Janette’s Guidebook
Nature Sights and Hikes
Fryeburg
Rattlesnake pond is an amazing lagoon with a nice, gentle hike.
Nice gentle hike. https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/sawyer-mountain-highlands
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Sawyer Mountain
Nice gentle hike. https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/sawyer-mountain-highlands
Bethel
Lots of hiking trails around here and Sunday River ski resort.
Parc Estatal de Grafton Notch
Beautiful hikes and views.
Sightseeing
If you can get tickets, hop on board for a lovely sightseeing tour.
180 residents recomanen
Conway Scenic Railroad
38 Norcross CirIf you can get tickets, hop on board for a lovely sightseeing tour.
This is 75 minutes from Cornish, but well worth it. To drive up to the top of New England's highest peak is a great adventure.
45 residents recomanen
Mount Washington Auto Road
Mount Washington Auto RoadThis is 75 minutes from Cornish, but well worth it. To drive up to the top of New England's highest peak is a great adventure.
Faru de Nubble
Sohier Park RoadCity/town information
North Conway is a vibrant town with many restaurants and stores. It is around 45 minutes from Cornish.
44 residents recomanen
Conway
North Conway is a vibrant town with many restaurants and stores. It is around 45 minutes from Cornish.
Go the Old Port to walk around and experience why Portland was voted #8 best city in the US to live.
https://newengland.com/today/travel/maine/portland/guide-old-port-portland-maine/
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Portland
Go the Old Port to walk around and experience why Portland was voted #8 best city in the US to live.
https://newengland.com/today/travel/maine/portland/guide-old-port-portland-maine/
Food scene
Krista's
2 Main Street4 minutes from my house. Best food ever! Reservations recommended!
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria
460 US-1Great stop in the way to the outlet shops.
Coastal Places of Interest
Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach AveNice, small beach.
Lovely beach near Portland.
https://www.visitportland.com/blog/2020/03/11/higgins-beach/
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Higgins Beach
Lovely beach near Portland.
https://www.visitportland.com/blog/2020/03/11/higgins-beach/
Shopping
Siempre Mas is a shop in Portland's Old Port that is jam packed with silks, bali batiks, scarves, silver, and global handicrafts. But, that's not why they're on this list. Siempre Mas owner, Peter, and his wife have dedicated their lives to providing vital eye surgeries to people suffering from cataracts in rural Cambodia. In addition to running an organization called "Global Village Kids" to serve this purpose, 25% of store profits go towards all sorts of important services to Cambodians in need.
Siempre Mas
377 Fore StSiempre Mas is a shop in Portland's Old Port that is jam packed with silks, bali batiks, scarves, silver, and global handicrafts. But, that's not why they're on this list. Siempre Mas owner, Peter, and his wife have dedicated their lives to providing vital eye surgeries to people suffering from cataracts in rural Cambodia. In addition to running an organization called "Global Village Kids" to serve this purpose, 25% of store profits go towards all sorts of important services to Cambodians in need.
Great outlet shopping in Freeport, including the LL Bean flagship store!
202 residents recomanen
Freeport
Great outlet shopping in Freeport, including the LL Bean flagship store!
Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StLooks like a fun place to visit when in Portland.