Maine coast trip suggestions?

[tommcgee]

I'm all over New England for work and go to MDI plenty of times and never set foot in Bar Harbor, but I do like to people watch there on summer nights. I have customers and friends on MDI and get there at least half dozen times a year, times the past 35 years. Avoiding crowds is easy even in July and August -- there's a whole lot more to the place than BH. To me, it's often a jumping off point for a Quebec or Nova Scotia ride. I would have moved there 35 years ago but never did figure how to make a living from there.

[beemeup]

I read the earlier posts and I although I like Bar Harbor during the off season, I wouldn't
get near it during the summer months, the traffic is awful. There are a lot of nice rides along
the coastline in Maine that will show you the "real" Maine as was said earlier. Another place that
is well worth going is the mountains in Western Maine, some great riding there.........The Old
Quebec Road from Solon will take you all the way to Quebec or you can peel off in Jackman and
take a ride down "Moose Alley" to Greenville and Moosehead Lake. Route 11 that goes to Fort Kent is
a nice ride too and a ride from Fort Kent down route 1 is really nice too. There are lots of great places
to ride in Maine, although if you've never been to Bar Harbor, it's worth a look and the ride up Cadillac Mountain and the view is really nice. Have a great trip, explore the little places that are off the beaten
path........you won't regret it. Have a safe trip.

[MThelmet]

If you get near Wiscasset, Main, you may want to check out Red's Eats (seafood stand).

I am told that it is a must if in the area.

My wife found the place in Country Living Magazine June 2013 issue. pg 124

We will be making a trip to Maine in July. A little over 9 hours to get there, about 400 miles.

Ride safe and enjoy the ride & life.

[ponch1]

Rt 201 to Canada is a nice ride


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[ralwhite]

Another nice short scenic excursion is taking RT 24 from Brunswick out to Orrs and Bailey Island. At the end of the peninsula there is a nice little gift shop and plenty of rocks to sit on and take in the coastal view..awesome!