Off the beaten track..... Old Orchard Beach. It is an amusement park throwback to, looks like the 1940's. And its right on the ocean.

Maybe more, later.

Off the beaten track is exactly the kind of thing I like.

I've got my trusty road atlas here and will look it up.

Marginal Way walk at Ogonquit.

About 2 mile walk with a spectacular view at every turn of the path.

Ogonquit lobster pound. …, choose your own lobster.

Acadia National Park.


Before you get to Maine, Portsmouth NH harbor cruise.

It's a broad beach which connects to an islet during low tide. Lots of tidal pools and room to spread out. It's a unique experience.

One thing about Maine geography is that the coastline is a series of long rocky outcrops. So, unlike places where you can essentially drive along the coast from town to town, you do have to make some decisions about which coastal areas to visit.

If you really don't like crowds, skip Commercial St. in Portland.

Now I'm curious about Commercial St.!

Starbucks, The Gap and so forth.

Thanks for the heads up.

My knowledge of Maine is not great. I've heard of Mount Katahdin and a few other places.

I know there's moose and bear.

They are both beautiful towns on the ocean. Portland is a very cool city...lots of great restaurants and the Portland Head Light Lighthouse and Museum is really beautiful. I would avoid Old Orchard Beach.

Thanks!