Maine

By Travel & Leisure
July 27, 2009
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Up and down Maine’s 5,000-mile coastline (its length is attributed to the countless finger-like promontories and land “reaches”) lie dozens of weathered cedar-shingle shacks, awning-covered take-out windows, and freestanding seasonal restaurants where the menu revolves around a single ingredient: lobster.
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The Clam Shack has our pick for best lobster roll, on a toasted hamburger bun. From the article 3 Northeastern Weekend Getaways.

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From the rocky headlands of Cape Neddick, gaze at the famed Nubble Light. The pulley and cable stretching acorss the channel were used by the keeper to collect supplies. From the article 3 Northeastern Weekend Getaways.

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One of the many seaside charms of Maine's southern coast. From the article 3 Northeastern Weekend Getaways.

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A Kennebunk fisherman. From the article 3 Northeastern Weekend Getaways.

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Beyond the lobster roll, there's great eating in Maine. Read more in the article Maine Course.

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