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Visit to Main10/12/2009
  Q: Tom, I am flying in to Portland October 16. I have a workshop in Rockport on Saturday and Sunday. I ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Freeport, Maine is on your way to Rockport and is ...
Lobster Restaurant9/10/2009
  Q: YOu are probably sick of answsering this question, but I still need to ask it. At least every other ...
  A: Maine is a very large state and while I have had lobster in a few restaurants, my wife and I prefer ...
vacation8/19/2009
  Q: My husband and I are considering coming to Main next May, and wondered what we could expect as far ...
  A: Weather in the State of Maine in the month of May tends to be very mixed. It can be in the high ...
Bar Harbor8/10/2009
  Q: I'd like to go to Maine and Nova Scotia this fall on a self guided tour. I would fly into Portland ...
  A: Despite the fact that most of your questions are outside of my area of expertise, I will try to ...
Maine in October7/21/2009
  Q: I am working on bringing my mother to the Bar Harbor area in October. Are there any special events ...
  A: So far as special events in October is concerned, I would contact the Chamber of Commerce in Bar ...
Accommodations in Bar Harbor Area6/14/2009
  Q: We have a week long vacation planned for late July to explore the coast of Maine. We have 4 adults ...
  A: I no longer live close to the area, so I am not up to date on accommodations. May I suggest you ...
Bar Harbour5/19/2009
  Q: I am cruising to Bar Harbour and on to Canada mid June. I've been on HAL website and there are lots ...
  A: The beauty of Acadia National Park is more than worthwhile for taking a tour. I go back one or ...
Weather in May5/18/2009
  Q: We are coming to Northeast Harbor on May 25, and departing for Great Duck Island on May 26. While ...
  A: Oh ye of little faith. According to weather.com the forecast for the afternoon of May 26 is for ...
maine in the end of august4/30/2009
  Q: We're planning to stay near Augusta for a week during the last week of August, but someone ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I was away for a few days on business and forgot to ...
april in maine3/31/2009
  Q: I just read the e-mail from Vicki and it has raised a question from me. You mentioned the shops not ...
  A: Vicki was talking about Bar Harbor and many of the shops there are seasonal, however, some are year ...
lobster and bed & breakfast3/1/2009
  Q: I'm planning on surprising my husband with a weekend trip to Maine for lobster dinner (sentimental ...
  A: Fresh lobster is always available in Maine. Most lobstermen work year round. If price is not a ...
Maina/Acadia in the latter part of November10/6/2008
  Q: It's so nice to find someone who's knowledgable specifically about this! My Husband and I are ...
  A: Maine gets quite cold during November and it is not uncommon to have an occasional snow storm during ...
rental car info bar harbor & driving instructions10/5/2008
  Q: Are there any car rentals available at the port of bar harbor as we'll be arriving on a cruise ship ...
  A: The only rental nearby is Enterprise Rental Car and they operate out of Trenton, ME about 10-15 ...
Maine Trip in November8/15/2008
  Q: My husband and I are planning a trip from CA to Maine this November. Our families order lobsters ...
  A: Forgive me for not answering sooner, but some problems surfaced earlier this week that I had to take ...
Thanksgiving in Maine7/30/2008
  Q: We are planning to spend our family thanksgiving holiday(11/27 - 11/30)in Maine. We'll be coming ...
  A: Please forgive me for not responding earlier. We had a family emergency that kept me away for a few ...
vacation7/15/2008
  Q: My husband and I are planning on meeting in Maine during his two week furlow from overseas. We're ...
  A: January and February is snow season in Maine and is definitely off-peak. Many of the in-season ...
Maine vacation5/30/2008
  Q: I wanted to take my family to Maine for vacation. We have never been there before. The cheapest ...
  A: Acadia is 3.5 to 4.0 hours away from Portland, ME and about 190 miles. Get specific directions at ...
Weather/bugs3/30/2008
  Q: Planning the big family vacation to Bar Harbor for a week. I know New England weather can be ...
  A: Yes, weather can be unpredictable and so can the bugs. I would avoid May, June and early July. ...
Maine in Mid May3/28/2008
  Q: I'm visiting Maine for four days, 21st to 25th May, and was wondering if I'm going to get to see any ...
  A: I would recommend that you consider the following itinerary. Since I am not too familiar with the ...
maine3/20/2008
  Q: we are traveling from Europe in july for a week in Maine and would like to rent a place with ...
