These, in this lady's humble opinion, are 5 of the best "hole-in-the-wall" spots in Eastern Maine. And if you know about others I should try, share the details!
There's another spot within the state that boasts beautiful views with plenty to do, where there are less likely to be the crowds and the high prices than other spots.
Homemade hard ice cream, or the perfect swirly soft-serve cone, with sprinkles (or jimmies), everyone has their favorite go-to spot nearby to grab a cone.
Maine has a long history with cryptids -- creatures whose stories have more to do with folklore than science. But, Maine's woods and waters are deep -- deep enough perhaps to hide the existence of some awesomely awful creatures?
It tracks that the powers that "bee" in Bangor would decide to start an annual "Maine Honey Festival", holding the very first one right along the waterfront.
As she explains, it's a little bit of a walk, and kind of hidden (as there's no real sign to tell you where you are,) but it's worth the adventure to get there.
Officials in Penobscot County are hoping someone will come forward with an idea for what to do with the land where the former YMCA in Bangor once stood.
...You are likely witnessing the wake-up routine for something we, here in Maine, affectionately call 'snow fleas' (even though they're not fleas at all.)