BEST NIFTY FIFTIES Fast Eddies, Winthrop Carhops deliver burgers, shakes, fries, and homemade ice cream, but don’t miss the dining room, where James Dean, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Betty Boop preside over a cool collection of 1950s memorabilia. The Wednesday night cruise-in draws vintage vehicles and a crowd. 1308 Route 202. 207-377-5550; fasteddiesdrivein.com BEST INSIDER […]
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BEST VEGETARIAN LUNCH Little Lad’s, Portland Yes, it’s vegan, but with hearty choices that might include mac-and-cheese, chili, or eggplant cacciatore, you won’t miss the meat. The spread always includes soup, salad bar, bread, vegetables, and Entrée. Just $4.99 covers all you can fit on a tray. Still hungry? Load up again for $1. Hint: […]
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Here are Yankee’s picks for the best lodging in Maine for 2012. Did your favorites make the list? BEST LODGING IN MAINE | SEASIDE INN The Tides Beach Club, Kennebunkport Settle into a porch chair or chaise on Goose Rocks Beach. Admittedly, it’s hard to tear yourself away from this meticulously renovated Victorian seaside inn, […]
BEST WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE TRAIl Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Wells The mile-long gravel Carson Trail loops through the reserve, passing tidal creeks, salt pans, and salt marshes, and providing excellent vistas for birdwatching. Interpretive signs explain sights. 321 Port Road (Route 9). 207-646-9226; fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson/ BEST VICTORIANA IMMERSION Victoria Mansion, Portland First-time visitors’ jaws often drop upon […]
BEST SURF-ON-TURF VIEW Cape Arundel Inn, Kennebunkport White-tablecloth dining with a knockout view of crashing surf and the Bush estate at Walker’s Point combines with well-prepared classic fare, such as sauteed seafood medley and pan-seared prime sirloin, make the splurge worthwhile. Entrées from $28. 208 Ocean Ave. 207-967-2125; capearundelinn.com BEST WINE BAR Old Vines Wine […]
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Photographer and longtime contributor Kindra Clineff captured the pristine beauty of the Maine woods and Bold Coast Trail in Cutler, Maine in our May/June 2012 feature “Bold Coast Trail in Maine | A Trail for Bold Walkers.” We’re pleased to share a bonus collection of her images here.
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