Located just off the parking lot of Bug Light Park, this large ship-shaped structure recalls what…read morewas here before the area was converted to a harborside park - a sprawling World War II shipyard that was capable of building as many as 13 ships at the same time. Between 1941 and 1945, the South Portland Shipyards built 266 cargo vessels, 236 of which were Liberty Ships, contributing immeasurably to the Allied victory in World War II. When the war ended the Maine Legislature formed the Greater Portland Public Development Commission (GPPDC), which acquired, leased, and managed the Shipyard properties. The Liberty Ship Memorial was conceived as a tribute to the thousands of men and women who worked at the South Portland Shipyards; the seamen who faced the dangers of war on board the Liberty Ships; all of those who served in the war and their families; and the South Portland residents who shared their backyard with a booming shipyard. There are several captions and plaques that detail the history here, how it was a critical part of the war effort and then how it came to be the park. It's an amazing structure that won an "Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Award" from the Waterfront Center, Washington D.C., for this project. [Review 14911 overall, 413 of 2021, number 93 in Maine.]

If you are a bit of a history buff you must check this out. A short boat ride from several…read morelocations. We left from Cook's Lobster House on Bailey's Island. Admiral Peary (aka the North Pole discoverer among many other things) bought this island, years later he built 2 homes and he and his families spent Spring through Fall there every year. Now it's a Maine State Park. Has working player piano custom made to fit his exploration ship (the Roosevelt), captain's chair from his ship as well as a restored duplicate of his desk. Old family gardens and 3 nature trails across the island with spectacular views. Also some rock gouges from the last glacier. He designed much of the house himself, including a library made of local stones, and a unique 3 sided fire place in the living room!

What a gorgeous spot, quiet, great store/restaurant, nice people. Great pizza. Make sure to ask…read morefor fried clams extra crispy.

Don't go here! I…read morelearned about this bridge by watching a Sunday morning show (it's now on youtube) highlighting this bridge and the store close by (store review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/trevett-country-store-trevett?hrid=oku17hRS1AbII9VF_hMjTA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)). Since we were planning a trip to Maine in our future, we moved it up due to the bridge being upgraded by 2020. This is an 86 year old hand-cranked bridge. Some locals refer to it as the Pony Truss. It is one of the few remaining hand-cranked bridges in the United States. However, it will be ungraded later on this year. I thought it was sad and I wanted to share this important piece of history with my son. After all, not everything used to be automatic or just happened with the touch of a button. We learned while staying in Boothbay that the bridge doesn't get very much boat traffic and we'd be lucky to see it...or the operator, Terry F. (full name in articles about the bridge and videos), open the bridge that is. We felt this was an important piece of dying history, so we decided to go anyway...have lunch and wait for it. If nothing else, maybe we could meet her to express how sad we were this change is coming. We've read a few articles about the bridge and Terry F. after we saw the show...and we were excited to at least see this piece of history. Our adventure didn't go as planned that's for sure...what a waste of time! We thought we'd to go to this store to have a lunch, watch the bridge if we could and/or just enjoy the scenery. Or have a meal and maybe shake hands with Terry F. if possible (if we couldn't see the bridge opening) since she seemed to love this bridge and the history of it so much and it's going away. She seemed so nice on the show/video after all and the articles about her are so nice. I got that wrong! What a joke! I made a colossal mistake by going to view this bridge (and have a meal at this store) with my family. Terry F. seemed genuine on the show, so if we couldn't see the bridge open, then maybe we could meet her...we tried both. No boats, so we drove to the other side and waited, kept our distance from her hut since you can't go past a certain point and hoped she'd come out to get her attention. As luck would have it she came out and we spoke to her at a distance...again, since you can't go beyond a certain point. She just yelled at us...she was nasty mean. We didn't even go where we weren't supposed to, we followed the rules. We tried to tell her why we were there...she wouldn't listen. Being horrid gave her pleasure it seemed. She is quite the brusque person...totally different and the exact opposite from the interview on the show. Absolutely nothing like the articles describe either, nor was the experience. The area in general is nothing to write home about, nor send a postcard! It was a wow moment...her rudeness is indescribable. My son got a lesson alright, but not exactly the one I thought...ha! End Note: I did find it sad that the bridge is changing. But after our experience (between the bridge and store), I am happy to see the bridge changing and it's for the absolute best. Perhaps one day soon they can figure out how to make it fully mechanical where a human isn't needed at all. After all, there isn't much boat traffic and seems to be a colossal waste of money to have a person just sitting there most of the time. At least that is all she was doing when we were there...just sitting. Going to the area is a complete waste of time, energy and money and I would not recommend it to anyone. Not to mention this is a perfect example to not always believe what you read, see on TV or the internet.

