Last Shot At Summer Before Leaf-Peeping Season – Maine Vacationland
September 16, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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Down By The Sea
When my kids were little before they started school, we always took a vacation in September after Labor Day. The tourist crowds were usually thinner, and the hotel and motel rates rates were lower. We’d usually go to The Cape (Cape Cod), or down to the Virginia shore.
We haven’t done that in many years.
This year, we went to Olgunquit, Maine for a long weekend with our oldest daughter, charming son-in-law, his parents, sister and her family, and our grandkids. The inlaws all came from Vermont, and we came from Connecticut and met in Maine.
It’s been many years since we’ve been to Maine, but have never visited Ogunquit. It was wonderful! Although it rained on Saturday, we still found a lot to do.
We drove up to Kennebunkport in the morning, and stopped and saw the Bush summer residence. Of course there was the obligatory shopping at all the quaint stores in town – and then on to lunch at one of the many seafood restaurants. All specialize in Lobster Roll sandwiches and the famous chowder!
Sunday we spent the morning at the expansive 3-1/2 mile long Ogunquit beach, and then on to breakfast. Later in the morning we walked the 1.10 mile famous Marginal Way which abuts the ocean and ends up in Perkins Cove.
Picturesque Perkins Cove with it’s adorable drawbridge was so much fun with the lobster boats in the harbor, little boutique shops, and plenty of places to eat - seafood again – clams and more lobster and chowder.
We had parked our car in one of the many parking lots, and took the famous Trollies that run throughout town back to the lot. The grandkids really enjoyed that! More shopping for soveniers before we left for home.
It was our final hurrah and a beautiful ending to summer before leaf-peeping season starts in New England.
We all enjoyed our time together and hope to make it a yearly occurance!
For More Information Visit: Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce
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Crystal from Simply Being Mommy on Thu, 17th Sep 2009 11:17 am
It looks just beautiful! I’ve never been up north and I so want to go for all the yummy seafood!
It sounds like y’all had a wonderful time.
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Baby carriers backpacks on Fri, 18th Sep 2009 11:53 am
I’ve always wanted to go to Maine, but my husband doesn’t like the cold. The top picture and the one above the plaque looks like the coast of some places in Hawaii. Maybe someday I’ll get him there.
Moomette's Magnificents on Fri, 18th Sep 2009 5:53 pm
Hi Crystal – It’s beautiful along the coast of Maine – haven’t been to the rest of it, but maybe someday! All kinds of restaurants and fresh seafood!
Moomette's Magnificents on Fri, 18th Sep 2009 5:54 pm
It’s really not cold at this time of year – just as warm as summer, and the water was warm enough to swim – just as warm as Cape Cod!~ maybe about 78 degrees – the warmest water of the year! Definitely recommend New England!
Jayme on Sat, 19th Sep 2009 11:14 am
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!!!
Beautiful pics
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Carrie on Sat, 19th Sep 2009 10:50 pm
I love Maine. We usually go to Bar Harbor, but have stayed in many difference towns. In fact, my parents are there right now! I miss that cool weather and rocky shore. We just got back from the beach in North Carolina. Bliss!
I found your blog through SITS. Hope you’ll stop over and visit, too!
Night Owl Mama from Tricia on Sun, 20th Sep 2009 1:33 am
What an amazing place looks so peaceful
ConnieFoggles on Mon, 21st Sep 2009 12:55 am
Right away I was drawn to “lobster rolls”. There’s a place here in Tampa that sells them. The owner is from Maine. My husband treats me to them once in a while because they’re so expensive. They are so yummy! Glad you’re taking some well deserved time off to enjoy family and to relax.
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Connie on Tue, 10th Nov 2009 10:49 am
I love your pictures they are truely beautiful. I got to your blog from Mombloggers. Will you follow me too? Your blog is great.