🦞 Portland, Maine: A Foodie’s Lobster Pilgrimage 🚗🌊

Portland was the first stop on my long weekend trip to Acadia! Here’s my deliciously packed 1-day itinerary: 📅 Trip Overview: Day 0: NYC ✈️ Portland (stay overnight) 🌟 Day 1: Portland lobster adventures → drive 3hrs to Acadia after dinner Day 2: Acadia hiking + Cadillac Mountain sunset + Sand Beach stargazing 🌌 Day 3: Scenic coastal drive → fly home from Bangor ✈️ 🗺️ Portland Highlights: 📍 Portland Head Light (Lighthouse) Nice views, but skippable if short on time. Nearby: Bite into Maine lobster roll ($30-40 🤑)—tasty but pricey! 🚗 Parking Tip: Holiday parking = nightmare! 🅿️ Street parking: ~$2-2.5/hour (2-hour max). Private lots: ~$10/hour. Arrive early + save $$$ for lobster! 🦞 Lobster Boat Tour: Lucky Catch Lobster Tour ($50/person, 1.5 hours) Haul traps, measure lobsters, bait cages 🦞🎣 Fun + educational—great for kids/culture lovers! 🍽️ Foodie Stops: 1️⃣ Luke’s Lobster Portland Pier: Lobster roll + crab roll = double happiness! 🌊 Waterfront views + boats + sea breeze = perfect vibe 🌟 2️⃣ ISF Trading (Uni): Affordable but mediocre—check it off and move on 🎌 3️⃣ Twelve (⚠️ Big Avoid!): “Top 50 US restaurant” my foot! 🙅♀️ Everything was oddly sour + weird combos. Only highlight: Service staff were sweet 😅 (I smiled and pushed plates to my partner). #PortlandMaine #LobsterLover #FoodieTravel #Maine #Acadia #TravelHacks 🦞📸🍟