In Portland, we decided to stay local as there was plenty to see in the town. We dined at Gilbert's Chowder House, a highly-rated lunch spot (go early to avoid the crowds). Everything on the table was perfect, and we savored Northeast lobster rolls, prepared cold with mayo. Afterward, we enjoyed ice cream at Coastal Creamery, just a few blocks away. ...
Portland was the largest city we went to. The ship docks right next to a visitor center. It's an easily walkable area, but maybe not as accessible for people in wheelchairs due to some cobblestone streets. We walked along the main street parallel to the water. Had hoped to take a trolley tour out to the lighthouses, but they were all booked for the day. We might have booked in advance, but fog is ...
We have friends who live in Portland, so they met us at the pier, and we walked to lunch at Boone's not too far away. Then we did some shopping. Such a great town and it was a great day. ...
This excursion we do not recommend for anyone - it was the Kennebunkport one. All we did was spend 3/4 of the time on the bus listening to our guide say " Here is this, there is that". ...
Again, we rented a car and drove ourselves to spots we had researched that were likely to yield some good foliage. We did see some, but not to the degree we'd hoped. Again, lovely part of the country, and we enjoyed our drive. ...