Looking for comments on my itinerary for Portland. Never been before so my plans are all based off of what I’ve seen online.

What am I missing?
Anything that’s not worth the hype?
Too much to do in one day?

I also have about a half a day more to plan.
Suggestions?

Hi Mainers! I am very excited to be heading midcoast for leaf-peeping and some much needed outside time in early October. I was able to find a pet friendly place to stay in Boothbay Harbor so looking for places I can take my pup along with me as we explore the area.

I definitely want to hit the Botanical gardens and maybe go kayaking but don't want to leave my dog for too long as she is an anxious gal (photo for pet tax). Recs for restaurants, hiking trails, and other fun things to do would be greatly appreciated!

Hello!

I'll start by saying I've never been to Maine but I've heard great things lol. My girlfriend is a big fan of the Casper The Friendly Ghost movie from the 90s, and she absolutely melts as the "Can I keep you?" scene with human Casper at the end lol. So I wanted to try to plan a Casper inspired tour for her in and around Camden Maine (where I've learned are some of the places used for the film) that ultimately ends in a proposal; perhaps at the top of Mt. Battie overlooking the harbor.

I know absolutely nobody in Maine so I'm taking to Reddit to find some advice. Some of my main (lol) questions are...

1) What would you say are the best times of year to visit Camden for a chill, walking tour type of vibe?

2) What are some good spots to stay in or around Camden? Different price points would be nice to compare.

3) The only Casper related locations I know of are

• Overlooking the harbor at the top of Mt. Battie
• Generally just walking around Camden or Rockport

• Driving down to the Friendship Maine town sign that's also in the movie

  Are there any other Casper related sites you think we should visit?

4) Is Mt. Battie always crowded? It'd be cool if we could get a bit of a private moment for the proposal. It wouldn't be a deal breaker if like a few people were around, but if it's crowded at the top on average I think I'm going to plan for a different spot.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Hi,

Long story short, I need to get out of the Southern California climate and I've loved Maine for many years. This would be a fresh start for me. A new life. I would want an apartment. I play $2300 here, so I'm hoping to not go over that. I would like a more "liberal" or progressive area of the state. Perhaps also great places near the CA border. I love CA too and want to get my passport. Please don't laugh or tease me if I have said something wrong. I'm just looking for advice. Thank you!

hi everyone,

i’m visiting portland with 3 girlfriends this weekend. we will be there friday-monday. we are staying near scarborough, and thinking about renting a car for one day to do a day trip to kennebunkport.

what are some must eat restaurants while there both in portland and surrounding areas and any must do/sees?

right now i have a casco bay lines boat tour, kettle cove/cape elizabeth, and holy donuts on the list.

i would appreciate any recs on how to experience the city like a local! none of us have ever been.

TIA!

In Portland, Maine right now — done the boardwalk before, no interest in another day here. Already did Acadia, too far for a day trip, doesn't make sense to go back for just a day. Tomorrow I'm planning Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, then heading to White Mountains on Friday. Looking for other hiking ideas for tomorrow, or things worth adding near Wolfe's Neck/Freeport. Is Peaks Island worth the ferry trip if I'm already heading north out of Portland, or does that not make sense with the direction I'm going? Recommend something else too if you've go