New England Road TripApril 29 - May 3, 2026
We did a road trip through Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island so that Traci could knock out states #31 (Maine) and #32 (Rhode Island) in her quest to run a half marathon (13.1 miles) in all 50 states. Of course, we made time for sightseeing. This trip was enjoyable.
Things I Really Enjoyed
- Harborside Hotel: This classy resort is located next to the water in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine. Many of the attractions and restaurants are in walking distance.
- Acadia National Park Tour: We booked the Bar Harbor Premium Tour with Cadillac Mountain and Acadia tour via Viator so that we could see the highlights of the park in the short time we were in the area. I was impressed by the tour from start to finish.
- Food in Maine: We never had a bad meal during our time in Maine. The state is proud of its blueberries, lobster, and seafood in general. Even beyond these classics, we loved everything we ate in Maine - even our meal at a gas station!
- New Hampshire Scenery: Our drive through New Hampshire treated us to beautiful mountains, forests, and lakes.
- American Classic Arcade Museum: This New Hampshire museum is located on the third floor of the Funspot entertainment center. There are 325+ arcade games along with their backstories. We had a fun time reliving our childhood.
Things I Would Do Differently
- Car Rental Strategy: We rented a car in Maine and returned it in Rhode Island. By doing this, we had to pay mileage on top of the daily rental rate. Given we drove 732 miles, our bill was expensive! We probably could have saved a few bucks if we rented a car for the Maine portion of our trip and then rented a different car for the day that we drove to Rhode Island.
- Choose a Different Time to Visit: We were in the area during the off-season (spring) because that was when the half marathons that Traci ran were happening. The disadvantage of this off-season was that many attractions, tours, restaurants, and even hotels were not yet available. Additionally, the weather was miserable during most of our time in New England. On the flip side, there were no tourist crowds to contend with.
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