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You won't go hungry visiting Maine. Whether you've got a hankering for a lobster dinner, a fine micro-brew, maple sugar, blueberries or all four, Maine's got you covered—and then some.
Maine Lobsters Succulent, sweet, and much of what makes Maine famous the world over... yes, those dual-clawed, many-legged crawlers that we call lobsters. And we like them steamed, fried, battered, baked, fancied up and fra diavolo... any which way as long as they're on the plate. Hard to believe that back in colonial times, these treats washed ashore by the hundreds, only to land in the slops for some farm pig's dinner. Indeed; it's odd but true—it took us many a year of deprived existence before we learned to love them. Maine is responsible for an approximate 40 million pounds of lobster harvest annually. And we still can't get enough.

And exactly how does one go about eating this sea dwelling finery? Learn to eat like a local with help from the Maine Lobster Promotion Council.

Maple Sugaring Maine's maple syrup season lasts about four to six weeks in spring. Find out how it goes from sap to syrup and get some syrupy recipes from Chef Harry Schwartz.

Maine Maple Sunday
On the fourth Sunday in March, sugarhouses open their doors to the public to show a classic Maine tradition - refining maple sugar into syrup. Throughout the state, these operations offer tastings and demonstrations to give people an appreciation of how syrup flows from tree to bottle. Get a complete listing of Maine Maple Sugar Houses from the Department of Agriculture.

Breweries Maine takes its beer seriously. Nearly two dozen breweries produce tasty ales of all sorts here. Revealing both a pride in their home state as well as a sense of humor, beer names range from geographic — "Penobscot Pilsner" — to the downright silly — "Old Baggywrinkle." Many breweries are open to the public for tastings and tours, so you can get out there and toast Maine. Cheers!
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Maine Breweries by Region
Southern Coast Breweries

Berwick Brewing Company
105 Wild Rose Lane, South Berwick, ME
(207) 384-5847

Federal Jack's Brew Pub & Restaurant
Kennebunkport Brewing Company

8 Western Avenue #6, Kennebunk
(207) 967-4311
www.federaljacks.com

Whale Tail Brewing Company
Village Inn, 213 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-7370

Greater Portland Breweries

Allagash Brewing Co.
100 Industry Way, Portland
(207) 878-5385
www.allagash.com

Casco Bay Brewing Co.
57 Industrial Way, Portland
(207) 797-2020
www.cascobaybrewing.com

D.L. Geary Brewing Co.
38 Evergreen Drive, Portland
(207) 878-2337
www.gearybrewing.com

Gritty McDuff's, Freeport
18B Lower Main Street, Freeport
(207) 865-4321
www.grittys.com

Gritty McDuff's, Portland
396 Fore Street, Portland
(207) 772-BREW
www.grittys.com

Sebago Brewing, Gorham
29 Elm Street, Gorham
(207) 839-BEER
www.sebagobrewing.com

Sebago Brewing, Gorham
(Production brewery and corporate headquarters)
48 Sanford Drive, Gorham
(207) 856-ALES
www.sebagobrewing.com

Sebago Brewing, South Portland
150 Philbrook Avenue, Maine Mall, South Portland
(207) 879-2537
www.sebagobrewing.com

Sebago Brewing, Portland
164 Market Street, Portland
775-2337
www.sebagobrewing.com

Shipyard Brewing Co.
86 Newbury Street, Portland
(207) 761-0807; (207) 775-5567
www.shipyard.com

Midcoast Breweries

Sea Dog Brewing Co.
1 Main Street, Topsham
(207) 725-0162
www.seadogbrewing.com

Sheepscot Valley Brewing
RR1, Box 88, Whitefield
(207) 549-5530

Downeast/Acadia Breweries

Andrew's Brewing Co.
RFD 1, Box 4975, Lincolnville
(207) 763-3305

Atlantic Brewing Co.
Lompoc Cafe & Brew Pub

34-36 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-9513
www.atlanticbrewing.com

Bar Harbor Brewing Co.
Route 3, Otter Creek Road, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-4592

Belfast Bay Brewing Co.
100 Searsport Avenue, Belfast
(207) 338-2662

Maine Coast Brewing Co. and Taproom
21 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
(207) 288-4114

Western Lakes & Mountains Breweries

Bray's Brew Pub & Eatery
Routes 302-303, Naples
(207) 693-6806

Great Falls Brewing Co. & Saloon
36 Court Street, Auburn
(207) 736-3919

Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.
Granary Brew Pub

23 Pleasant Street, West Farmington
(207) 779-0710 or 778-5363

Sunday River Brewing Co.
The Moose's Tale
1 Sunday River Road, Bethel
(207) 824-4ALE

Kennebec Region Breweries

Oak Pond Brewing Company
Oak Pond Road, Skowhegan
(207) 474-5952

The Liberal Cup
115 Water Street, Hallowell
(207) 623-2739
www.kennebecbrewing.com

Kennebec Brewing Company
627 Water Street, Gardiner
(207) 582-2707

Katahdin/Moosehead Breweries

Bear Brew Pub
35 Main Street, Orono
(207) 866-BREW

Sea Dog Brewing Company
26 Front Street, Bangor
(207) 947-8004
www.seadogbrewing.com



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Fruit Picking/Farmer's Markets Maine's farms and orchards bring everything from blueberries, apples, strawberries and cranberries to pumpkins. There is nothing like a pie made from blueberries fresh off the bush or the pure sweetness of a local ripe strawberry. Many farms allow visitors to share in the bounty and the experience, letting all pick their own fruits. If you're not up for some tree climbing or getting your hands in the dirt, there are plenty of roadside farm stands and weekly farmers' markets to indulge in.
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