Hi there,We're weest-coasters in the middle of a long-planned trip to New England with plans to head to Maine tomorrow. Our originally scheduled destination was Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Of course, the National Park may well be closed, depending on how long the government shutdown lasts. So, we're looking for input from those familiar with the area. If we have four days to spend in Maine, do you recommend going to Bar Harbor even if Acadia is closed? Are there other areas you recommend?We're interested primarily in coastal locations and places to get good Maine lobster, but are open to other suggestions if you have them.Thanks in advance for your advice. Nemo

Lubec ,Eastport,and Campebello Island are my favorites.Check my Family Travels link for pics.

Depends on where you are now - Bar Harbor is a long drive up. There are closer places to get lobster with great Maine Scenery.Cook's Restaurant on Bailey's Island. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.North Country Wind Bells.

Try the Popham Beach area as a starting point. You should be able to use that as a base camp. There are a variety of State and local campground o. Or near the ocean that should work for you.

If you have never been, Bar Harbor is worth seeing even though the park is closed. Saw a picture this morning of the rangers locking the gate to Cadillac Mt. at 9am after they kicked out some cars and a tour buss. The rest of the park will also be gated and locked. :(The village of Bar Harbor is quaint and interesting and this time of year there is always at least one LARGE cruise ship in the harbor. Some other places to see on Mt. Desert Island are the village of Somesville just for the photo ops. Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor are 2 more villages to see.IMHO, the best Lobster is at Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound which is just before the bridge to Mt Desert Island. (disclaimer, everyone has a favorite and may not be the same as mine. :B )

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Crowe
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
Or, are Lobster Rolls in NE like BBQ styles here in NC?

Sort of. A "traditional" NE lobster roll is served on what we call a steamed "top loader" roll (which is also our traditional hot dog roll, split on the top, not side). Generally it's just lobster meat and butter. LOTS of lobster meat, overflowing the bun and served with chips or fries. There are variations that use mayo and might mix in celery and other spices, but for a purist (may my mother rest in peace) it's a steamed roll, lobster and butter ONLY.
Gene_Ginny
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
NCBounder wrote:
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Or, are Lobster Rolls in NE like BBQ styles here in NC?.. you could start a fight discussing which is "best". :W
Exactly.

After the fights as to which NC BBQ style is best you have the NC verses Texas BBQ. :B

Note, the Trenton Bridge Lobster salad sandwich it on their own homemade sweetbread which I really like. Most people say the tradiional is a buttered, toasted hot dog roll.
ryegatevt
Explorer II
Oct 08, 2013
The folks at Trenton Bridge say they have lobster sandwiches "Because that's how Mother used to make them." I agree that the bread is delicious and the sandwich is big. On our yearly visits to MDI we're committed to sample as many lobster (or Maine Crab) rolls/sandwiches as possible, and haven't found a really bad one yet!
Gene_Ginny
Explorer
Oct 13, 2013
NCBounder wrote:
... We tried all the Lobster Pounds we could find and the only one we returned to was Down East Lobster Pound.. ..
They are "closed for the season". :( Will have to try them next year when we come back to Mt. Desert Island, maybe Acadia will be open by then.

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