You want apples. And cider…read more Maybe some donuts. And a family-friendly space. Or maybe you want blueberries. And a mimosa. Maybe some peaches. And an orchard big enough that you won't be on top of other families. Regardless of what you're looking for, Libby & Sons - year after year named ONE OF THE BEST ORCHARDS IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY (literally, friends) - has everything you could want from a PYO experience. The corts and macs are always crisp and delicious; the blueberry options are lovely whether you want sweet or tart; the juicy donut peaches are unlike anything I've ever had anywhere (#TeamTangO)... in general, the picking is abundant and plentiful year after year after year. And they do a fantastic job daily updating their website with what's in season, out of season, picked out for the season, pricing structure (it makes sense if you know how hard they tried to stay open during the pandemic/the cost of growing quality and environmentally conscious fruits), etc. The views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking. The glazed blueberry donuts are the best blueberry donuts I've ever had from anywhere ever. And the people who work here are absolutely the friendliest human beings on earth and genuinely remember you year after year. They make you feel like a welcome part of their family, and I love that (especially in a more automated, less personalized society). If you ever get the chance to talk to the owner about the science of apples (pomology) or the history and future of their personal agricultural story, you absolutely should. I am a more educated, more loyal customer of theirs now because of it!

Wonderful fall drive to Limerick to Libbys farm for fall festivities…read more They had a live band playing, ballon artist for kids, food trucks and yummy beverage truck with beers, seltzers, mimosas and amazing apple cider wine slushies. Inside they sell the traditional apple farm goodies- caramel apples, popcorn, fruit flavored smoothies,coffees, apple cider slushies (which i had previously only had at cold hollow cider in Vermont), lots of donut flavors including the traditional apple cider but blueberry, pumpkin, chocolate, strawberry/blueberry swirl AND option to add glaze or cinnamon sugar to them and some flavors you could add cream cheese frosting. Mega yum. 1/2 dozen was $8.99 or $2.49 each. They also have cider to bring home and some maple farm goodies. Lots of outdoor seating available, some covered. Parking is free and an overflow lot exists (short walk) or golf cart shuttle available. There are golf cart vehicles that can carry you to the area you want to pick whether apples or blueberries in fall. You can walk as well. They give you the scoop on the varieties, what's running low, and what a few unmarked ones are. I loved that the apple trees were pruned lower and compact so easy to pick. They had a stool if you needed, but we didnt need. We got the smallest bag to fill up 1/2 peck around 5 lbs they said ($15) ours weighed 6 lbs at home. I counted 19 apples...we tried to get a little smaller not mega huge. Not a bad deal. The fall foliage was stunning, the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Dogs are not allowed on the premises.

Absolutely a hidden gem. Make sure to check the Facebook for any updates! They post about if they…read moreare temporarily closed to let berries ripen and when they open back up. Sometimes I skip going to places that only have a Facebook and not a website, but I'm so glad I didn't skip this place! Super simple set up: you park, you pay, you pick! It works on the honor system, and I'm glad this has worked so well and that people are honest. It is $6 per quart, which is a STEAL for blueberries! While we out picking, the farmer came out to the fields to chat and tell us a little bit about the layout. The different colored stakes are for different types of blueberries. They are all delicious!

We had an excellent time at Tavern Way! Picking the blueberries was so fun, and delicious at the…read moresame time. Mark the owner came and greeted us and walked through the 8 different varieties available. For only $6 a basket it's also a great deal. Highly recommend!

Such a beautiful farm to visit. My daughter and I and two granddaughters were welcomed by the owner…read morewho graciously let us spend an afternoon on the grounds. We' were able to have a picnic that we had brought in a very relaxing atmosphere. The girls played on the beautiful swing, walked through the lavender mazes and did some water coloring. The owner took her time with the girls and showed them the process of removing the pedals from the stems. Salt Box Farm had many items for sale. We left with several goodies, including lavender plant homemade lavender, goat soap and were able to have a refreshing glass of lemon lavender water. The owner was able to give us all the attention we needed while spending time with other guest as well.

Lincoln Farm Studio is truly an amazing place! The workshops they offer are so fun! The instructor,…read moreLayne, is incredible and will help you create something truly beautiful that you will be proud to decorate your house with. Not only that, but you leave with the skills to create more pieces on your own. The studio is in an absolutely beautiful setting and a really enjoyed my time there. I recommend everyone try a workshop here it is a great way to spend a day with great people!

