What to do in Maine

Pack a picnic and head out on Route 1. Eventually you will arrive in Searsport. You'll want to go check out all the cute little antique shops but instead go here:




It's fun and (ssshhhh!!!) educational. But don't tell these guys:



They had a great "hands on" children's area where they "catch" a fish, identify it, measure it and learn what the fish would actually weigh in real life. Kids could learn all about lobstering, create art work, make bookmarks and play games.






In another building there was a "hands on" re-created ship galley where they could cook and pretend to be at the helm. And for the record it was totally acceptable for pirates to wear pink nailpolish.





In another area you could learn the difference between ships and more than you ever wanted to know about nautical flags.


We toured a sea captain's home and made clothes pin dolls.This was their sitting room where they would greet guests. I'm thinking that they didn't want their guests to stay too long....that furniture looks uncomfortable!



Head outside and learn how to raise the sails, or lower the jib (or just stand there having no clue about how to sail and just get your picture taken).


And when you are all done at the museum, head north on Route 1 past Bucksport and you will drive by a beautiful, old GIANT barn called (guess what) Big Chicken Barn. They have over 150,000 books and antiques. But don't take no for an answer when you BEG your husband to stop there. You'll regret it. In his defense we did have all three kids with us and they would have hated going there. But I'm still thinking about that place.

Next time I'm in Maine I'm going to go there FIRST!

All by myself.