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Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME
Absolute Bagels is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

1. Absolute Bagels

9.2
2788 Broadway (at W 108th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 294 tips and reviews

Dan L.Dan Lyons: Bagels are very light and fresh, garlic and chive cream cheese was delicious

2. East Rock Park

9.2
41 Cold Spring St, New Haven, CT
Hiking Trail · East Rock · 18 tips and reviews
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

3. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

9.2
157 Wooster St (at Brown St.), New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · Wooster Square - Mill River · 276 tips and reviews

Shanna N.Shanna Nevelz: That Clam Pie... Each slice is tastier than the last. Seasoning on point.

Modern Apizza is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

4. Modern Apizza

9.1
874 State St, New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · East Rock · 102 tips and reviews

Gretchen M.Gretchen Murphy: Amazing pizza - freshly made dough and cheese. Try the eggplant!

Yale University Art Gallery is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

5. Yale University Art Gallery

9.2
1111 Chapel St (btwn York and High), New Haven, CT
Art Museum · Downtown New Haven · 46 tips and reviews

Kathryn B.Kathryn Burke: Full of iconic and moving artwork, surrounded by beautiful architecture only Yale could pull off.

Muddy Waters Cafe is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

6. Muddy Waters Cafe

9.1
42 Bank St, New London, CT
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews

Joe P.Joe Prunty: Good old fashion establishment. Definitely sit outside on the deck and watch the trains go by!

Mystic Aquarium is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

7. Mystic Aquarium

8.7
55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT
Aquarium · 106 tips and reviews

Lindsay K.Lindsay Kirk: See the beluga whales and the penguins

Pastiche Fine Desserts & Café is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

8. Pastiche Fine Desserts & Café

9.1
92 Spruce St, Providence, RI
Dessert Shop · Federal Hill · 79 tips and reviews

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: Fruit tart & chocolate moose cake with a glass of milk on the side. Yes please!

The Esplanade is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

9. The Esplanade

9.5
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews

Tim G.Tim Gibeau: Great paths for running, walking, or biking. Plenty of grassy areas for kids and picnics. Beautiful views of the Charles.

Harpoon Brewery is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

10. Harpoon Brewery

9.0
306 Northern Ave (at Harbor St), Boston, MA
Brewery · Seaport District · 320 tips and reviews

Chad M.Chad Molen: Great place to pull up a stool and spend an early evening at. I love that there are whole flights for just the IPA.

Oleana is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

11. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 130 tips and reviews

Maria R.Maria Reyna: Beautiful patio! All the food we tried was amazing. A bit pricey but worth it!

Myers + Chang is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

12. Myers + Chang

8.6
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The best, ambitious Asian food in Boston. The warm Dan Dan Noodles lived up to the hype. Pair with the sweet+sour brussels sprouts and the wok-charred octopus with grilled corn.

Toscanini's is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

13. Toscanini's

9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 278 tips and reviews

Catherine W.Catherine Wu: Try the burnt caramel, the B3, and the kulfi!

Kane's Donuts is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

14. Kane's Donuts

9.2
120 Lincoln Ave (at Dudley St), Saugus, MA
Donut Shop · Cliftondale · 54 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Sampson: Creme Brule donuts and bizmarks are out of this world.

Bob's Clam Hut is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

15. Bob's Clam Hut

8.9
315 US Route 1 (Wilson Rd), Kittery, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 111 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Great, fresh fried clams. Real lemonade as well. Nice spot for a quick lunch.

16. Marginal Way Walk

9.3
85 Shore Rd (Perkins Cove To Ogunquit Beach), Ogunquit, ME
Hiking Trail · 28 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Spagnolo: In between Perkins Cove and Ogunquit beach are a clutch of rocky spits of sand that are less crowded and stunningly beautiful

Lobster Shack is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

17. Lobster Shack

8.7
110 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

J Matty B.J Matty Burke: belly up to kitchen counter to order. grab paper towels, your drink and sit at a picnic table. the atmosphere offers a cool breeze through out. lobster is fresh and cooked to perfection. a family fav

Wells Beach is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

18. Wells Beach

9.1
Mile Rd. (Atlantic Ave.), Wells, ME
Beach · 24 tips and reviews

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hutter: A nice beach to visit. 😀🏊🏻🏊🏻🏊🏻🏄🏻🏄🏻🏄🏻

The Clam Shack is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

19. The Clam Shack

8.3
2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews

Derrick D.Derrick Deese: Some unreal lobster rolls. Get with butter, add a pickle, and don't forget the fries!

Gooch's Beach is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

20. Gooch's Beach

8.7
Beach Ave (Surf Lane), Kennebunk, ME
Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Kinjil M.Kinjil Mathur: Come early when the tide is low, get a good spot before the locals roll in with the tide.

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

21. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.4
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 280 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This always-packed oyster bar, which sits along one of Portland’s most progressive restaurant rows, combines foods from Maine and "from away" in dazzling mash-ups. Read more.

Duckfat is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

22. Duckfat

9.2
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

DJ T.DJ Taino: Duck sandwich was excellent. Craft sodas interesting (no commercial brand sodas). Local brews offered. Belgian fries with choice sauces.

23. Novare Res Bier Cafe

9.0
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 126 tips and reviews

Ian C.Ian Covey: Perhaps the best beer bar in Maine (which says a lot!). Tap-list is unreal - so well balanced between quality locals and obscure, though well curated, imports.

The Standard Baking Co. is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

24. The Standard Baking Co.

9.4
75 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bakery · Downtown Portland · 92 tips and reviews

Heather P.Heather Park: Hands-down the best bakery ever. Delicious, warm, crusty breads, pastries and welcoming staff. Don't pass this by

Portland Head Light is one of Road Trip: NYC to Portland, ME.

25. Portland Head Light

9.5
1000 Shore Rd (at Captain Strout Cir.), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Lighthouse · 79 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: Spectacular views of Maine's oldest lighthouse. Do not miss if you are visiting Portland or the surrounding area.