Baby Meets City’s recommendations for a Maine Coastal adventure.
They say when you become a parent, the word “vacation” no longer applies. Travel with children is called a “trip.” And there is something to be said for that. For the most part, our “trip” was not what I would call relaxing. But despite bouts of whiney behavior, motion sickness in the car (and car trouble, by the way), a sea of children’s menus and a lot of late-to-bed nights, we managed to make the most of our time together. I really welcomed the change of scenery, and coastal Maine, which was our ultimate destination, took my breath away with its raw and unencumbered beauty. Not to mention the lobster.
Our first two nights were spent at Point Lookout Vacation Rentals in Northport. Point Lookout operates as a conference center primarily but is also open to individuals and families. We discovered the resort through Preferred Family, which is an excellent resource when researching vacations, as they have properties all over the world that cater to families.
Our two-bedroom cabin was comfortable and roomy, and the property itself has a number of activities available. We took advantage of their soccer field and hiking trails — there’s even a bowling alley! The Copper Pine, Point Lookout’s on-site restaurant, benefits from the property’s own organic farm, which we had a chance to visit. Doesn’t get anymore “local” than that.
We also loved the fire pit that was dropped off at our cabin… perfect for s’mores (turns out our girly girls thought they were too “sticky,” which of course meant more for us). A private beach available to guests is located across the street and the quaint village of Camden is only a 10 minute drive away. All in all, Point Lookout was the perfect location to kick off our trip.
The next night we spent camping in Searsport, Maine, right on the ocean. As campgrounds go, this one was clean, well-managed, and you truly couldn’t beat the view. Great playground, too! And for the record, one night of camping is my limit until I can invest in a more comfortable pad or cot. My poor back…
About the Author: New York City family travel expert Ellen Schmidt of Baby Meets City normally covers the best of New York for families. For this guest post, she was excited to share where you should take your family on a road trip along the coast of Maine.
