Best Western Inn Salisbury Cove Hotel Bar Harbor

... br>The harbor and docking area are exquisite, and seem like they have remained the same for years. The locals don't want their small town to change, but it is changing, and they are accepting this fact graciously. They understand that tourism is starting to grow as an industry, which is no wonder to anyone who has visited the area. Experience Bar Harbor and see the best of the Eastern United States.

... family who had summered here and ironically saw the increase in the number of cars as a threat to his idyllic island getaway. In reaction to this he constructed carriage roads for horse and foot traffic only and by 1941 had built 41 miles of roads throughout the east side of the island, the first roads on his Seal Harbor estate and later roads were constructed in the park on land which Mr. Rockefeller acquired and later turned over to the park ...

... After crossing back into the US we drove along the coast back down to Bar Harbour. We went to the Quoddy Lighthouse, the most eastern lighthouse in the US. We saw a lot of scenic, ruggest coastline and also went to Schoodic Point.<br>Fro dinner we went to a ``lobster pound``. At a lobster pound you pick out your lobster which is then put in an rope bag, tagged and taken outside to a cauldron where the water is heated to boiling by a wood ...

... there that I crunched my 1953 Volkswagen by hitting a deer on the New York Thruway. The leaves on that part of the trip were at peak color, and the mountain vistas were gorgeous!<br><br>The next leg of the journey was through the inland part of Maine. We were really disappointed with that part. The forests have been cut repeatedly over the last 300 years, and there are very few hardwoods of any size. The ...

... enough a cinnamon roll is a tasty find. I don't know why but, fresh pineapple on the ship is always better than fresh pineapple at home. Bonita also enjoys the fruit in the morning. She will usually have eggs and bacon too.<br><br>While the main attraction to this port is Acadia National Park, the town is fun to explore too. We decided not to take the park bus tour but heard very good reports from people who did. We were a little early for fall colors this year ...

... on our way to Halifax in Nova Scotia tomorrow. We will effectively leave USA and enter Canadian waters at around 3am tomorrow morning!<br>Aurora is sounding her foghorns at the mo! Never seen such thick fog at sea. Bit eeary !<br>Off for a major USA themed party tonight in the nightclub... will be a bit like our wedding evening. Wishing we had bought some of the American flags!<br>Hope all are well.<br>Love Paul &amp; Laura xx

... br>66 Mount Desert street, right in town.<br>Peak season - $125 - $275 off season $82 - $210<br>phone - 288-4596 or 800-274-5334<br><br>MANOR HOUSE INN<br><br>An 1887 restored mansion at 106 West Street. I have been inside this place and its breathtaking. Its also less then a 5 min. walk to all the stores.<br>Peak season - m $148 ...

... always very happy. The beautiful scenery, the hiking trails and carriage paths combined with hot popovers and fresh squeezed lemonade made for satisfied customers. I loved the fact that I was able to work outside instead of being cooped up in a stuffy restaurant, even the staff were happy. Sure we had 'server rage' from time to time, but in general it was very positive place to work. Many of ...

... that remains to be seen. I could easily spend a month's salary in these shops! I had my first taste of lobster today in the form of my beloved chowder. Wes also had chowder for lunch, but decided to back off of the lobster meals at dinner. (He has already eaten some form of lobster three times!) The weather here is wonderful. Low humidity and a slightly cool breeze in the air makes for a very pleasant outdoor experience. It's so nice ...

... had good food and it was fun to people watch. Later, on the road as the miles went on and we crossed through New Hampshire and into Maine we observed many interesting signs such as "Blind Person," "Deaf Child" and "Moose next 5,500 feet." Mom and I thought that one was really specific, and that they could have just said "Moose next mile." But whatever, it's not our state....We also saw "Brake for moose- It could save your life, hundreds of collisions." I don't think ...