Gilbert's Chowder House. Portland, Maine

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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

1. Amazing outdoor patio

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2. Really good prices

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3. Cannot be described in words lobster roll

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3a. No seriously, I actually dream about this thing...

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4.Your chowder awesomeness

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Portland, Maine

When we pulled into Portland, Maine on a sunny Saturday morning, we weren't too sure what to expect. All we knew was that 1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had a home there & 2. there was excellent lobster to be had.

What we found was a quiet, pleasant (surprisingly hilly) place to walk around & explore for a few hours. After walking up to explore a church whose steeple we could see sticking up over the town, we wandered the narrow streets in the port area, just as stores were opening up for the day. We did find Mr. Longfellow's house (that would be it below), as well as some excellent lobster rolls (they deserve their own post). It was a great morning of exploring!

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You all know I am a sucker for an awesome public library... Portland's did not disappoint!

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City Hall

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While in Portland, we discovered the Maine Red Claws, a minor league NBA team. The best part about the Red Claws? Their motto: "Join the crustacean nation." LOVE. IT.

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Lighthouse love

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I need to move to an area of the country with more lighthouses.