Boothbay Harbor and New Harbor on the same day?
Jun 15th, 2013, 05:59 AM
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Boothbay Harbor and New Harbor on the same day?
We plan to drive from Kennebunkport to Rockland on a weekday in July. We are stopping in New Harbor to do the puffin watch tour. Should we also plan to stop at Boothbay Harbor on the way, or will that be too much driving for one day? We range in ages from teenagers to senior adults.
Jun 15th, 2013, 07:52 AM
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Don't forget that New Harbor is a good 20 to 30 minute drive down the peninsula, and that the parking for the Hardy boat is another few minutes walk from the dock. I think New Harbor is one of the prettiest spots in Maine. I know Boothbay has its fans but I found it very busy and chock full of souvenir shops and the like.
Jun 15th, 2013, 10:46 AM
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Boothbay isn't a "stop" it's a destination. It's a drive down a very trafficky peninsula (in July) and then a drive back out the very busy peninsula. I'd skip it unless the teens are really into ice cream, the Ice Cream Factory on the wharf is great.
Jun 15th, 2013, 11:50 AM
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That's exactly the kind of information I'm looking for. We have our beloved Blue Bell ice cream at home. It sounds like we can skip Boothbay on our limited time schedule and even save some calories bypassing the Ice Cream Factory. Thanks.
