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12-20-2009, 12:42 AM
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Location: Metro Atlanta & Savannah, GA - Corpus Christi, TX
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For those that have noticed, I have already created a similar post but it was in reference to Quebec. I will also be visiting Maine on this trip in early February and would love any advice on where to visit and what to do while I'm there. Especially places like Kennebunkport, Portland and Augusta.
Basically, any help I can get regarding where to eat (I'd love to eat some good Maine lobster while I'm there!), what to see (as far as a brief history of a town), scenic areas (I'd love to see the rocky coast and a lighthouse, but also wanting to see some nice, quaint downtowns), nightlife/bars and things of that sort. (Pretty much what I'm looking for in my Quebec post as well, just thought I should make this one separate)
Also, would U.S. 201 be okay to drive during February to get to Quebec? I Googled it and am aware it is a within a sparsely populated area of Maine and is two-laned for most, if not all the way.
I appreciate any help I can get!  |
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12-20-2009, 12:34 PM
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Location: Atlanta
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I have to mention my favorite in Kennebunkport, Windows on the Water. Best losbter bisque I have ever had anywhere, with a fun/crazy waitstaff that I wanted to take home.
I'm afraid that you are going to run into a lot of places closed for the season, but I have no clue if this restaurant is included in that. Their number is 207 967-3313.
Honorable mention goes to Barnacle Billy's in Perkins Cove (Ogonquit), and the Old Ferry Landing in Portsmouth, NH. Both of which ARE closed for the season, sadly. But if you are ever up there after April, do yourself a favor and check them both out. Outstanding lobster and every other type of seafood at all of these places.
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12-20-2009, 12:42 PM
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Location: Metro Atlanta & Savannah, GA - Corpus Christi, TX
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Thanks John. I'm going to look in to Windows on the Water. I'd love to try that lobster bisque! |
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12-20-2009, 12:46 PM
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Location: Atlanta
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Originally Posted by WanderingImport
Thanks John. I'm going to look in to Windows on the Water. I'd love to try that lobster bisque! |
You are so welcome - I just hope they're open for your visit.
Useless trivia - Babs (Barbara Bush) lunches here almost daily during the summer. The staff told us she's a riot, and likes her martinis very much! |
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12-20-2009, 12:49 PM
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Location: Atlanta
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One other thing I forgot to mention. Get ready to be blown away by how much the locals take lobster for granted. I'm talking even McDonald's has lobster rolls on their menu (great hoagie-style sandwich with lobster salad).
They think of lobster like we think of tuna!
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12-20-2009, 01:49 PM
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Location: Metro Atlanta & Savannah, GA - Corpus Christi, TX
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Originally Posted by johnatl
One other thing I forgot to mention. Get ready to be blown away by how much the locals take lobster for granted. I'm talking even McDonald's has lobster rolls on their menu (great hoagie-style sandwich with lobster salad).
They think of lobster like we think of tuna!
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Wow, that's hilarious!!  |
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12-23-2009, 05:15 PM
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Location: Metro Atlanta & Savannah, GA - Corpus Christi, TX
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Anyone else have any suggestions as to what I can do in Maine?
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12-23-2009, 06:45 PM
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Location: Syracuse IS Central New York.
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Originally Posted by johnatl
One other thing I forgot to mention. Get ready to be blown away by how much the locals take lobster for granted. I'm talking even McDonald's has lobster rolls on their menu (great hoagie-style sandwich with lobster salad).
They think of lobster like we think of tuna!
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But do NOT order the "McLobster" at McDonalds. I repeat and cannot stress enough, do not order this item. Better to go to just about any local place for lobster.
Did you post any of this on the Maine forum? They are pretty helpful there. |
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12-23-2009, 09:08 PM
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Location: Metro Atlanta & Savannah, GA - Corpus Christi, TX
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Originally Posted by Easybreezy
But do NOT order the "McLobster" at McDonalds. I repeat and cannot stress enough, do not order this item. Better to go to just about any local place for lobster.
Did you post any of this on the Maine forum? They are pretty helpful there. |
Thanks for the advice on McLobster. No worries there. I've been successfully "boycotting" McDonalds since the 8th of March 2006. 
I'll have to try posting in the Maine forum as I haven't done that yet. |
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12-24-2009, 11:41 AM
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Location: Atlanta
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Originally Posted by Easybreezy
But do NOT order the "McLobster" at McDonalds. I repeat and cannot stress enough, do not order this item. Better to go to just about any local place for lobster.
Did you post any of this on the Maine forum? They are pretty helpful there. |
Oh, I would never actually EAT one. I was just attempting to show how much lobster is a part of the culture.
I do like lobster rolls, however. From a little local place, though!  |
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