New England Charm & Lobster Galore! Coastal city Hyped as a top summer escape

One of the most charming regions of the United States is New England, a proliferation of picturesque coastlines and picturesque villages.

Next to Bill Belichick Ring Cam -images, the beauty of New England is difficult to beat, whether it is Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine or beyond.

But National geographical believes that there is a little -known city in Maine that calls your name this summer.

Although it is usual for East Coasters to go to Portland for a wonderful weekend away, the largest city in Maine has lost its membership “Hidden gem” because it has become much more mainstream in recent years.

You will probably not feel overly full of Portland, but Nat Geo still believes that one coastal city is the ultimate alternative that is just as charming without a shortage of lobster brews.

Welcome to Biddeford!

The southern coasts of Maine is a pass-through city on its way to Portland that it is worth being so much more than a break of a road trip bathroom.

If it is something small to be your next vacation spot, it is a stop on the way to Portland to get a taste of Maine’s most underrated food scene, naturally anchored by a variety of lobster dishes.

But it is also more than just a foodie stop. Biddeford has beautiful coasts along both the Saco River and the Atlantic Ocean, in particular what is known as the Biddeford pool for one of the most photo-worthy landscapes south of Portland.

In the neighborhood you will find Fortune Rocks Beach, Hills Beach, or choose a excursion To centuries old Wood Island.

The charismatic row of the center of Biddeford buildings is also a must visit, covered with Down-Home Eats and local boutiques, and leads to another island in Saco with a much more urban feeling, factory island, where you will find the favorite meeting place of the local population, The Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery With picturesque view of the water.

Maine’s ‘fastest growing’ city

Portland is surprisingly an expensive city. Whether it is rent, food, this, and the other, it does not belong in the budget category.

Given the nearby (23 minutes) proximity, it is easy to see why Nat Geo Biddeford regards the best alternative.

However, it is only wet geo. The people have spoken Biddeford is the fastest growing city in Maine.

Whether it is more affordable housing, less busy restaurants and beaches, or just the magic of revealing a hidden gem, Biddeford rises not only for new residents, but also for tourists.

There is more to do here than you might think. Of course filling your face with lobster is one of the many activities.

Although it seems that a common consensus is that Biddeford ensures a great day trip or weekend away, just like Portland.

Nature lovers can spend countless hours exploring Ferry Beach State Park or by searching for the tidal baths of the aforementioned Biddeford swimming pool.

In the meantime, beachgoers who work on their color can go to countless beaches across the region. Old Bechard Beach is perhaps the most popular, according to Tripadvisor.

Lobster in abundance!

The hype is really for Biddeford, but in particular the incredibly delicious food scene.

There are countless seafood restaurants speckled in Biddeford who have almost perfect Google reviews.

In this time of whiners who type a novel for something like an order that a flakes of coriander misses, you have to admit that it is pretty impressive.

James Beard finalist Fish and whistle Hold a 4.8 Google rating, where a recent patron boast: “If you are somewhere near Fish & Whistle, you seriously make a detour.”

No, they don’t serve any lobster, but Johnny Shucks Definitely. If someone has visited Portland, finding a lobster meal feels below $ 20 as a highway robbery.

Here you can order Lobster Poutine for $ 19 or a Piping Hot Bowl or Lobster Bisque for $ 12.

The food scene (especially lobster) is the most important aspect that Nat Geo has hyped about Biddeford as the best victim in Portland.

In reality, Eating and wine Called Biddeford, one of the “small cities with large food scenes” with the locals who avoid tourists who visit without ‘eating their way through the city’.

Sam Sears

SAM, our main writer and journalist based in San Diego has visited 36 countries and wrote more than 1000 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and throwing a light on lesser -known gems.