πΎπ¦ Portland, Maine is SO Dog-Friendly! π«π
This Independence Day, we finally took our two dogs on a road trip weβd been planning forever! ππ¨ Route: New Jersey β‘οΈ Portland β‘οΈ Acadia 4 days, 3 nights ποΈ To avoid traffic, we left JC at 7:30 AM and arrived at our hotel in Portland around 1 PM. π¨ Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port Very pet-friendly! πΎ $75 pet fee per night β includes dog treats! The room was spacious with a sofa and a big window so the pups could enjoy the view πͺπΆ The hotel is right in the heart of the Old Port β walking distance to most recommended restaurants and cute local shops. π¦ͺ Eventide Oyster Co. (Dog-Friendly! πΎ) We had lunch here β waited about an hour β³ While waiting, we grabbed donuts at The Holy Donut π© and blueberry soda! We ordered 2 dozen oysters π¦ͺ β the staff helped us pick the best varieties β super fresh and delicious! Also tried: Lobster Roll, Crab Bun, Clam Chowder, Lobster Stew Verdict: Oysters = π, other dishes = just okay. You can find better elsewhere. ποΈ Fun Local Shops: 1οΈβ£ Maxwell's Pottery Outlet β Cute handmade crafts πΊ, perfect for souvenirs 2οΈβ£ Cool As A Moose β My friend bought an adorable lobster T-shirt! ππ¦ 3οΈβ£ Uncommon Paws β A very well-stocked pet store! Got the pups lobster toys π§Έ and blueberry-lobster treats π« πΈ Afternoon: Portland Head Light Lighthouse Very photogenic! π· Thereβs a huge open lawn where the dogs could run around off-leash ππ³ π½οΈ Dinner: Blyth & Burrows Randomly picked this highly-rated bar β turned out amazing! We ordered: Shrimp Cocktail, Pretzels, Sausage Roll, Lobster Roll β all delicious! Cocktail recommendation: Shore Leave π₯₯ (strong coconut vibe!) β Day 2: Check-out & Head to Acadia Before leaving, we grabbed a blueberry latte at Arabica Coffee βπ« Then picked up uni, sweet shrimp, and sashimi at ISF Trading π£ Note: Not dog-friendly inside, so we got extra ice and enjoyed it later at the hotel near Acadia βοΈ π Friend-Recommended Spots We Didnβt Get to Try: DuckFat β famous for poutine & fries Street & Co β lobster pasta π Beckyβs Diner β classic Maine diner #Maine #PortlandMaine #DogFriendly #TravelWithDogs #PetFriendlyTravel #PortlandME