  A: I am not an expert on accommodations so I would refer you to various Chambers of Commerce within the ...
Fall colors3/2/2008
  Q: My wife and I would like to combine a lobster tour with viewing fall colors in Maine. We would plan ...
  A: Estimating the peak fall color time is like forecasting weather in New England. 50% of the time ...
Lighthouses of Maine1/28/2008
  Q: Are there any lighthouses in Maine open to the public for lodging?
  A: The only two that I am aware of are Isle de Haut and Pemaquid Point Light. Both have lodging in the ...
Weather and lobster1/28/2008
  Q: What is the weather like in April and May and are there lobster to be had at that time of year?
  A: Spring has a tendency to come late in Maine so I would suggest that May would be a better option and ...
Bar Harbor10/17/2007
  Q: there is a big chance that I will be moving to Bar Harbor in January from Alabama to attend College ...
  A: Bar Harbor is a town of about 5,000 people. This is a huge vacation spot in the summer with Acadia ...
October Activities9/21/2007
  Q: 4-Day drive thru southern Maine for relaxing vacation. Sight-seeing / lobster-tasting / relaxing / ...
  A: I'm not sure how much you want to bite off of Southern Maine, but I would suggest some of the ...
eating lobsters9/21/2007
  Q: we want to fly to maine for a weekend and enjoy some very fresh lobsters and crab cakes. any ideas ...
  A: I don't think you want to come in the winter months. The most enjoyable time to come is pretty much ...
October Vacation8/28/2007
  Q: We're interested in going out to the Bar Harbor area in mid to late October (Oct 18-24). What's ...
  A: I think your dates are late in the season and the weather will probably be chilly. I also think it ...
Which coast?6/29/2007
  Q: Some friends and I are doing a little road trip from Philly up to Maine at the end of July and we're ...
  A: Please excuse the delay in answering your question. I had some serious computer problems that ...
vacation in Maine6/22/2007
  Q: We are leaving Niagara Falls, going up thru Adirondack Mountains, up over the top of Lake Champlain, ...
  A: I would consult with the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce either on-line or by phone about salt water ...
Maine vacation in June6/6/2007
  Q: My husband and I are taking a road trip from Minnesota, up into Canada to Quebec, NS, and then down ...
  A: I don't think going through Daaquam is a good idea. Using Mapquest they keep you in Canada for ...
Maine vacation in June6/1/2007
  Q: My husband and I are taking a road trip from Minnesota, up into Canada to Quebec, NS, and then down ...
  A: I'm not sure I can answer this one until I know your starting point in Quebec. I am not that ...
Maine vacation in June5/31/2007
  Q: My husband and I are taking a road trip from Minnesota, up into Canada to Quebec, NS, and then down ...
  A: I don't anticipate much of a problem with lodging at that time in June. The best whale watching ...
followup question on towms to visit along New England coast and inland to see fall colors5/23/2007
  Q: Tom, I was hoping for suggestions on towms to visit along the New England coast during Sept. 15-22 ...
  A: You only have a week and September could be on the early side for fall colors. You may have to go ...
whale watching in bar harbor5/15/2007
  Q: We will be vacationing in Bar Harbor during Memorial Day weekend and want to take a whale watching ...
  A: The only whale watching tour I know of is the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Their exclusive Whale ...
Bar Harbor Resorts4/30/2007
  Q: Tom - In your opinion, if you had to choose the best resort in Bar Harbor which would it be? I ...
  A: This is really outside of my expertise, because I never stay in Bar Harbor and because I don't live ...
WHY LOBSTER PRICE4/23/2007
  Q: I GO TO BOOTHBAY EVERY YEAR IN JULY, AND LOBSTER ARE ANY WHERE FROM 2.50 TO 8.00 PER LBS. I LIVE IN ...
  A: Lobsters go further away from shore during the winter months and seek the warmth of the Gulf ...
family vacation4/15/2007
  Q: 16 years ago, my husband and I honeymooned in Bar Harbor Maine. Today, our son is 11 and our ...
  A: Your questions did not make several things clear and one is where you want to rent the cottage, ...
lobster season and more3/31/2007
  Q: I'm planning a vacation to Maine and especially Bar Harbor. I can't decide whether or not to come ...
  A: There is really no season for lobster at all in Maine. Except for bad days in the winter months, ...
