Road Trip to Portland Maine
By Margie Hinckley
I spent the bulk of my childhood traveling back and forth to a lake in Maine, where my grandfather had purchased land and built three modest cottages in what felt like the middle of nowhere. Going to Maine for long weekend meant packing three sisters and three Setters, along with our parents into the minivan and making the 4.5-hour trek during what my parents had deemed the off-peak travel times.
Today, things are a little different. Instead of my sisters and parents, I’m traveling with my devoted boyfriend of many years, Jay, and our ever so adventurous Pointer Moose in the canine seat of our car. Together, the three of us drive from Boston to Maine in just under two hours. Rather than reaching Portland and heading another 30 miles to the Northwest, we usually make Portland’s Old Port our final destination.
One of the reasons why we love Portland so much is because of just how dog friendly Portland Maine is. We continue to find dog friendly restaurants, shops and places each and every time we visit. I am excited to highlight for you a few of our favorites. Continue reading
