Explore & Savor
Regional Favorites.
Succulent and tender Maine Seafood.
A trip to Maine is not complete without a crustacean… a fresh Maine lobster steamed and served with drawn butter. Some of our guests like to see how many times and how many different ways they can eat lobster while visiting - loster rolls, lobster and crab dip, lobster BLT sandwiches, lobster salads, lobster bisque - the options are delicious!
Because of its sweet, delicious flavor and tender texture Maine lobster is the world’s most prized catch. It used to be that the only lobster one could get in other parts of the country was lobster tails whereas the best and sweetest meat is in the claws. The soft-shell "shedders," caught in the summer, have the sweetest meat of all.
But there is much more to the Maine seafood scene than just lobster - clams, scallops, crab, oysters, mussels and a variety of fish including Atlantic salmon, trout, cod, haddock and even tuna are also plentiful.
You can pick up lobster and shellfish at the neighborhood lobster pound or pick up fresh fish right from the boat. Just show them what size you want and make sure to catch it when they toss it over to you! For those who like to fish, you can even pick up a fishing license and go out to catch your own. Surf casting - fishing from beaches, rocks, and piers – is popular or you can charter a guide to take you to the best offshore places.
Sweet & Juicy Blueberries and Local Fruits.
You may not be aware of this, but Maine's official fruit is the wild blueberry. Being a native plant, they're naturally adapted to Maine's unique soil and seasons and you can find them everywhere. These juicy low-bush blueberries are smaller and more flavorful than their cousins that are found in most grocery stores, and are perfect for baking.
You can try a sample as you hike the trails in Acadia or pick up some fresh blueberry pie or blueberry buckle from a local vendor.
If your travel plans include interior Maine, you may want to visit the state's apple orchards, strawberry fields or cranberry bogs.
There are well over 100 varieties of apples currently grown in Maine, but some favorites include Honeycrisp, Gala and McIntosh, along with many specialty varieties. And who doesn't love a fresh ripe strawberry? You can eat them while they are super fresh or pick enough to take home and make something yummy!
