Why the Southern Maine Coast is ‘Vacationland’

Beach towns can be hard to navigate from a culinary standpoint, but this area is filled with gems. You can start your day with maple crullers, have a life-changing tuna melt for lunch, and finish with seasonal pizzas and pastas at an elegant, tucked away restaurant. There’s also a shack where you can get super affordable fresh-caught lobsters cooked in seawater and a 65-year-old hot dog stand that serves links topped with a signature relish. These places are all about relaxed summer eating, and about soaking up the season in true Vacationland fashion. Join us in June as we explore the Southern Maine Coast by becoming a subscriber to the American Weekender newsletter. All month long, paid subscribers can download a free copy of our Field Guide to the Southern Maine Coast using the discount code found in this month’s Weekend Getaway newsletter. This mobile-optimized dining guide includes more than 20 vetted recommendations organized into a four-day itinerary. And, as usual, paid newsletter subscribers can download additional Field Guides at 50% off the regular price. We’ll see you on the coast.