It's a History to Me…read more Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society's sole purpose is to preserve the history of Maine thru rotating exhibits that include historical photos and artifacts. The Good: *Free admission to the Longfellow Garden (May - Oct) during normal hours of operation *Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a separate part of the museum, with a separate fee ($18/GA). We didn't do this, so I can't comment if it's worth it. *Admission is reasonable at $12/adults *Reciprocity program with other museums, if you're a member ($25-75/year). *Located in beautiful Downtown Portland The Meh: *Not the world's biggest museum, as you can probably see the whole thing in 1-2hrs, depending on how much you read the placards for each item/display. The Ugly: *Location is in Downtown Portland, which is great, but you'll most likely have to deal with paying for parking at one of the garages. Pro Tip: If the garage DOESN'T advertise their pricing on the outside, then skip it on and move onto the next one that does. Evidently these predatory parking garages are a big thing here in DT Portland. Conclusion: Nice place to visit if you're in Portland and looking for a little culture.

The Maine Historical Society says on their website: "Connecting and documenting the Maine…read moreexperience" and "dedicates itself to making history relevant and accessible" and I could not agree more! We live locally and have been checking out the rotating exhibits over the past 10 or so years-all unique, informative rich, fascinating topics, amazing artifacts. You can look online to see what's going on/get tickets for specified time and can also buy in person there. Easily found on Congress Street in Portland, accessible all one level (no stairs), gift shop excellently curated for the history buffs and admission is affordable. At the time of our visit the 3 smaller exhibits included: "Mainers and their pets", "Maines untold history of Vegetarianism" and "Maine sheet music"- all was well worth the price of admission! This is also the place to tour the historic Wadsworth-Longfellow house. Only downside is parking- they do not have a dedicated parking lot so it's on-street parking. Congress has some, but it's a busy area so we tend to park on surrounding streets in the region from Congress St down to Commercial street side of Congress St and there is also a parking garage nearby. Walkable area location-shops and restaurants also fun to stop in to support local too. Highly recommended- here's to preserving history, learning where we've been to better understand where we are now and where we're headed in the future!

We recently purchased our Christmas tree and a beautiful wreath at Riverside…read more We also purchased a homemade pork pie (IYKYK) and helped ourselves to the free hotdogs and cider. Service was excellent and friendly,and the prices were solid considering the quality. We will definitely be back next winter!!

Just purchased our first Chicken Pot Pie and it was excellent. On our way home from Maine we had to…read morestop and purchase some more items to take with us. They have a wonderful variety of different items to choose from. Everyone was very pleasant as we shopped and checked out. Will certainly be stopping by again on our next trip up to Maine.

Came to this farm for their third year of hosting a Lavender Festival. We secured a ticket that…read moreguaranteed parking and admission for our carload of people. (Some issues with overselling and more people than expected did occur). Thankfully we showed up right around open and after a little while of waiting we got to park and experience the festival and farm. Once you got to the festival you first come across a makers market with a good amount of lavender items but such a huge variety of other goods! They had some extremely talented makers and everyone we chatted with was so friendly. The farm itself was offering a good variety of lavender based beverages and goods. My wife and I grabbed lavender iced coffees. They were okay but I do think the lavender ice tea or lemonade would have been a better option. They also had live music, a sheep shearing presentation that seemed very popular. Besides that stuff they had some pick your own lavender, face painting and other activities for kids, a food truck, and what the farm described as a "Lavyrinth" which was a triple spiral labyrinth of lavender. Cool little maze-like winding path and good for photos. Great weather for a day celebrating lavender and supporting a local farm! According to the information pamphlet we got they started this farm back in 2022 and they have planted over 6k Christmas trees and 1,200 lavender plants as well as kept a flock of sheep. They also mention the Christmas trees aren't available yet but a spot to look into future wise. Beautiful location and would recommend checking out the festival next year.

This collection of art galleries has decreased by one location since our last visit, but still…read moreworthy of an extended visit. We once again started off at the lobby of the Grand Hotel which featured several paintings by Nataya DeSena. We then went up the hill to Shows where enjoyed the work of David Whitlock. The Gallery offers the works of many artists and currently offers an exhibition of those by William B. Hoyt and, as always, the wind sculptures by Lyman Whitaker.

Great experience! Tess was very helpful and knowledgeable, which made the visit both easy and…read moreinformative. The staff was welcoming, and the gallery has a strong range of artwork that appeals to different tastes. An excellent place to check out and discover great artists.