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Maine

catnhatnh

(8,976 posts)

17. Well, I'm from just the other side of the border....

Reply to MaineDem (Original post)

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 11:15 AM

Feb 2012

...and I've led friends and family members on motorcycle rides and photo safaris up the southern coast starting at the Nubble Light and up through Old Orchard Beach to the Cape Elizabeth (Portland Head) Light. Haven't found anyone yet not happy to be in these famous "calender picture" places...

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What must-see in Maine would you recommend to a new visitor to our state? [View all] MaineDem Feb 2012 OP

I'm not a Mainer, but have spent a lot of time in your State. Scuba Feb 2012 #1

Great pics; thanks for sharing. MaineDem Feb 2012 #4

We always take our family there when they visit. MarianJack Feb 2012 #13

I am not a resident, countingbluecars Feb 2012 #2

Another great spot, for sure! n/t MaineDem Feb 2012 #5

Another great spot! MarianJack Feb 2012 #14

As someone who spends a fair amount of time in ME every year, I like the Katahdin MADem Feb 2012 #3

Aroostook is special. I love it up there. MaineDem Feb 2012 #6

I agree--winter is great at Mars Hill, but the other seasons are wonderful, too. MADem Feb 2012 #8

Boothbay Harbor alpizzy Feb 2012 #7

I love Boothbay, too MaineDem Feb 2012 #10

I think that Boothbay.. MarianJack Feb 2012 #15

The giant fiberglass clam in Bangs Beach TlalocW Feb 2012 #9

For the life of me I couldn't remember that MaineDem Feb 2012 #11

Acadia, LL Bean's, and the the "fingers" of the mid-coast - TheCowsCameHome Feb 2012 #12

Freeport can be good on a quiet winter midweek day MaineDem Feb 2012 #23

Hello from Augusta! MarianJack Feb 2012 #16

Is Hattie's Chowder House still open on Water Street? Or the Augusta House of Pancakes on Western? Scuba Feb 2012 #18

AHOP is still there,... MarianJack Feb 2012 #19

My lovely wife just told me... MarianJack Feb 2012 #20

Well, I'm from just the other side of the border.... catnhatnh Feb 2012 #17

Nubble Light at Christmas is just gorgeous MaineDem Feb 2012 #24

In addition to all of the above, I recommend the Calendar Islands off of Portland Gormy Cuss Feb 2012 #21

I can't disagree with any of these. n/t MaineDem Feb 2012 #25

The Bold Coast way Down East - Camden Hills, Baxter, Lily Bay, and Cobscook Bay State Parks jpak Feb 2012 #22

Lily Bay is a favorite of ours MaineDem Feb 2012 #26

I've been to most of the areas that were mentioned. spartan61 Feb 2012 #27

Hike to the top of Mt Battie in Camden high density Feb 2012 #28

Take the bypass MaineDem Feb 2012 #31

Juniper Ridge n/t Po_d Mainiac Feb 2012 #29

LOL! jpak Feb 2012 #30

Acadia, Katahdin, Sugarloaf :-) RBInMaine Feb 2012 #32