Southern Maine9/3/2006
  Q: I would have responded sooner but had trouble getting through on yhe Expert site. We have decided ...
  A: I am not familiar with the Ocean's Edge or any places to stay in Camden. Of the two places in Bar ...
Southern Maine8/29/2006
  Q: we're hoping to spend a week on the souther Maine Coast and a week in the Vermont mountains next ...
  A: Unfortunately, I am not an expert on Southern Maine, except in the Bar Harbor area. I am no longer ...
campgrounds/weather8/22/2006
  Q: My wife and I are planning a motorcycle trip to Bar Harbor(Sept.11-Sept?. We will be towing a small ...
  A: Since I no longer live in the area, I suggest you contact the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce for the ...
Maine Attractions8/11/2006
  Q: Besides whale watching, lobster and LL bean what attractions or stops would you recommend for a ...
  A: You didn't indicate where your starting point was, so I will assume it is Boston for the purpose of ...
New England in the Fall8/8/2006
  Q: My wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this August and in the Fall we plan to go ...
  A: Northern New England usually peaks during the first week in October (Middle to northern Vermont, New ...
Cruise Port Car Rental Bar Harbor/Acadia7/17/2006
  Q: Will be in BH wanting to drive the Acadia area and need a rental car October 1, 2006. We will ...
  A: While this question is outside of my expertise, simply because I have never needed a rental car to ...
Vacation in Maine7/13/2006
  Q: Where can one see the best exsisting Fishing Villages or small towns that are not real tourist ...
  A: Nearly all of Maine's coastal towns have some tourist influence and a good many of them have ...
Maine6/4/2006
  Q: I was thinking about the Portland area for relocation. I'm an RN and currently live in Kansas, ...
  A: As I read the information you provided, I believe the Portland area might be a great fit. While it ...
diners5/11/2006
  Q: After a 2:30pm graduation from UMO where if possible is a good close by diner type food/family ...
  A: I assume that UMO is University of Maine in Orono. Since I no longer live in the area, I am not up ...
Bar Harbor, Maine3/9/2006
  Q: My husband and I will be traveling to Bar Harbor Maine Sept.9th-16th of this year. We have never ...
  A: September is a good month to visit Acadia National Park especially after Labor Day. You have made a ...
Bar Harbor/Acadia3/1/2006
  Q: 4 couples visiting Maine and Mass in September. Appreciate info about area and must see sights and ...
  A: September is a good month to visit Acadia National Park especially after Labor Day. The lodging ...
Portland to Bar Harbor2/27/2006
  Q: My family is planning to travel to Nova Scotia this summer, and we were considering Amtrak. We can ...
  A: This is really outside of my expertise, but I will give it a stab anyway. I am going to assume that ...
Where to stay in July and August1/19/2006
  Q: I'm considering a two-month trip to Maine to give my senior dog a break from the hottest summer ...
  A: If expense is not an issue, then almost anywhere along the coast north of Portland, Maine should ...
Is there web cam of Bangor...1/9/2006
  Q: Is there web cam of Bangor I can view?
  A: I am not aware of one. That does not mean one doesn't exist. I just don't know. You might try ...
Maine4/2/2005
  Q: I am doing an alphabet book for my state project on maine and can't find anything for the letters E, ...
  A: I normally don't do homework questions, but I'll give you some hints. E -- Try Eastport, ME; ...
Bar Harbor Accommodations3/25/2005
  Q: ------------------------- Hi Tom - I ended up making reservations at Graycote Inn this afternoon. ...
  A: There is a lot to do and 2.5 days will only give you time to hit the high spots. I am going to ...
Maine in July3/17/2005
  Q: We are planning on a family trip to Southern/Eastern Maine July 22-30ish. We need your help! ...
  A: The end of July is an excellent time to visit Maine. I think the best time is early August so your ...
New England Travel3/14/2005
  Q: My husband and I would like to plan a trip to New England to see the fall colors for about two ...
  A: This is a bit outside my expertise, but I will try to help as best I can. I think Vermont will be ...
Honeymoon in Bar Harbor?1/9/2005
  Q: We will be there the week of Aug. 22nd for about a week. If you have more specifics that would be ...
  A: August is my favorite month to visit Acadia National Park. It should be wonderful. I presume you ...
