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Originally Posted by Verbalkint
South Portland, ME, has several marinas and lots of restaurants and shopping, all within walking distance. South Portland is a nice little New England city, and has undergone a major revitalization within the past 10-15 years. Like Newport and Provincetown, I also highly recommend South Portland, ME. 
Also on the Maine coast, I've heard good things about Kennebunkport (South of Portland) and Boothbay Harbor (North of Portland), but I have no personal experience with either. You may also want to check out Belfast or Camden (also North of Portland). Quaint little towns. If you're ambitious, you may also want to check out Bar Harbor -- it's way up there in Down East Land, though. |
With all due respect, VK, South Portland? I think you're actually referring to Portland-the Old Port is where you want to go. Try Street & Company, Natasha's or Fore Street Restaurant. South Portland is more of a commercial/retail area (mall, etc.)
When in the NH Seacoast area, stop in Portsmouth, NH (coastal NH/Maine border) and try Pesce Blue-great fish and atmosphere, you won't be dissapointed. Bella Luna is also one of my favorites-cozy and comfortable and always a good meal and service. Up over the Maine border you can stop in Ogunquit and head over to 98 Provence for some of the best French Cuisine you'll get anywhere. Head a bit further north, stop in Kennebunkport and try the Cape Arundel Inn. Portland is not far north of K'port (about 40 min on land by car).
I would make my way to Mount Desert Island off the Miane coast (a ways north of portland) and pull into Bar Harbor. Scenery and Acadia National Park is not to be missed. Put it up high on the list.