Spent the long weekend in Ogunquit, Maine, where I take my family at least once a year. Collectively, I'd say it's our favorite place. Given the season, it's not a traditional beach weekend
per se. Not a ton to report, but we absolutely love the area. This time of year I'd say about half the visitors are octogenarians and Quebeciens. A few quick points:
- The drive out Friday late afternoon/evening is the worst that I can recall. We were pretty much bumper to bumper if not stop-and-go beginning around Springfield almost the entire way to the Maine boarder (though we actually kinda sailed through Worcester which was odd). When we were in San Diego, we noticed (had to I suppose) the mini-traffic signals for letting vehicles onto the highways. They need something like that on the Mass Pike and that Lowell corridor. Too many onramps dumping too many cars onto the highway constantly backing things up;
- Ogunquit was lovely as always. When we go during the shoulder season, we usually stay at the Sparhawk. While the rooms are dated, the landscaping is Disney-quality. Big hit with Mrs. Shrmdougluvr;
- Town is stepping up efforts to maintain the Marginal Way. Its notable and the walk remains breathtaking. With my boys now 8 and 5, i felt comfortable taking them out to explore the rocky outcrops;
- Did a Lobster cruise from Perkins Cove. It's a keepah. Usually try to get out on boat at least once during the long weekend. This cruise is always a hit with the kids and i find the tour guides/captain to be extremely knowledgeable and interesting (not surprisingly). On this trip i learned that Lobsters have some genetic trait that keeps their cells from aging the way pretty much every other living organisms cells do. Essentially they never "age"; and
- Can always get a good meal at the Steakhouse in Wells, if you're willing to wait 80-120 minutes (yeah kindles).
Anyway, I highly recommend to anyone living in New England, or Mid-Atlantic area. Feel free to message me if you want more specific insights.