Maine in late October
Aug 2nd, 2015, 07:41 PM
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Maine in late October
Thinking of flying up to Maine the third week in October. I know this is late but will we still find things to do? Can anyone give suggestions. We will most likely fly into Portland on Saturday am and fly out the next Saturday. Would like to see Acadia for sure. Love lighthouses. Any suggestions? Thanks
Aug 2nd, 2015, 07:45 PM
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Portland is a great little city. I could expand on what we did there if you give some idea of your interests, but basically we ate and drank wonderful things, took the ferry to a nearby island for an afternoon walk, and drove around to look at the coast and lighthouses. I regret that we didn't have time for the art museum, which has a great collection from the sound of it.
Acadia was much too far for us to consider in the short time we had.
Acadia was much too far for us to consider in the short time we had.
Aug 3rd, 2015, 02:14 AM
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Welll, the lighthouses will still be there, and Portland, Brunswick, Wiscasset, Rockland, and Camden will still be enjoyable. The resort towns, south of Portland, are likely to be pretty well shut up.
You will certainly find places to stay and to eat, but they may not be the places you would find to stay and eat during the season.
It will still be daylight savings time so it won't be dark at 4:15, though it may not be light at 7:15, either. The weather is a toss up. It is likely to be chilly and breezy. It may be cold and rainy, but not snowy, and not continuously bad weather. It may be warm.
If you don't own layers (goretex shell and gloves and fleece jacket and hat) LL Bean in Freeport is a fun place to acquire them.
If you come from a place without snow, there is likely to be some in the White Mountains, about an hour west of Portland and, less accessibly, up toward Mt Katahdin.
You will certainly find places to stay and to eat, but they may not be the places you would find to stay and eat during the season.
It will still be daylight savings time so it won't be dark at 4:15, though it may not be light at 7:15, either. The weather is a toss up. It is likely to be chilly and breezy. It may be cold and rainy, but not snowy, and not continuously bad weather. It may be warm.
If you don't own layers (goretex shell and gloves and fleece jacket and hat) LL Bean in Freeport is a fun place to acquire them.
If you come from a place without snow, there is likely to be some in the White Mountains, about an hour west of Portland and, less accessibly, up toward Mt Katahdin.
Aug 3rd, 2015, 02:31 AM
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southern Maine is popular almost year round and Portland is always great but third week of October tends to be not so good weather wise as New England starts to transition into dreary November. Weather could be wonderful but chilly or it could be a week of rain. If you like art, the Farnsworth in Rockland is wonderful plus the Owls Head Transportation Museum is open year round. There's a nice lighthouse nearby you can reach with an easy hike.
Mid-coast Maine is our favorite part of Maine. If you can be flexible you can have a good time. We recently visited the Deer Isle area about an hour south of Acadia which is a very quiet area of Maine. To find out what was going on, I googled for local news and events. Check the major museums such as the Maritime Museum in Bath for events. It looks like the Fishermen's Museum at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is open May thru October.
I would suggest however you change your travel dates, if possible, so you have a full weekend since some events would be weekends only. There's a note on the Casco Bay (Portland) scenic cruises that they only do narration if there is at least 10 passengers.
Mid-coast Maine is our favorite part of Maine. If you can be flexible you can have a good time. We recently visited the Deer Isle area about an hour south of Acadia which is a very quiet area of Maine. To find out what was going on, I googled for local news and events. Check the major museums such as the Maritime Museum in Bath for events. It looks like the Fishermen's Museum at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is open May thru October.
I would suggest however you change your travel dates, if possible, so you have a full weekend since some events would be weekends only. There's a note on the Casco Bay (Portland) scenic cruises that they only do narration if there is at least 10 passengers.
Sep 5th, 2015, 11:12 AM
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The third week of October might be a bit late but we have had such a warm late summer and it is still nice here and will even be hot into the Week after Labor Day. That may mean late foliage as we need cooler nights for the colors to set on the trees. You might be coming at the right time this year for seeing the fall foliage.
As to accommodations, many shore places close for the season by mid October but you should be able to find something. I was in bar harbor in Late October a few years ago, and many accommodations were closed for the season. Just beware your selection may be limited.
Spend some time in Portland. You could take Casco Bay Ferry for a tour of the islands and can get off or not depending upon your wishes. Still nice to tour Casco Bay that way. Portland had a great culinary scene. Check out some info on the net. Nice restaurants and don't miss the lobster, of course.
I love the Camden and Rockland areas as well. Only about a 2 hour drive from Portland and worth the visit. You should be able to drive up Mt. Beattie outside Camden and will have a very nice view of the entire Camden area. Well worth it. Only a small entrance fee. Be sure to go to the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland if you love Andrew Wyeth.
Take a walk on any beach, eat lobster, try clam chowder, take in the Maine vibe....we live in one of most beautiful states. Hope you enjoy.
As to accommodations, many shore places close for the season by mid October but you should be able to find something. I was in bar harbor in Late October a few years ago, and many accommodations were closed for the season. Just beware your selection may be limited.
Spend some time in Portland. You could take Casco Bay Ferry for a tour of the islands and can get off or not depending upon your wishes. Still nice to tour Casco Bay that way. Portland had a great culinary scene. Check out some info on the net. Nice restaurants and don't miss the lobster, of course.
I love the Camden and Rockland areas as well. Only about a 2 hour drive from Portland and worth the visit. You should be able to drive up Mt. Beattie outside Camden and will have a very nice view of the entire Camden area. Well worth it. Only a small entrance fee. Be sure to go to the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland if you love Andrew Wyeth.
Take a walk on any beach, eat lobster, try clam chowder, take in the Maine vibe....we live in one of most beautiful states. Hope you enjoy.
Sep 5th, 2015, 09:50 PM
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