Vivian's Guidebook
Outdoors
Swan Island Wildlife Management Area
7 Swan Island LandingA great place all tucked away and awaiting for you to find it! Cool crisp clear waters for swimming on a hot summer day. You can cliff jump, swim in the swimming holes, glide with the current or pan for gold! Dogs welcome
26 locals recommend
Coos Canyon
A great place all tucked away and awaiting for you to find it! Cool crisp clear waters for swimming on a hot summer day. You can cliff jump, swim in the swimming holes, glide with the current or pan for gold! Dogs welcome
This little beach is great for sea glass, shells, sand dollars or just enjoying the sea and what it has to offer. Be aware, there are green head flies and they bite so bring sunscreen with bug repellent in it. Dogs welcome during a certain season and must be leashed. There is a park fee *
130 locals recommend
Reid State Park
375 Seguinland RoadThis little beach is great for sea glass, shells, sand dollars or just enjoying the sea and what it has to offer. Be aware, there are green head flies and they bite so bring sunscreen with bug repellent in it. Dogs welcome during a certain season and must be leashed. There is a park fee *
Food scene
This place has great pizza! The atmosphere is relax where adults can sip on wine, beer, enjoy a meal while listening to local musical artists.
12 locals recommend
The Old Goat
33 Main StThis place has great pizza! The atmosphere is relax where adults can sip on wine, beer, enjoy a meal while listening to local musical artists.
A nice cafe right across the river and Swan Island. Great views and delicious food!
12 locals recommend
Annabella's Bakery & Cafe
2 Main StA nice cafe right across the river and Swan Island. Great views and delicious food!
Looking for a great meal from a local? This little restaurant has some scrumptious fried baskets that are great to snack on while enjoying the Richmond weather in the summers! You can eat in or outdoors.
Two Maine Guys
164 Main StLooking for a great meal from a local? This little restaurant has some scrumptious fried baskets that are great to snack on while enjoying the Richmond weather in the summers! You can eat in or outdoors.
Neighborhoods
As Maine's capitol, it is a great place to explore and possibly meet the governor. Fine restaurants, parks and shopping: Target, Lowe's, Homedepot, Old Navy, Wal-Mart, Day's Jewelers, Chipotle, Panera, Verizon, Olive Garden and more!
20 locals recommend
Augusta
As Maine's capitol, it is a great place to explore and possibly meet the governor. Fine restaurants, parks and shopping: Target, Lowe's, Homedepot, Old Navy, Wal-Mart, Day's Jewelers, Chipotle, Panera, Verizon, Olive Garden and more!
This city brings a lot of culture and great views! Shopping is a must in the downtown area. A plethora of delicious restaurants and great local bands who perform in parks and sidewalks. Cruise ships dock downtown which bring in lots of travelers who bring a spicy array of culture into this great city. Many local handmade shops are a must to shop!
273 locals recommend
Portland
This city brings a lot of culture and great views! Shopping is a must in the downtown area. A plethora of delicious restaurants and great local bands who perform in parks and sidewalks. Cruise ships dock downtown which bring in lots of travelers who bring a spicy array of culture into this great city. Many local handmade shops are a must to shop!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Personal vehicle is the best way to get around
In the bigger cities there is public transportation or you can Uber