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 | | | | | | | Maine is known throughout the world for its spectacular rugged coastline, 3000 jewel-like islands and inviting harbours. Traditional New England towns and quaint coastal villages feature fine restaurants and superb shopping. Maine evokes images of 19th century sea captains, shipbuilding and widows walks. Indeed by the mid 19th century Maine was the sailing and shipbuilding capital of the United States and an international port of call. Monuments of that time can be found up and down the coast; ancient lighthouses whose beacons have been extinguished and stately sea captains mansions, turned bed and breakfast. Popular windjammer cruises still ply the waters “Down East”. Some of the finest sailboats in the world are still crafted here. View our accommodation in Maine. | | | | Maine is also famous for its lighthouses notably Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park on Cape Elizabeth, commissioned by George Washington in 1790 and the oldest in the state. It is one of more than 60 working lighthouses on the coast. Freeport has earned international acclaim as a shopping mecca, whose historic Main Street homes are occupied by an impressive assembly of outlet stores, including Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic and Maine landmark
L.L. Bean.
No mention of Maine is complete without a word on lobster. Marching steadily across the Atlantic’s rocky floor into the waiting traps of local lobstermen, the tasty crustacean is the state’s most noteworthy culinary claim to fame. Clams, shrimp, scallops and mussels are also found in abundance. Maine wild blueberries are not only delicious in summer, but in autumn the leaves on wild blueberry bushes turn northern hillsides into a blaze of crimson glory. | | |  | | | |  | Enquiries and advice | | | Call us on 01582 469771
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