It's become impossible to ignore that spring is upon us. I've started to shift my planning towards summer. I'm looking for ideas for summer weekend getaways. Let's hear your suggestions for destinations, and especially places to stay. Obviously I'm looking for the best of both worlds: location and affordability.
Here is my current line of thinking...
The Cape: only if someone knows of a surprisingly affordable beachfront / downtown location. Other than that I don't see the point. I can just day trip the beach from home. I'm planning one beach-front weekend in June, and a few camping trips mid-summer.
Saco River: I'll have 2-3 of these weekends. Probably one weekend in the North Conway section, and one in Fryeburg. Park the car on Friday night and drive home Sunday.
Fryeburg Fair: of course this will happen. best fair in New England, by far.
Vermont: I don't know of any compelling reasons to go anywhere in Vermont. I can't think of a single thing that Vermont offers that I can find better elsewhere in New England.
Booze cruise: I'm thinking about a Saturday night booze cruise from Portsmouth followed by bar hopping downtown. They are a lot of fun.
Mid-Coast Maine: Anybody have any suggestions on where to stay? What is there to do? My wife wants to visit the botanical gardens in Boothbay, but I'm not keen on the idea. Sure, it's a super cute region to grab lunch but is it worth the trip?
Acadia: I'm thinking about along weekend in Bar Harbor. You need a long weekend to justify this drive.
Baxter State Park / Millinocket: Maybe a Labor Day camping trip? Anybody have any suggestions?
Newport: I'll probably just day trip some Saturday to get lunch for a change of scenery. Is there any reason to stay the night?
Dark Horse: I'm going to Arkansas for an extended Memorial Day weekend. Seriously. Flying into Little Rock on Thursday and back on Monday. I have a friend in the area and need to check this state off my list. I doubt I'll ever again get the excuse to visit.
Let's hear your ideas. Where is a good place to visit?
Here is my current line of thinking...
The Cape: only if someone knows of a surprisingly affordable beachfront / downtown location. Other than that I don't see the point. I can just day trip the beach from home. I'm planning one beach-front weekend in June, and a few camping trips mid-summer.
Saco River: I'll have 2-3 of these weekends. Probably one weekend in the North Conway section, and one in Fryeburg. Park the car on Friday night and drive home Sunday.
Fryeburg Fair: of course this will happen. best fair in New England, by far.
Vermont: I don't know of any compelling reasons to go anywhere in Vermont. I can't think of a single thing that Vermont offers that I can find better elsewhere in New England.
Booze cruise: I'm thinking about a Saturday night booze cruise from Portsmouth followed by bar hopping downtown. They are a lot of fun.
Mid-Coast Maine: Anybody have any suggestions on where to stay? What is there to do? My wife wants to visit the botanical gardens in Boothbay, but I'm not keen on the idea. Sure, it's a super cute region to grab lunch but is it worth the trip?
Acadia: I'm thinking about along weekend in Bar Harbor. You need a long weekend to justify this drive.
Baxter State Park / Millinocket: Maybe a Labor Day camping trip? Anybody have any suggestions?
Newport: I'll probably just day trip some Saturday to get lunch for a change of scenery. Is there any reason to stay the night?
Dark Horse: I'm going to Arkansas for an extended Memorial Day weekend. Seriously. Flying into Little Rock on Thursday and back on Monday. I have a friend in the area and need to check this state off my list. I doubt I'll ever again get the excuse to visit.
Let's hear your ideas. Where is a good place to visit?