Piggly Wiggly for many years has been dubbed the OG of grocery chains, which isn't totally wrong—but also, not totally right. That honor technically belongs to a different grocery store, which turns 165 years old this month.
With all of Portland's ocean views also comes all of the smells, and let me tell you they can get BRUTAL. Only real Mainer's will cringe when I say fisherman’s bait and these 3 other words.
Bobbles & Lace is one of those shops I'd consistently drive past on a daily basis and say to myself "one day I'll get in there" (we all know that feeling). Well, I finally made it in there and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Look at this:
The best part about Portland, Maine is the diversity of original breweries we have here. We're absolutely a foodie and drink town which makes it possibly a bit easier not to realize some of the best ones have closed down. Did you know Sebago Brewing in Portland is gone?! Here's a few more.
Maine literally looks like vacationland in the summertime and if you do your exploring right, you can find some seriously cool spots in nature not everybody knows about. Here's mine.