Love is lovely. That’s why we love to host couples and weddings at Crooked Steeple Hall.
Couples visiting with us often ask about things to do in the area and we’re always delighted to point them to our favorite romantic spots in Maine. Coincidentally, most of them are in the nearby towns surrounding Winterport.
Sunset Sail In Maine
Few things are as simply romantic as enjoying the view of the evening sun dipping under the horizon with someone special. Add a sunset sail to your itinerary and book a trip to sail along the Maine coast with your love.
There are a few providers of this service in the area.
Choose from either the Margaret Todd Schooner or the Bailey Loiuse Todd Sunset Sail, both of which depart from Bar Harbor.
Wine and beer are available for purchase on board… so all you need to do to up the ante is pick up a charcuterie board or make your own with some local cheeses, fruit, preserves and crackers or fill up your picnic basket with some fresh lobster rolls.
These schooners depart from Camden and are BYOB (bring-your-own-bottle). You can also pack your own picnic basket or request catering if you don’t want the hassle of sourcing your own eats.
Romantic Garden Stroll
If dry land is more up your alley, clock some steps together as you stroll through any of the well-tended gardens on this list:
Fay Hyland Botanical Garden - University of Maine, Orono Campus
Merryspring Nature Center - Camden & Rockport
Asticou Azalea Garden - Northeast Harbor
Thuya Garden - Northeast Harbor
Canoeing or Kayaking
Pack a picnic basket with lots of water and head out for a day of adventure. You can rent paddles and canoes at many parks including Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, or pick up your paddles in Old Town, Belfast, Camden, Stockton Springs, Bar Harbour… you have plenty of options for this affordable and fun activity.
Theater
If you’re looking for a less active or nighttime activity, what’s more classic than dinner and the theater? Click on any of the nearby theatres below to see what’s currently playing or take it really old school and catch a movie at the Bangor Drive-in Theater.
Scenic Flight for Two
Looking for a bird’s eye view of Maine? If you two are adventure junkies you might enjoy a scenic flight for two on a Cessna aircraft… maybe one of you might even want to co-pilot the trip. That’s an option too, with Scenic Flights of Acadia.
Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, you’ll find it here in Maine. If you want more help planning your romantic getaway to Maine, we’d be happy to help. In fact, when you stay with us you will receive the expertise and our travel concierge, Armanda! She knows all the best spots and will have suggestions for any type of travel. check out her blog, Mainley Armanda, for more local tips.
So you took our advice and planned an epic bridal shower for your bff. Food, music, venue and decor are covered.