Coastal Maine summer tour anyone?

[41ford1]

The tour happened over last weekend and it was a real good time. Time flew by since this was first planned. Go to the last pages of this tread to see pictures.

The Fastasy Speedway race day was canceled due to lack of enough cars for a full field. The folks at the speedway did provide a "play day". And we PLAYED!!

This is what we did.

Barners – Maine End of Summer Tour

Tour Start
August 23, 2012, Thursday
2:30pm meet at Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market Street, Portsmouth NH Downtown 3:00pm Public Tour of Portsmouth Brewery (craft beers sister of Smuttynose)
Time for exploring downtown before/after dinner (cars can stay parked)
Hotel Options:
Hilton Garden Inn, 100 High Street, Portsmouth, NH Downtown ($151-$175)
Marriott Courtyard, 1000 Market Street, Portsmouth ($179-$199) 10-15 min walk to downtown area. *Can use hotels listed below and drive to downtown – about 15 minute drive. These are close to the Red Hook brewery
Marriott Residence Inn, One International Drive, Portsmouth (next to Red Hook brewery, can walk) $219-$239
Hampton Inn, Portsmouth, 99 Durgin Lane, Portsmouth, NH (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $188-$209
Motel 6, 3 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth, NH near Hampton Inn (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $66

August 24, 2012, Friday 8:30am Meet place TBD
Drive up Route 1 on the coast through York, Ogunquit, Wells to Kennebunk, ME

10am Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Road, Kennebunk, ME
Currently scheduled in as a group qualifying for a group the group rate of $7.50 PP
A private tour for our group will include the car barn, restoration shop, outside display and a trolley ride. 2 ½ to 3 hours.
Then Kennebunkport for Lunch/Exploring
(For those interested -Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 8 Western Ave, Kennebunkport –original home of Shipyard Beer)

3pm leave Kennebunkport for drive to Biddeford for 3:30pm tour of Maineline Exotics (private car collection, specializes in restoration and maintenance of Toyota 2000 GTs)

5 pm leave for drive to Freeport, ME

Hotel Options:
Econo Lodge, 537 US 1, Freeport, ME ($118-$139)
Hampton Inn, 194 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME ($177-$209)
Casco Bay Motor Inn, 107 US 1, Freeport, ME ($135+)
Holiday Inn Express, 450 US 1, Freeport, ME ($164-$194)

Option: 7pm Dinner – Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME

Comment: LL Bean Flagship Store (95 Main St, Freeport) open 24 hour/day

August 25, Saturday, Freeport 8:30 am place TBD for drive to Boothbay Harbor

11:00am arrive Boothbay Harbor for a Whale Watch Cruise. This will last 2 hours. The price is 48.00 PP.
Make reservations at: (207)633-3500
or
[email protected]
22 Commercial Street
Fishermans Wharf
Boothbay Harbor, Maine


1:30pm Lunch/Exploring in Boothbay Harbor

3:30pm Leave for drive to Gardiner/Augusta Area

Hotel Options:
Comfort Inn Civic Center, 281 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME ($108-$135)
Quality Inn, 65 Whitten Rd., Augusta, ME ($102 - $120)
Motel 6, 18 Edison Drive (I-95 at Western Ave), Augusta, ME ($73)

Option for Dinner – local restaurant on River – Riverfront Barbeque Grille (Memphis style), 300 Water Street, Augusta, ME

August 26, Sunday

Option: 8:00 am Breakfast at A1 Diner, Gardiner, ME (featured by Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-in, and Dives)

9:30am Walt Dupont, Gardiner, ME – allows about 2.5 hours for visit

(approximately 1.25 hr drive to speedway)_

2:35pm Green Flag Fantasy Speedway Race
199 Reynolds Road Unity Plantation, ME 04988, 207-751-4002
After race, drive to Belfast, ME (drive about 45minutes)
Hotel Options:
Belfast Harbor Inn, 91 Seasport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($99 - $119)
Comfort Inn, US 1, 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($174-$205)
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village, 7 Eagle Avenue at US 1, Belfast, ME ($99-$119)

Option: Craft Brew at Night – Marshall Wharf Brewery (need to verify open on Sunday in late August) beer and snack place

August 27, Monday 8am Meet place TBD

Drive Route 1 through Camden, Rockport, Rockland (allows for stops along the way)

