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If you have ever talked to me for more than 5 minutes, you know, I’m not the outdoorsy type. It’s a fine place, but I like cities with restaurants, hotels, shops, and people. I admit that when I previously thought of Maine, I never really had much desire to go. Mostly because the people I knew that had been there were those outdoorsy types who went for the nature. But I received an invitation to a friend’s vow renewal, so off to Maine I went. And I found more than just fishing and hiking!
I spent several days in the finger lakes area, staying at Poland Springs Resort. My friends were having their vow renewal ceremony on Crescent Lake. The lake location was beautiful!
Poland Springs
I would like to point out that I stayed at the Presidential Inn and I am pretty sure I was the only person in that massive building for the first night! It felt a little spooky. But it was nice and quiet! The next night it was full.
Portland Maine
After Poland Springs, I stayed in Portland, ME.
I did take a ride on the Maine Narrow Gauge train. The narrow gauge is a 2 ft wide train track that runs 1 1/2 miles up Casco Bay. they have both steam and diesel. They only run the steam engine during certain times. I opted for the first class train car, a very comfortable ride. But they do have an open air car that would be better for taking photos during the ride.
I enjoyed visiting Portland, Maine. Lots of great food and beer! If you like these images and would like to purchase prints or other gifts, visit my Maine gallery!
The Presidential Inn reminds me of a B&B that we stayed in locally when we were house-hunting. I just adore late 1800s architecture. We should have never stopped building beautiful houses like that.
It is a beautiful building!
I have been to Maine exactly one time – for a day trip to Kennebunkport – and we were not impressed. However, this article and your wonderful photographs make me year to return and spend some time exploring. Your opening shot, in black and white, is outstanding.
Thank you, Bill. Portland is great city with lots of great food and things to do. The rural areas are not for me though.
Outdoorsy type here. That said, I do appreciate good urban photography and you provided great examples in this post!
Thank you, Bob!
My wife was born further down east in Southwest Harbor, so I’d only had brief visits when passing thru Portland. Thanks for ahowing why we should spend more time there!
Thank you!
Some great background illustrated by very nice architecture images. Nicely seen and photographed!
Thank you, Steve!