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DAY THREE THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE

8 MEET FOR BRUNCH

Rising early or sleeping in, continue the culinary exploration with farm- fresh food to start your day—and if it includes lobster, all the better! Pair award-winning coffee, spicy Bloody Marys, or craft brews with innovative, locally-sourced cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere (and maybe even an ocean view). [p. 37-40] Choose a path, and make sure its less traveled! Hop a ferry to one of Casco Bay’s harbor islands and bike, hike, or swim and discover hidden coves and forgotten forts. Meander along over 70 miles of Portland Trails, through leafy woods, historic cemeteries, rocky shores, peaceful salt marshes, and quiet city streets. Secret beaches and tiny islands can be reached by kayak or private craft. Sometimes the least expected things to do are the most rewarding, such as tapping into a creative interest at cool art museums on a hot summer day, snow shoeing on golf courses in the winter, kayaking a lazy river on a full-moon night, hiking a mountain when everyone’s swimming at the shore, or hiking to a waterfall in the center of Maine’s largest city. REMEMBER ‘ME’ It’s always fun to shop for souvenirs after experiencing a destination. Sometimes it’s a practical bag made from authentic sails; perhaps a unique craft beer; a funny tee shirt; a favorite team’s cap; or even local designer jewelry, food, or works of art. Whatever the memory, we hope it brings you back to Maine soon. [p. 50-56].

9 GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH

PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MAINE DUCK TOURS; ROBERT WITKOWSKI; MAINE FOODIE TOURS; F UNTOWN SPLASHTOWN USA; THO MPSONS POINT; CFW PHOTOGRAPHY

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