10:30 am Owl’s Head Museum, 117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME (10am – 5pm) (1.5 hrs)
Admission is $10:00 PP.
2:30pm Goldenrod Garage, 88 Wardtown Road, Freeport, ME (need to confirm time)

End of Tour in Freeport, ME (another opportunity for LL Bean)

or

Drive to Dover Point, NH and have dinner at Newick’s Restaurant, fresh seafood, lobsters (casual, paper plates) on Great Bay (short distance back to starting point in Portsmouth, NH and I-95)
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Notes: Hotels – coastal Maine hotels tend to be pricey due to short season, early booking with cancellation option advisable to get best hotel rates.
Drive – use of Route 1 and other two lane state roads. Avoids use of Interstate I-95.
Trailering – for vehicle/trailer storage TBD.

[Vic Piano]

Wow Chuck, that some itinerary... I got tired just reading it... No kidding, that sounds like an outstanding tour. Vic

[JM 35 Sedan]

Chuck, it definitely all sounds good to me. A great job on your part for putting all of this together! The timing/date works good for me and of course with Olivia as well . I'll be arriving back home from Utah on the 19th so this will give me four days to get packed/loaded and up to the meeting point in NH. As my kids will sometimes say..."I am really pumped up" about doing this tour!
Okay....all you fellow Barners...let's see how many of you will have those old garage kept vehicles (or even your modern one) all repaired, tuned and ready to join in on this one. Give Chuck an early heads up if you think you can make it. These Barners tours have all been great fun and enjoyment for me...not to mention all the good memories you will have to look back upon. Hope many of you can make it.

[George/Maine]

Do Fitchburg allow any chevy parts LOL.
I,m about 3 hours away from portsmouth nh ,sounds good to me.
If in belfast area and 25 miles from Owls head.
SEEYA

[oldford2]

We will be there at least the last 3 days. John

[39portlander]

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Don't forget, Cabela's is a good stop right off the turnpike in Scarborough

That is a great 5 day's of fun you nailed it (good brewery stop's)

[40cpe]

I wish I were closer, it's a 3-4 day drive just to get started! It sounds like a wonderful time.

[Flathill]

Sounds like a great Maine End of Summer Tour.
I want to attend ! Now I have to get the old Ford on the road.
Flathill

[41ford1]

Btt

[41ford1]

Once again:

Anyone want to go for a drive in Maine?
This is the latest Summer Tour itinerary. It does not change much from the one first posted. The start point will be downtown Portsmouth, NH as there is more to see and do there. If any one gets to Portsmouth on the early side there is more than enough to do until the meeting time. I will continue to contact the various venues and hotels to see if we, as a group, can get some reduced rates. Stay tuned. If you have any interest in coming along on this tour please drop me an email at [email protected]. I will use this address to keep everyone up dated. It will not be spam. This should be a fun event.
Barners – Maine End of Summer Tour
Tour Start
August 23, 2012, Thursday
2:30pm meet at Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market Street, Portsmouth NH Downtown 3:00pm Public Tour of Portsmouth Brewery (craft beers sister of Smuttynose)
Time for exploring downtown before/after dinner (cars can stay parked)
Hotel Options:
Hilton Garden Inn, 100 High Street, Portsmouth, NH Downtown ($151-$175)
Marriott Courtyard, 1000 Market Street, Portsmouth ($179-$199) 10-15 min walk to downtown area. *Can use hotels listed below and drive to downtown – about 15 minute drive. These are close to the Red Hook brewery
Marriott Residence Inn, One International Drive, Portsmouth (next to Red Hook brewery, can walk) $219-$239
Hampton Inn, Portsmouth, 99 Durgin Lane, Portsmouth, NH (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $188-$209
Motel 6, 3 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth, NH near Hampton Inn (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $66
August 24, 2012, Friday 8:30am Meet place TBD
Drive up Route 1 on the coast through York, Ogunquit, Wells to Kennebunk, ME
10am Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Road, Kennebunk, ME
Will try to arrange a private group tour – about 2.5 hours
Then Kennebunkport for Lunch/Exploring
(For those interested -Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 8 Western Ave, Kennebunkport –original home of Shipyard Beer)
3pm leave Kennebunkport for drive to Biddeford for 3:30pm tour of Maineline Exotics (private car collection, specializes in restoration and maintenance of Toyota 2000 GTs)
5 pm leave for drive to Freeport, ME
Hotel Options:
Econo Lodge, 537 US 1, Freeport, ME ($118-$139)
Hampton Inn, 194 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME ($177-$209)
Casco Bay Motor Inn, 107 US 1, Freeport, ME ($135+)
Holiday Inn Express, 450 US 1, Freeport, ME ($164-$194)
Option: 7pm Dinner – Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME
Comment: LL Bean Flagship Store (95 Main St, Freeport) open 24 hour/day
August 25, Saturday, Freeport 8:30 am place TBD for drive to Boothbay Harbor
11:00am arrive Boothbay Harbor for 11:30 am Whale Watch Cruise (looks like only 1 cruise daily at this time of year) 2 hours (need to confirm price/time for 2012 tours)
1:30pm Lunch/Exploring in Boothbay Harbor
3:30pm Leave for drive to Gardiner/Augusta Area

