Ready for a break from Minnesota before the weather hits for another long winter? Head to Maine for sunny skies, clear coastal water and the freshest seafood you'll ever taste this side of nowhere. On a recent trip to Stonington, Maine on Deer Island, we found the ten best places to eat and shop.
Number one is Isle au Haut Boat Service . For a bargain ride around the island, with a fun-loving and knowledgable crew, take a couple of hours for their Lobster Fishing Cruise. You will enjoy a leisurely tour of the surrounding islands, see the lighthouse and the famous Stonington granite on Crotch Island (true name), as well get an up front and personal view of a real lobster catch.
Your sternman will haul in the company's own traps, let the kids touch a real, live lobster, and give a really good mini-biology lesson on the behavior, characteristics, and habits of the local lobster everyone will enjoy. This cruise is great because is doesn't require the commitment of a deep-sea fishing cruise (10-12 hours) nor does it cost as much as a sight-seeing cruise around the islands.
Head back to shore and visit the Lobster Co-op to pick up fresh steamed lobster, or order from one of the many restaurants in town that pack up a to-go lunch, like The Fisherman's Friend or The Harbor Cafe. Click here for links and reviews, on the Boyce's Motel page.
The best picnic sites are also the best beaches. Don't miss Sand Beach off of Sand Beach Road, about one and a half miles from town,the Barred Island Preserve, and the Reach Beach near the end of Oak Point. Not sure where to go? Ask Barret Gray at Boyce's Motel for directions.
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