m already scheming up my next visit. I’d love to see Camden, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park in the future!
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