I am planning to make a trip with my family to Acadia national park during the Thanksgiving weekend in November. It will be a surprise gift for my family and having just graduated, my budget isn't too high, but I want to do the best I can for them. I am guessing that many of you have been to Acadia and could share some of your experience. We will be 3 adult couples (me/wife, my parents and my brother/wife) and are therefore looking for at least a 3-bedroom cottage. Since it is off-season there due to the winter, I had budgeted $500 for renting the cottage for 3 nights in Bar Harbor or surrounding areas. However, most cottages on homeaway, vrbo etc are at least $1000 for the week and most don't rent for less than a week - many don't rent at all after October. [more inside]
posted by libbrichus on Sep 13, 2012 - 16 answers

Need help planning a vacation in New England/North-East US are in fall. More details inside [more inside]
posted by WizKid on Jul 31, 2012 - 30 answers

Dog friendly places and activities in Portland, ME? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Jun 7, 2012 - 8 answers

I would like to take my family leaf-peeping in Maine in our new car next weekend... [more inside]
posted by Rafaelloello on Oct 2, 2011 - 6 answers

While looking for a week-long rental in Portland, Maine, I'm wondering what locals can tell me about the different neighborhoods that keep popping up - Eastern and Western Promenade areas and downtown. [more inside]
posted by shinyj on Jun 26, 2011 - 14 answers

Going' To A Cabin In Maine For A Week -Filter: So it looks like I'm spending a week in Palermo, ME at a friend's cabin by the lake. What did you wish you did during your rustic cabin adventure? What did you wish you brought? Tips for surviving or enjoying? Fun stuff to see in the area or places or food that can't be missed? Fun things to do with your SO along? We'll have a bike, a car, running water and some limited internet access. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Aug 10, 2010 - 28 answers

VacationFilter: Planning on going for a 4 day road trip to see lighthouses on the coast of Maine. Any suggestions for unique things to do? [more inside]
posted by SharkLangasta on May 24, 2010 - 14 answers

Help us plan our Maine/Atlantic Canada road trip! [more inside]
posted by booksherpa on Apr 11, 2010 - 21 answers

What are some good places to Honeymoon on the east coast? See explanation. [more inside]
posted by kraigory on Dec 24, 2009 - 16 answers

My spouse and I are planning to travel to Portland, Maine for a one-week vacation this summer. Will we have a good time? Is our planned route insane? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 15 answers

Mini Vacation Ideas for a Couple? We've looking for a nice long weekend escape from the city. Something relaxing and serene away from the usual. [more inside]
posted by lwclec072 on Apr 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Obscure New England? I've seen the best, what about the rest? What quirky, "second tier," and out of the way places have I missed? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Apr 4, 2009 - 34 answers

My wife and I want to go somewhere in Maine in July for our anniversary. It'd ideally be relaxing, out of the way, something that feels like... well, Maine. And lobsters! And the coast. Any tips? We're in our early 30s, if that matters.
posted by xmutex on May 14, 2008 - 13 answers

Things-to-do in Portland, Maine? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Nov 8, 2007 - 18 answers

I'll be spending next week with my wife in the midcoast region of Maine. (Just outside of Lewiston-Auburn.) She has family there, so she has spent plenty of time at all of the touristy things around. What off-the-beaten-path things can I suggest for us, within about an hour of Lewiston?
posted by Plutor on Jun 22, 2007 - 33 answers

What should we do on our family vacation to Camden, Maine? [more inside]
posted by TedW on Aug 31, 2006 - 11 answers