Best View of the Harbor – Oldport Water Taxi

8/26/2010 - The most enjoyable way to reach the Museum of Yachting and observe the beehive of activity around the harbor is to take the Oldport Water Taxi from downtown Newport. Round trip costs just 5 bucks and stops at the International Yacht Restoration School along the way. VHF 68, Phone: 401-847-9109… SEE MORE

Empire Tea & Coffee, Newport

8/14/2010 - The comfortable seating, delicious food and drink and free WiFi bring in locals and visitors alike. You will find the work of local artists on display at Empire. Check the board for upcoming poetry readings and live music. They have a few iMac's for those that may have left their… SEE MORE
The view from Mount Battie, looking down upon Camden Harbor

Camden Hills State Park

8/2/2010 - If you came to Camden, you better have packed more than just flip-flops. The Camden Hills offer some of the most scenic strolls in Maine, whether you decide to tackle the steep half-mile hike up Mount Battie (the trail starts at the end of Megunticook Street, shown at the point… SEE MORE

Market Basket, Rockport

7/27/2010 - It’s a bit of a walk if you arrive by boat, but a trip to the Market Basket for some baguettes, the latest New York Times, and a few choice provisions is worth the trip. The sandwiches are some of the best in the midcoast, encompassing everything from a reuben… SEE MORE

Rayr Wine and Spirits, Rockport Harbor

7/27/2010 - Every ship needs a well-stocked liquor locker, and Rockport is home to a wonderful place to replenish the libations. RAYR offers more than 500 different wines as well as a delightful selection of port, rum, and other liquors. The owners opened the store a couple of years ago after attending… SEE MORE

Watch Hill Lighthouse

7/10/2010 - Station established: 1808; Present lighthouse built: 1856; Automated: 1986 Construction material: Granite with brick lining Height of tower: 45 feet; Height of focal plane: 61 feet Earlier optic: Fourth order Fresnel (1856); Present optic: VRB-25 Characteristic: Alternating red and white flash every 2.5 seconds Fog signal: One blast every 30… SEE MORE

Potter’s Cove

6/28/2010 - Potter's Cove is a popular destination for boaters throughout Narragansett Bay. Listed on NOAA charts as Potter Cove, it is known by most locals as Potter's Cove. Located in the northeast  corner of Prudence Island (Prudence Island is an inhabited island which is part of the town of Portsmouth.  Prudence… SEE MORE

Brant Point Lighthouse

6/23/2010 - Brant Point Light was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation (as of 2010). The light station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1987. The lighthouse image is used often as a representation of Nantucket on t-shirts, posters and advertisements.… SEE MORE