Honeymoon in Bar Harbor?1/9/2005
  Q: Tom, I am currently living in Afghanistan and then will be returning to Minnesota. Right now I am ...
  A: Depending upon when your honeymoon is planned, Bar Harbor can be very nice. The best times are ...
lobster7/7/2004
  Q: want to travel from n.w. Pa. to the best lobster in Maine,help
  A: To the best of my knowledge, there has never been a contest to determine where the best lobsters in ...
i'm planning my vacation for...3/9/2003
  Q: i'm planning my vacation for end of May. in your opinion what is the thing to do in Maine, that is ...
  A: If my answer seemed vague, it was becasuse I was having trouble trying to decide what things would ...
Skyland Mansion11/7/2002
  Q: I had aMartha Stewart has a little "Maine retreat" where she may very likely be cooking turkey this ...
  A: While I first answered that it was outside my expertise, I do have a suggestion. Try contacting a ...
Bangor, Maine8/5/2002
  Q: What are the major employment industries / employers in Bangor? Thank you, Hope
  A: To the best of my knowledge, there is no predominent industry in Bangor other than the fact that it ...
Portland,Bar Harbor,Acadia Nat'l Park7/16/2002
  Q: My husband and I will be first timers in Portland and Bar Harbor this month- 3 days in each ...
  A: First, let me apologize for the delay in answering your question. I forgot to tell All-Experts I ...
Coastal area4/16/2002
  Q: Will be traveling up coast from Florida the first part of August. Would like info on 'must see' ...
  A: I am not much of an expert on other parts of Maine. Most people would tell you to spend a day in ...
Maine Vacation12/28/2001
  Q: I plan to take a vacation this summer touring the New England states. Bar Harbor ME will be my turn ...
  A: No visit to the Bar Harbor area is complete without taking in Acadia National Park. It is one of ...
places to see / where to eat (Bangor-B.H.)8/3/2001
  Q: First of all, THANKS for being an AllExperts volunteer! This website is really making a difference ...
  A: Bangor -- Fine dining -- Pilot's Grill Casual dining -- Captain Nick's Bar ...
Maine/Bar Harbor5/26/2001
  Q: Coming to Bar Harbor in July or Sept/can you tell me what would be good place to stay/3 adults/2 ...
  A: Given a choice of July or September, I would choose September for two reasons. One, the rates ...
Acadia B&B's Lodging5/26/2001
  Q: Have been coming to New England for the fall foilage with girlfriend the last 3 years and we are ...
  A: Bar Harbor gets a little cold in October but you will certainly benefit from off season rates. I am ...
Weather etc. in Bar Harbor5/20/2001
  Q: we will be visiting Bar Harbor on June 13th on cruise ship, which will have been in Halifax on the ...
  A: Maine can get cold in the evening especially along the coast because the water temperature is ...
We are planning a trip to...3/21/2001
  Q: We are planning a trip to Maine mid July. We have two small children (7 & 4). Most people tell us to ...
  A: If the beach is the primary focus of your time, Old Orchard might be more satisfactory. Acadia has ...
Bar Harbor High-Speed Boat3/18/2001
  Q: My husband and I plan a trip to Maine end of June. Phase I is renting a car and taking Prince of ...
  A: There certainly is a ferry to Bar Harbor from Nova Scotia called The Cat. The website is ...
camping1/13/2001
  Q: Two of my friends and myself are going on a 5 day canoe trip on the St. John river in late summer. ...
  A: Your three part question has thrown me for a loop because for once in my life, I really don't have a ...
Friend Visiting9/13/2000
  Q: My friend is visiting in Canada on a Tourist Visa and wants to visit me in my cottage at old ...
  A: I do not know the answer to your question, because I do not know what country your friend is from ...
travel in Maine8/26/2000
  Q: We are seniors who would like to visit Acadia, Bar Harbor, etc. Would like some nice Bed and ...
  A: Quite honestly, I am not up on the Bed and Breakfasts in the area but I am sure there are several ...
Vacation in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park area5/11/2000
  Q: I am interested in spending vacation time in the Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park area. I would ...
  A: Acadia National Park is a wonderful place to visit and you can see the highlights in two or three ...
Moosehead Lake. Maine3/30/2000
  Q: s about Moosehead Lake?I am takeing my familey up for first time. I am 37 and happyly marred with ...
  A: I am sorry it took so long to answer you, but I am not well versed on obtaining maps. I did do some ...

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