![]() It is home to 50-some colleges and esteemed institutions like Symphony Hall, the Museum of Fine Arts and Faneuil Hall still anchor the city’s hold on music, art and history. Settled in 1630, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the most populous city in New England. Our #1 restaurant suggestions are Duckfat and Eventide Oyster Boston, MA – 61.5 miles If you're a beer aficionado, you must visit some of Portland's best breweries, like Allagash Brewery, Bissell Brothers Brewing Co., Rising Tide Brewing Co. It is a lobster-lover’s paradise, where waterfront industry, a dynamic local art scene and the smell of the sea make for one of the East Coast’s finest north Atlantic escapes. Portland has a bit of a Brooklyn hipster vibe to it and is often buzzed-about for it’s exciting collection of restaurants, bars and breweries. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population. Settled in 1632, Portland is the most populous city in Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. Be sure to visit Plum Island, only 3 miles away for it’s unique beaches and beautiful sunsets. We recommend The Grog for pub food, Michael's Harborside for seafood on its open-air deck, The Poynt for small plates and cocktails and The DECK for casual waterfront dining and drinks. Located on the southern bank of the Merrimack River where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, downtown Newburyport is quaint, picturesque, very walkable and has many top-rated restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. Newburyport, MA – 25.6 milesįirst settled in 1635, Newburyport has a long and rich history. It is the perfect photo opportunity and while there, be sure to grab a bite to eat at Fox’s Lobster House. ![]() If you visit York, you must check the Cape Neddick Light, A.K.A Nubble Lighthouse, one of the most beautiful lighthouses in New England. During summer months, residents and tourists crowd Short Sands Beach as well as Long Sands Beach, more than a mile of sand stretching between York Beach and York Harbor. It is home to three 18-hole golf clubs, four sandy beaches and Mount Agamenticus. York, ME – 15.9 milesįirst settled by Europeans in 1624, York is now a well-known summer resort town. ![]() On the southern tip of the barrier island, Hampton Beach State Park offers swimming, fishing, and campgrounds. Big-name touring bands and comedians perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, and the Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium has biologist-led tours and a touch tank. Hampton, NH – 11.4 milesĮstablished in 1907, Hampton Beach is a popular beach resort known for its lively boardwalk, lined with souvenir shops, pizzerias, ice cream parlors, and arcades. Our top restaurant recommendations are Robert’s Maine Grille for fresh seafood and When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria for gourmet wood-fired pizza, pasta, small plates and beer on tap. The town is a tourist destination known for its many discount retail outlet stores and restaurants. Located on the northern side of the Piscataqua River, across from Portsmouth, NH, it is the home of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (the nation’s oldest continuously serving Navy yard), Badger's Island, the seaside district of Kittery Point and part of the Isles of Shoals. ![]() Settled in 1632, Kittery has the distinction of being the oldest town in Maine. Our top restaurant recommendations include Row 34 for oysters and seafood, Martingale Wharf for its brunch and waterfront seating, Jumping Jay’s Fish Café for refined seafood with creative sauces in a sleek setting, and The Black Trumpet Bistro & Wine Bar, but be sure to make reservations here ahead of time. Similar to Newburyport, it’s the perfect walking town filled with shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Settled in 1623, Portsmouth claims to be the nation’s third-oldest city, sitting near the mouth of the short, wide Piscataqua River dividing New Hampshire and Maine.
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