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A Maine Day Trip is your personal introduction to southern Maine's seascape natural beauty, historic landmarks and artistic culture.

Enjoy the freshest of lobster and all types of seafood along with a wide variety of local farm to table cuisine choices for a memorable lunch.

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Customize your Maine Day Trip to include the best of authentic Maine!

Let us know what interests you or just say 'show me the best of Maine' and we will make it happen!

Do you have a special destination in mind - Rockland, Kennebunkport, Freeport, or other? 
We are able to incorporate most Maine locations into your special itinerary.

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Norm's Texas Chili dates back to the 1970's Terlingua International Chili Championships - the chili cook-off capital of the world.  Mr. & Mrs. Bill Brown gave him their original recipe when he moved from Texas.  Norm was given permission to use variations of this recipe outside of Texas and friends in New England have been happy with it since!  If you are reading this from Texas then please saddle up and move on - this recipe is not for you!

Norm's Texas Beer Chili

Start at least one day before you are going to serve chili...

brown 3 lbs cubed chuck tender roast and pour off liquid and add
4 TBL minced onion flakes
1/2 TBL salt (optional - but all these things are optional and amounts to taste)
1 3/4 TSP garlic puree
5 dried jap peppers
1 fresh jalapeno

cover with water (a.k.a. beer) and medium boil for an hour or so
drink a beer

add 8 oz tomato sauce
add 10 oz RO*TEL diced tomatoes & green chilies

add more water (beer) and medium boil another hour or so
drink a beer

add 8 TBL chili powder
1 1/2 TSP cumin
1 1/2 TSP garlic powder
1 1/2 TSP paprika

add liquid (water or beer) as needed and slow boil for another hour or so
drink a beer and save the chili for another day!




The Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine is an awe-inspiring place to start your tour of our great planet

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experience everything that Mother Nature (she is a Mainer!) has to offer

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find the hidden pond

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scrumptious

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farm to table in an exceptional environment

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ENJOY!

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Cape Neddick provides an excellent view of this 1879 lighthouse and lighthouse keepers' house on Nubble Rock in York, Maine.  The Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as "Nubble Lighthouse" is a favorite location to pause and enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean.

Also, a favorite place for your lighthouse viewing lunch is Fox's Lobster House and don't forget about Brown's Old Fashioned Ice Cream a few blocks away.  Maine - the way life should be!
Enhance your vacation sightseeing tour and turn it into a "wicked good food tour" along the southern coast of Maine.  The best seafood and the best scenery extravaganza is yours with a private tour with Maine Day Trip originating in the Portland region of Maine.

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We know the best lobster shacks, local ice cream stands and family farm roadside stands to create your customized scenic food tour for the day. 

You will enjoy taking a bite out of Maine!

When travelling in Maine, with Maine Day Trip, the highlight of each trip has always been a great opportunity to enjoy a memorable meal in a memorable location.  Whether you are in Portland, Camden, or Kennebunkport there are many great eating establishments to choose from.  Maine is quickly becoming one of the great foodie capitals in the nation.

Check out the Maine Food & Lifestyle blog "Plating Up" for the latest information and tips on Maine Foods, Chefs and Restaurants. 

On New Year's Eve, my friends and I had dinner at The Grill Room in Portland's Old Port.  We had a great time and an excellent meal.  The food, service and atmosphere were perfect!

The Hartstone Inn (Camden) is recommended for a stay and an inspired meal.  I stayed overnight in November 2007 and this 1835 Victorian B&B is very special.  Check out The Blog here.  I am looking forward to another stay.

Be a special visitor in Maine - enjoy the scenery and the food!

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