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Hello! We’re Meredith & Michael, two southern transplants that have been living in Portland for the past decade with our black lab, Orvis, and writing about our travels on Map & Menu. Recently we had the opportunity to road trip through MidCoast Maine, hopping from one general store to the next while stopping off for a few adventures here and there along the way.
I had the pleasure of capturing Maine’s beauty on a 24-hour trip to Camden, Belfast and Searsport! I documented the Provencher family as they explored all that Maine’s Midcoast had to offer! Follow along below as I recap our trip! The moment I arrived in downtown Belfast, I was charmed…
With a maritime history dating back hundreds of years, postcard-ready villages tucked away along the coastline, and endless back roads to get off the beaten path, MidCoast Maine is a haven for independent explorers. From Brunswick in the south to Searsport in the north, this region of the Pine Tree State is worth a stop on your next weekend adventure.
Though it sits just 10 miles off the mainland, Monhegan Island—whose name comes from an Algonquian word that means “out-to-sea island”—feels light years away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. The island was once known as a prime fishing destination for the native Abenaki tribe, and today this 4.5-square-mile rocky retreat is home to…
We started with a glass of wine at Enoteca Athena, a Greek and Italian inspired restaurant on Maine Street. This warm, cozy atmosphere was inviting and a great way to start the trip. Our next stop was to Frontier for an afternoon snack. The staff was so welcoming…