On July 19th, 1984 the incredibly unique and more than 1,000-foot long latticed Bailey Island…read moreCribstone Bridge - created specifically to withstand the wind and waves of the Atlantic (which can be much harsher in the spaces between islands) - was dedicated as a historic civil engineering landmark (it's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Yes, it's a bridge. But it's unlike any other bridge you'll ever drive across. It comes out of seemingly nowhere on Route 24, feels EXTREMELY narrow and like it sits VERY close to the actual ocean, and is at just enough of a curve to make things feel dramatic if you're driving even a tad too speedily (SO SLOOOOOOOOW DOWN). And I love ALL of that! It also provides sweeping views of Maine as its most quintessential: ocean, pine trees, lobster boats, buoys, etc. Regardless of when you come: winter for the glorious, sparkling whites and silvers; spring/summer for the thousands of shades of green and blue; or autumn for the ever-breathtaking hues of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows... it's beautiful round these parts.

World famous icon. Well worth the trip, and stop. Continue over to Cooks Lobstah house to get a…read morebetter view of the bridge, especially as a full moon is predicted.

This bridge is spectacular. At the top you cannot see the other side..a wild experience!read more

The Dresden/Richmond bridge has An amazing view.if your a person that likes to go fishing I caught…read morea 28inch striped their. I go there to relax and clear my mind after a long day and it's super nice.

The St. Lawrence Arts center is "historic," which is the general term used for very old and grungy…read more While this could be a negative, the experience is saved by one phenomenal, rare feature: drinking is encouraged from your seat. But from the beginning...St. Lawrence was originally a church founded in 1897 on the site of a former ice rink, in the heart of Munjoy Hill. The Front Room is across the street for easy pre-show food/beverages. In 2001, the non profit group Friends of the St. Lawrence re-opened the property as a 110 seat theater. I attended the Nutcracker Burlesque. Mistakenly thinking I was going to a strip club, I downed two strong Manhattan's before. After entering, you immediately encounter the bar, with many affordable options for wine and beer. Unlike Merrill Auditorium or any local theater I've been to, you can bring the drinks to your seat. And I think literally everyone did. I haven't seen such a tipsy, hooting and hollering crowd since Rock of Ages on Broadway. It's a smaller theater and not exceptionally nice, but the lights and sound were great, and you just know the people running it are passionate. There are no assigned seats, so you risk being in proximity to Falmouth soccer moms who won't slide over one seat to make room. Still, there's something charming about this quaint theater, with none of the stuffiness of Merrill. I'll be back.

I love this little Portland venue. I have seen numerous local plays there. Some of the shows have…read morebeen great, some have been.. not so great... BUT, the venue is awesome. It's VERY small. Maybe 200+ seats. You can hear and see from every seat. If you are super excited about seeing an act that is coming there, I strongly recommend getting tickets. Make sure you get there early, as most shows are seat yo self. They have a bar with wine, beer, and snacks. There are also 5 or 6 restaurants in the vicinity that are great for pre-show tapas or appetizers. There is no parking lot, so it's on street parking in the super popular "East End". Give yourself a lot of time for driving around and scoping out a spot.

A Peaceful place to take in the sites and sounds of Richmond, Maine or set in your kayak and go for…read morean adventure! Have fun, relax, walk the dog! Whatever I like this spot!

Quilts gardens and…read morepoets The first Yarmouth library was started around 1890 and located in an old Baptist Church in the center of town. This soon proved to be inadequate but fortunately the town had a wonderful man named Joseph Merrill whose dream was to provide a real library for Yarmouth. He hired the well known Boston architect, A.W. Longfellow, the nephew of the famous poet, to construct a permanent library that the town would be proud of. The stunning new library was dedicated and opened in 1905. The wonderful library was renovated in 1988 and greatly enlarged but it retained the lovely feel and ambiance of the original structure. The library today is a wonderful place. Huge windows and stunning wood staircases with graceful carvings and designs.. A garden area outside was added in 1990 that just adds to the charm. Lots of old libraries in New England have quilts adorning the walls but the Yarmouth Library has some really beautiful ones, including one quilt that tells the history of the town and another that is actually a map. The librarians and people in this library were gracious, helpful and just plain nice. You could tell that they were proud of there library and wanted to share it. A wonderful library to visit and appreciate even if you aren't interested in the books.

Very beautiful building on the outside. Inside is impressive also. Printing was easy: self install…read morewith IP address, and print straight from your own computer. Only 10c/BW copy. Very fast internet, comfy tables, lamps and quiet areas. Staff is tech- savvy and helpful. For an out of towner with choice, go here rather than Freeport.