Boothbay Harbor, Maine (2021) - Itinerary

MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 2021

• Drive ~1:30 to Portsmouth, NH

• PORTSMOUTH, NH

  • Popovers from Popovers on the Square (8 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801)

  • Couples Massage @ 2:30 (Thrive Spa 501 Islington St #1c, Portsmouth, NH 03801)

• Drive ~1h to Portland -- arrive ~5 PM

• PORTLAND, ME

  • Duck Fat

    • Fries with dipping sauces

  • The Honey Paw

    • Asian Fusion

  • Rising Tide Brewing Co.

    • https://risingtidebrewing.com/location/tasting-room/

    • Live Music Monday (music 4-7p, closes 8p)

    • Beers, shareable bites, sausages, pizza available

    • Menu highlights: Raspberry Squadron (sour), Zephyr (orange, pear, caramel IPA), Vegan Bratwurst, Warm Pretzels, Pimento Cheese Dip, Honey Lavender Goat Cheese

    • Partnered with Fire & Co. Wood-fired pizza

• Drive ~1:40 to Harborage Inn on the Oceanfront, 75 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

• Check in to hotel: The Harborage Inn

• Sleep in Boothbay

TUESDAY OCTOBER 12, 2021

• Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (9a-5p, $22pp, ~10min drive)

  • 105 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537

  • https://www.mainegardens.org/

  • Guardians of the Seeds Exhibit (trolls! Hike in the woods, ~3 miles, takes up to 3 hours to see all 5 trolls, longer to see all seeds too, general admission covers the experience)

  • The Market (grab-and-go snack options)

• Ocean Point Walk

  • Point Rd, East Boothbay, ME 04544

  • Optional, if time - beautiful walk along rocky ME coast

• Dinner at The Thistle Inn (Tue-Sun 4-9p)

  • 55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

  • https://www.thethistleinn.com/

  • Happy Hour 4-5p in the Dory Pub

• Sleep in Boothbay

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2021

• Drive ~40m to Bath, ME

• Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary Hike (dawn to dusk)

  • 681 Fosters Point Rd, West Bath, ME 04530

  • https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/hamilton-audubon-sanctuary

  • 2.5 mile easy/moderate trail, bring picnic snacks

• Maine Maritime Museum (9:30a-5p, $18pp - included in boat ticket)

  • 243 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530

  • https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/visit/cruises/

  • Historical artifacts & demonstrations related to shipbuilding, sailing & lobstering, plus cruises.

  • Autumn Lights Cruise (2 hrs, $43pp, daily 3:30 PM Oct 4-24)

• Drive ~40m back to Boothbay

• Dinner at Boathouse Bistro (Wed 11:30-8p, closed Tues)

  • 12 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

  • http://www.theboathousebistro.com/

  • 2nd floor patio, 3rd floor deck, water views, MASSIVE menu with whole asian-inspired veg section

• Sleep in Boothbay

THURSDAY OCTOBER 14, 2021

• Check out of hotel: The Harborage Inn @ 11:00 AM

• Drive ~1:40 to Portland

• PORTLAND

  • Walk along Commercial Street

  • The Holy Donut (7a-2p)

    • 177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

    • https://www.theholydonut.com/

    • Handmade Potato Donuts and morning drinks (don’t overeat!)

      • Hot/Iced White Chocolate Pumpkin Mocha

      • Hot Apple Pie Chai

      • Chocolate Sea Salt Donut

      • Pumpkin Spice Donut

      • Maine Apple Cider Donut

      • SAVORY Broccoli Cheddar Donut

  • Portland Head Light @ Fort Williams Park (~15min drive)

    • Free park with rocky shoreline, military ruins, iconic lighthouse

    • Portland Head Light - functioning 1791 lighthouse with museum (CHECK HOURS - may close after Indigenous People’s Day)

    • Goddard Mansion ruins

    • Bite Into Maine (for lunch if needed)

  • Maine Mead Works (mead tastings and for purchase, 11a-8p)

  • Portland Observatory (close to Mead/Silly’s, viewpoint and landmark, now closed for the season)

  • Eventide Oyster Co. (11a-10p)

    • 86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101

    • ​​https://www.eventideoysterco.com/portland#menus-section

  • Gross Confection Bar (Thu-Sun 5-10p)

    • 172 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101

    • https://grossconfectionbar.com/dessert-restaurant-and-bar/

    • FANCY DESSERT FLIGHTS

  • Blyth & Burrow (4-11p)

    • 26 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101

    • https://www.blythandburrows.com/signature-cocktails

    • Interesting cocktails

  • The Chocolate Bar (martinis, desserts, Thu-Sun 4p-12a)

• Drive ~50min to Ogunquit