{"id":26405,"date":"2018-07-02T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T09:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=26405"},"modified":"2020-08-20T17:46:44","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T17:46:44","slug":"lobsta-and-lighthouses-the-ultimate-coastal-maine-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/lobsta-and-lighthouses-the-ultimate-coastal-maine-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Lobsta and Lighthouses: The Ultimate Coastal Maine Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips. This article was updated on August 20, 2020.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a fact that will blow your mind: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Maine.d221.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine<\/a> has a longer coastline than California! When you count all of the bays and coves, Maine has 3,478 miles of tidal shoreline, besting California by about 50 miles. With 65 historic lighthouses and, arguably, some of the country\u2019s most scenic fishing harbors, there\u2019s a lot to explore. Whether you\u2019re out for a romantic escape, a solo adventure or a family vacation, we\u2019ve got the ultimate coastal Maine road trip planned for you. You&#8217;ll find the best places to stay, eat and play as we take you along much of the famed Lobster Trail \u2014 so you&#8217;d better pack that bib!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day 1<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Cheap-Flights-To-Boston.d178239.Travel-Guide-Flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fly into Boston<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rent a car<\/a> and make the two-hour drive to <strong>Kennebunkport<\/strong>, where your trip officially begins. Plan plenty of time to mosey along the coast, stopping at key spots for selfies and picnics, and just taking in the slow life of coastal Maine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26513\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26513\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nonantum-Resort-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nonantum-Resort.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nonantum-Resort-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nonantum-Resort-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nonantum-Resort-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nonantum-Resort-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Nonantum Resort<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Stay: <\/strong>Check into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Portland-Hotels-Nonantum-Resort.h2936780.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nonantum Resort<\/strong><\/a>, a New England-style hotel perched on a quiet fishing cove. The resort is divided into sections: the historic Carriage House Inn and the more modern Portside Lodge, featuring balcony rooms looking out over the harbor.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26520 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/maine-lobster-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/maine-lobster.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/maine-lobster-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/maine-lobster-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/maine-lobster-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/maine-lobster-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><strong>Eat:<\/strong> A short walk from the resort, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mabelslobster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mabel\u2019s Lobster Claw<\/strong><\/a>, a cozy restaurant that will make you feel like you\u2019ve stepped into your grandmother\u2019s dining room. Start your trip right by ordering Mabel\u2019s traditional Maine feast featuring New England clam chowder, native steamed clams and a whole Maine lobster.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rise, shine and take the <a href=\"https:\/\/rugosalobstertours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rugosa Lobster Tour<\/strong><\/a> just off the docks of Nonantum Resort. Captain Bob and his mate, Phil, host an incredibly educational two-hour excursion out to the lobster pots. You\u2019ll learn about the history, sustainability and fascinating business of lobster fishing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26517\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26517\" class=\"wp-image-26517 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/portland-head-light-house-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/portland-head-light-house.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/portland-head-light-house-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/portland-head-light-house-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/portland-head-light-house-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/portland-head-light-house-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portland Head Light<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Jump back on the road for the short drive north to Portland<strong>.<\/strong> Stop at <strong>Cape Elizabeth<\/strong> to see Maine\u2019s oldest lighthouse, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/portlandheadlight.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Portland Head Light<\/a><\/strong>. Take advantage of the amazing vistas\u2014perfect for selfies or a nice family portrait.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat:<\/strong> Housed in an old car ferry,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dimillos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">DiMillo&#8217;s On the Water<\/a><\/strong> serves great local seafood with a view out over the harbor and makes for an ideal lunch spot. Continue on to <strong>Freeport<\/strong>, home of L.L. Bean!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cozy and comfortable, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Portland-Hotels-Harraseeket-Inn.h893639.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Harraseeket Inn<\/strong><\/a> is located right on Freeport\u2019s main shopping street. The rooms are spacious (great for families) and many have in-room fireplaces to take the edge off that New England chill. The Inn offers an award-winning brunch and afternoon tea by the fireplace. You won\u2019t need to walk far to reach the <strong>Broad Arrow Tavern<\/strong>; it\u2019s located within the inn. Be sure to order their award-winning lobster stew. After dinner, head out to the patio\u2019s fire pit and enjoy an after-dinner cocktail.