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casewood123 t1_ixz99lv wrote
I was there in the last week of July, and it sure didn’t look like that.
panadoodle t1_ixz9mvx wrote
I feel the same down here in NYC. It ‘s a totally different vibe without the tourists and commuters. I do love Maine! Btw, is there a web cam one can tune into for a daily dose of calm?
Gonzorvally t1_ixz9v3k wrote
Are there any good places to eat during the off-season?
Metal_Worldly t1_ixz9z5q wrote
I'm not sure but I am confident a quick Google search and their is something out their.
MaryBitchards t1_ixzay8f wrote
That's good to see. Last time I was there, there were two cruise ships in and the town was absolutely overrun. It was unrecognizable.
Sandusky_D0NUT t1_ixzekbo wrote
Yep there's always a few places open especially before the holiday season is over. Then they'll stagger with temporary closings ranging from a week to a month or two depending on the place but there's always some open year round. Hours will be shorter and menus are typically different but places like my favorite in town Mckays did a ton of great holiday specials last year. Finback alehouse is usually a reliable winter dinner, Atlantic and fogtown do great pop ups. There's always plenty to enjoy!
sooooooooyep t1_ixzemxj wrote
Who are you and why are you telling people?
jazzcanary t1_ixzerer wrote
Yay.
PlentyCommission166 t1_ixzfdem wrote
Mostly closed but, like, Hannaford is still open and a couple die hard shops.
Beginning_Key2167 t1_ixzgyzc wrote
My favorite time to go.
PinkLemonade2 t1_ixzonl9 wrote
This channel has a few really good Maine ones
JimBones31 t1_ixzyqtx wrote
I'll be Honeymooning in Bar Harbor in 3 weeks
DidDunMegasploded t1_iy06gl9 wrote
I'll go too, actually. I could use the peace and qui-
...Who are all of you and why are you all standing behind me?
mymaineaccount46 t1_iy06yce wrote
Honestly I found the food in bar harbor almost universally more disappointing than other towns. Eaten a few different places there and would say just go to Ellsworth or Belfast instead.
Industrial_Golem t1_iy08vuk wrote
yeah I might jet up there next slow season. I stayed in old orchard in October. It was nice.
critical_courtney t1_iy0ffas wrote
chants
The greater good…
[deleted] t1_iy0k3ka wrote
I live in Maine, so it’s an easy trip. It’s very odd to be there when it’s empty.
Industrial_Golem t1_iy0q7x0 wrote
i'm down in PA. still not to bad but i need plan it out. I want to go up to Cadillac mountain in Acadia
greeneman05 t1_iy0ss6h wrote
It's now the best time to visit. You can actually drive and find parking.
CptnAlex t1_iy0ueyy wrote
Blue_Eyed_ME t1_iy0usfm wrote
Cadillac on New Year's Eve is a fun time. You get to see the first moment of sunrise in the U.S. on the first day of the New Year. Just dress for very cold weather since you'll need to hike partway up the mountain.
bigdummy53 t1_iy15roq wrote
Sssshhhhhhhh!!!!
capt_jazz t1_iy170rk wrote
The Thirsty Whale, Peeky Toes, and the Barnacle are my in-town off season favs! Note that the barnacle is mostly a bar w/ oysters, not a spot for dinner.
lateja t1_iy1a281 wrote
NYC is just weird now... And not in a good way.
Almost has a bit of a post apocalyptic vibe to it.
Bokchoyboy14 t1_iy1esl8 wrote
I just visited two weeks ago, it was dead but me and my girlfriend appreciated that
Gonzorvally t1_iy1icri wrote
Thank you!
Gonzorvally t1_iy1igz5 wrote
I'll look into those towns... any recommendations ?
Gonzorvally t1_iy1ik00 wrote
Thank you!!
1stepklosr t1_iy1k4cy wrote
I'm just here to second the McKay's recommendation.
Ellykenzie t1_iy1kzh3 wrote
good they can all get!
ratjar19 t1_iy1teud wrote
Thai Sana on the way to Bar Harbor, hidden gem. I like Shinbashi in Ellsworth, but its older brother Green Tea in Bangor (if you’re on the way) is where it’s at.
wearsbluescrubs t1_iy1y147 wrote
Is it mobbed then?
Blue_Eyed_ME t1_iy1yk0j wrote
Not mobbed. The road is closed, so you have to walk the 3 1/2 miles, in the dark, in the cold. I did it about ten years ago and there were about 50 people at the summit.
Dizzyluffy t1_iy23hk5 wrote
Is that the fountain under that green tree-like teepee?
hike_me t1_iy24j9q wrote
There are a decent number of shops that at least stay open through Christmas, and there are always a handful of restaurants open.
hike_me t1_iy24n6t wrote
hike_me t1_iy24xb1 wrote
As someone that lives here, November has been great this year. We had some absolutely awesome weather early in the month. Spent a little time walking around town on the weekends. Enough stuff was open and there were a few people out and about so it kind of felt like a normal town.
Lady-Kat1969 t1_iy26g66 wrote
I love visiting here between November and early May.
Gary_busey_syndrome t1_iy26keo wrote
Peter Trout's is still open and is one of the best spots on the island
mymaineaccount46 t1_iy38iar wrote
If you're looking for something easy fogtown brewing does great pizzas (they have a bar harbor spot as well but I've never been) 86 This in Ellsworth does really good burritos, in Belfast Chases Daily is a great coffee shop with good food options.
battletank1996 t1_iy3ci1k wrote
Ive been to Bar Harbor three times. One of those times I went there last year around this time. The square right by the water was 100% empty. None of the normal tourist restaurants were open. Buy the book shop and the candy store were still open. Hotel rooms were cheap in the area too. If you want a relaxing vacation to see a part of Maine without the tourists? December to February is the time to go to Bar Harbor.
DamnMaineYankee t1_iy3pua7 wrote
Had another fantastic Thanksgiving dinner at Gaylyn’s and the town was empty - luvin’it!
Metal_Worldly t1_ixz04np wrote
People say holidays are the most wonderful time of.the year. I say no tourist is the most wonderful time.