My family recently headed to Portland mainly to see Tegan and Sara, two sisters from Canada, who played an amazing show at the State Theater. Beyond the fun of a rocking, live show, we packed in all the things that we love about southern Maine.
Scarborough Beach State Park
The warmest, sandiest, waviest beach in Maine (which isn't saying much since freezing water, rocks, and no surf are the norm at Maine's beaches)! The day we were there, the surf was the wildest I've seen, so there was lots of being tumbled around by waves.
Two Lights Lobster Shack
If you have time to brave the lines (don't arrive at 6:00 on the weekend), the location cannot be beat. Although you can buy cheaper seafood elsewhere, the combination of eating on picnic tables, watching the waves crash on the rocks, hearing the fog horn, enjoying delicious food make this place a winner in our opinion. Also, BYOB and great with kids since you order at the window and play until the food arrives.
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| The line forms early and stays long! |
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| But the view makes the wait worthwhile |
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| Best fried clams -- just try not to eat too many! |
Back Cove
Liam and I ran this flat, scenic route the morning after the concert. Loved the salty smells, friendly runners, and 3.5 mile loop.
Scratch Baking Company
I first had one of these bagels at a friend of a friend's house after a race in Portland. She called them "crack bagels," and let me just say she is right. I don't even like bagels but these are sublime. So, go early, since they sell out, but post-run, that was one amazing bagel!
We're always saying, "Why don't we live in Portland?" This mini-vacation made us love the city and area even more -- some of the best of summer in Maine!
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