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s so much to do in Freeport that you\u2019ll feel pressed for time. Just a short walk from the inn is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onefreeportvillagestation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Freeport Village Station<\/strong><\/a>, home to dozens of outlet stores including top outdoor brands. This is also the home of L.L. Bean, and trust us, you could spend a week just exploring all of the different stores. If the true outdoors are calling, take a hike nearby in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/cgi-bin\/online\/doc\/parksearch\/details.pl?park_id=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wolfe\u2019s Neck Woods State Park<\/strong><\/a> featuring some great waterfront trails.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26518\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26518\" class=\"wp-image-26518 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rockland-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rockland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rockland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rockland-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rockland-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rockland-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockland<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pack up those shopping bags and continue onward to <strong>Rockland<\/strong>. Along the way, stop in <strong>Boothbay Harbor<\/strong>, one of the state\u2019s most popular destinations for whale watching.<\/p>\n<p>In Rockland, experience coastal Maine by water. Board the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephentaber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Taber<\/a><\/strong>, a 150-year-old schooner for a 3- or 4-day trip (yup, you&#8217;ll need to budget enough time for this detour) to discover secret coves and beaches that make up the 4,600 islands off Maine\u2019s coast. The sailing is amazing &#8230; but the gourmet food and wine (often a theme of the cruises) is spectacular!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26512\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26512\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Berry-Manor-Inn-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Berry-Manor-Inn.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Berry-Manor-Inn-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Berry-Manor-Inn-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Berry-Manor-Inn-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Berry-Manor-Inn-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Berry Manor Inn<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Stay:<\/strong> In Rockland, spend the night at the historic<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Camden-Hotels-Berry-Manor-Inn.h24944168.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berry Manor Inn<\/a><\/strong>, a Victorian home built in 1898 that has been restored to all its grandeur. It\u2019s centrally located for exploring the town&#8217;s historic seaport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafemiranda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cafe Miranda<\/strong><\/a> has an extensive menu and the portions are huge; we recommend sharing a few of the more eclectic dishes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visitors are often surprised to find that sleepy little Rockland boasts two renowned cultural institutions: the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farnsworthmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Farnsworth Art Museum<\/a><\/strong>, specializing in American art, and the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cmcanow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Center for Maine Contemporary Art<\/a><\/strong>. There\u2019s also the interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalchildrensmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coastal Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong><\/a> that\u2019s perfect for families. Continue your road trip north to scenic <strong>Bar Harbor<\/strong>, about two hours away.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26515\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26515\" class=\"wp-image-26515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bar-harbor-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bar-harbor.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bar-harbor-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bar-harbor-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bar-harbor-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bar-harbor-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bar Harbor<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Stay:&nbsp;<\/strong>The 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Bar-Harbor-Hotels-Bar-Harbor-Inn.h8241409.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bar Harbor Inn<\/strong><\/a> has so much to offer, you may never want to leave the resort to venture into the village. You can sit by the outdoor pool, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, or while away the afternoon with cocktails at the waterfront restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat:<\/strong> Located just a short walk from the inn in the heart of town, you\u2019ll find the ultra-casual <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sidestreetbarharbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Side Street Cafe<\/a><\/strong>. Sit outdoors on the deck and if you\u2019re not sick of lobster, order the restaurant\u2019s famous lobster mac &#8216;n\u2019 cheese.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26521\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26521\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Acadia-National-Park-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Acadia-National-Park-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Acadia-National-Park-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Acadia-National-Park-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Acadia-National-Park-1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Acadia-National-Park-1-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Beth Graham<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Learn about Maine\u2019s Native American culture at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Abbe Museum <\/a><\/strong>or visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoceanarium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mount Desert Oceanarium<\/strong><\/a>, both great venues for families. Be sure to set aside a few hours to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/acad\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Acadia National Park<\/strong><\/a>, considered the crown jewel of the North Atlantic Coast. Drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain for some of the state\u2019s (and arguably the country\u2019s) most picturesque views.<\/p>\n<p>From here, drive one more hour and fly out of Bangor or retrace your steps to Boston. If time permits, most travelers choose to retrace their steps as there\u2019s just so much to see along the Maine coast. 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