New England Vacation

[polo1665]

We are spending a couple of days in Norwich, Vermont in the middle of June. After I am done with my business we would like to continue on for another week and explore New England.
Initially I thought that we would head for mid coast Maine, get a place for a week and take day trips. After looking at the internet for a bit I realize that I need some advice. I hate to take a blind stab at it when I know I can get some good advice from the folks here.
Any of you folks have any recommendations for a weeks vacation in New England. Geanie and I would appreciate any advice.

Mark

 

[wdchyd]

Mark,

It all depends on what your vacation tastes are......Mountains?, Lakes?, Ocean?.....Plenty to choose from......What are your preferences..??

My preference is Pittsburg NH for the fishing & hunting.......here's the view from the front steps of the cabin my wife & I rent every year on 1st Conn Lake.....

 

[Thomas]

There's NH White Mts in NH..Mt Washington drive up or by train,about an hour half from sunrise at ocean..also many different tractor dealers..north of NH there's the famous moose alley.
Mid June NH holds one of the oldies motorcycle rallies..extra eye for countless bikes traveling night and day.

Norwich area also know for pollin,just make sure your car window are up.

 

[wdchyd]

..north of NH there's the famous moose alley.

Thomas, You're giving away my secret spot..??....:laughing:......

 

[polo1665]

Sorry, should have been more specific. We are interested in staying on the coast, and are mainly looking to just get away. We are kind of laid back and just would like to see the sights and do quite a bit of walking. Geanie loves the idea of seeing some lighthouses and we would like to take day trips inland.
As far as accommodations go, we would really like to rent a cottage, but $300 to $400/night for 6 nights isn't in the cards. $150 to $200 a night is a better range for us.

Thanks for the advice about the pollen Thomas, we'll be sure to keep the window up:thumbsup:

 

[dave1949]

Sorry, should have been more specific. We are interested in staying on the coast, and are mainly looking to just get away. We are kind of laid back and just would like to see the sights and do quite a bit of walking. Geanie loves the idea of seeing some lighthouses and we would like to take day trips inland.
As far as accommodations go, we would really like to rent a cottage, but $300 to $400/night for 6 nights isn't in the cards. $150 to $200 a night is a better range for us.

Thanks for the advice about the pollen Thomas, we'll be sure to keep the window up:thumbsup:

You can do a lot of nice beach walking in the Old Orchard Beach south to York area. Check out Wells and Ogunquit, both have great walking beaches and lots of hotels to choose from. It's not Mid-coast, but nice. Good food too.

In June, the ocean water is still pretty cold. It only gets up to the high 60's on the best days in August :laughing: The beach walking is still fun and very relaxing.

Dave.

 

[hr3]

Polo.. Google Camden Maine,, you won't be disappointed..

 

[Marty38]

You could drive by where the Old Man in the mountain .. was.. or Bar Harbor Maine ...and go to Acadia National Park. Look at all the gas that was just saved.

 

[Army grunt]

My Infantry company just had a reunion We took a day trip to Bath Ma. it was great.Lots of stuff to do an see.Ship building from years gone by.Enjoy it.
Army Grunt

 

[Thomas]

wdchyd.
"You're giving away my secret spot..??....:laughing:..."

OOPS sorry,but I didn't mention one word about home made strawberry ice cream at Colebrook Diner tho.

 

[Marty38]

I truly miss the days when the North Country was more of a secret and the dam flows more consistant.

 

[Pixguy]

Pristine Squam Lake, NH-
Kennebunkport, ME-
Historic Quincy Market, Fenway Park and Cape Cod, MA-
Newport, RI

Soooo much to see! :thumbsup:

 

[rdln]

honeymooned in Bar Harbor 12 yrs ago.

visited Visit L.L.Bean at Our Freeport, Maine Stores we loved their stuff, until they offshored them.

stayed here Waterfront Cottages in Bar Harbor, Maine - Emery's Cottages on the Shore

ate here Chart Room Restaurant Bar Harbor Maine

climbed this Gorham Mountain Trail Acadia National Park

drank this The Atlantic Brewing Company's Estate Brewery in Bar Harbor, Maine

good times

 

[wdchyd]

wdchyd.
"You're giving away my secret spot..??....:laughing:..."

OOPS sorry,but I didn't mention one word about home made strawberry ice cream at Colebrook Diner tho.

Just checking to see if you're awake.....:laughing:

I don't have any secret spots, but "Homemade ice cream @ Colebrook Diner"..??.....that sounds like a secret......

 

[dave1949]

In the Acadia Mid-Coast area, check out the Owls Head Transportation Museum, never been there but its someplace I'd like to visit: Welcome to the Owls Head Transportation Museum, Celebrating Transportation History for over 34 Years

This is there Special Event for June 18 & 19:

Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars & Antique Aeroplane Show

From the style and color of the 1950s to the raw power of the 1970s, come celebrate America's passion for cool cars. Pre-1991 vehicles are welcome to exhibit too. Vehicle demonstration, Model T rides, biplane rides, family activities and more.


Dave.

 

[RobertN]

I don't know how far it is from where you are talking, but Mystic is really cool. That's N Ct though.

You mentioned the coast, but thought I would mention the area around Killington and Woodstock VT. Been there, very pretty!

 

[polo1665]

In the Acadia Mid-Coast area, check out the Owls Head Transportation Museum, never been there but its someplace I'd like to visit: Welcome to the Owls Head Transportation Museum, Celebrating Transportation History for over 34 Years

This is there Special Event for June 18 & 19:

Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars & Antique Aeroplane Show

From the style and color of the 1950s to the raw power of the 1970s, come celebrate America's passion for cool cars. Pre-1991 vehicles are welcome to exhibit too. Vehicle demonstration, Model T rides, biplane rides, family activities and more.


Dave.

We'll definitely look at fitting it in, Dave. We will be arriving on the 19th so we would probably be missing the special event though.

I don't know how far it is from where you are talking, but Mystic is really cool. That's N Ct though.

You mentioned the coast, but thought I would mention the area around Killington and Woodstock VT. Been there, very pretty!

My initial business is in Norwich VT, so we will definitely be checking out the surrounding area. Look's like a beautiful area.

 

[jpm]

just a point to think about it's a much longer drive than it looks to any where!
just a heads up