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New England Coastal Trip ⚓️🦞

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We flew into Boston and rented a car to visit Salem, Bar Harbor, and everywhere inbetween during our late October trip! Here's some of the details!
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Places to Stay

 
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This place had a fantastic outdoor area! Loved the completely updated interior. Clean and comfortable.
The Inn at Rye Place
 
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I wish we had spent more time here! Loved this place and the location was everything!
Essex Street Inn
 
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Perfect place to stay for our quick getaway! Location, parking, and breakfast were great!
Bar Harbor Motel

Eats and Drinks

 
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Love their blueberry beer!
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
 
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Hear me when I say I DO NOT LIKE SEAFOOD, but these lobster rolls were DELISH.
Bite into Maine | Lobster Rolls | Portland | Nationwide ...
 
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Quick and yummy food when visiting in October!
Witchside Tavern
 
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Tons of options for this tea lover!
Jolie Tea Company
 
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Perfect pre-hike fuel!
Graffiti Donuts & Coffee
 
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Joined in on some local conversation at season's end here over some delicious food and drinks!
Thirsty Whale Tavern
 
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Fun little pub to grab dinner and drinks!
The Grog | Restaurant in Newburyport, Massachusetts
 
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Probably the best cannoli I've ever had.
Modern Pastry Shop
 
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Delicious cannoli and several options!
Mike's Pastry

Sights and Light(houses)

Must stop and see lighthouses-- picture perfect opportunites

 
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You must take a hike.. or two.. or three!
Acadia National Park
 
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It's truly a mile out, so pack your good shoes. The terrain is uneven, but they views are cool. Great photo ops!
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
 
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Beautiful views, great photo opportunites, and a great lobster roll food truck!
Portland Head Light
 
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Fun place to see
The Witch House at Salem
 
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Fun place to see
The House of the Seven Gables
 
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Didn't get the chance to go in-- it was packed as we went right around Halloween.
Salem Witch Museum
 
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A cometary where people were murdered under false accusations is always something powerful to witness.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
 
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Also known as Alison's House in Hocus Pocus! This was a fun photo op that took me straught back to my childhood.
Ropes Mansion and Garden
 
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A fun, short hike up the side!
Hike Beehive Loop (U.S. National Park Service)
 
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The best tour guide to see freedom trail sites and eat some of the best pizza in Boston!
Boston Pizza Tours (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)