Hotel Options:
Comfort Inn Civic Center, 281 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME ($108-$135)
Quality Inn, 65 Whitten Rd., Augusta, ME ($102 - $120)
Motel 6, 18 Edison Drive (I-95 at Western Ave), Augusta, ME ($73)
Option for Dinner – local restaurant on River – Riverfront Barbeque Grille (Memphis style), 300 Water Street, Augusta, ME
August 26, Sunday
Option: 8:00 am Breakfast at A1 Diner, Gardiner, ME (featured by Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-in, and Dives)
9:30am Walt Dupont, Gardiner, ME – allows about 2.5 hours for visit
(approximately 1.25 hr drive to speedway)_
2:35pm Green Flag Fantasy Speedway Race
199 Reynolds Road Unity Plantation, ME 04988, 207-751-4002
After race, drive to Belfast, ME (drive about 45minutes)
Hotel Options:
Belfast Harbor Inn, 91 Seasport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($99 - $119)
Comfort Inn, US 1, 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($174-$205)
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village, 7 Eagle Avenue at US 1, Belfast, ME ($99-$119)
Option: Craft Brew at Night – Marshall Wharf Brewery (need to verify open on Sunday in late August) beer and snack place
August 27, Monday 8am Meet place TBD
Drive Route 1 through Camden, Rockport, Rockland (allows for stops along the way)
10:30 am Owl’s Head Museum, 117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME (10am – 5pm) (1.5 hrs)
2:30pm Goldenrod Garage, 88 Wardtown Road, Freeport, ME (need to confirm time)
End of Tour in Freeport, ME (another opportunity for LL Bean)
or
Drive to Dover Point, NH and have dinner at Newick’s Restaurant, fresh seafood, lobsters (casual, paper plates) on Great Bay (short distance back to starting point in Portsmouth, NH and I-95)

Notes: Hotels – coastal Maine hotels tend to be pricey due to short season, early booking with cancellation option advisable to get best hotel rates.
Drive – use of Route 1 and other two lane state roads. Avoids use of Interstate I-95.
Trailering – for vehicle/trailer storage use Park/Ride Commuter lot at Pease Trade Port (off I-95)

[39portlander]

On friday's, Blast from the past has it's weekly cruise-in from 5-8pm. After the tour in Biddeford might be worth cruising over to (rte. 5) 114 sokokis trail in east Waterboro, 207-247-8005. Scott

[41ford1]

Thanks Scott, I'll put that on the list. Any possibility of you coming along?

[JM 35 Sedan]

Okay folks Chuck is putting a lot of effort into organizing a great tour. I know many of you who post here live in New England and own some nice cars for touring. It would be great if many of you could join in on this tour so we can get to meet each other and see each others cars. I have personally had a great time attending these Barner's gatherings and tours, have met and made some good friends, seen some awesome cars, and traveled through some spectacular areas of the country. I encourage you to join in on this/these tours and gatherings for some real fun and enjoyment. I also encourage you to stop thinking of reasons why you think you can't make it, and start thinking about what you can do to join in here and do this tour. I am convinced that this will be a tour you will not want to miss.

[39portlander]

Originally Posted by 41ford1

Thanks Scott, I'll put that on the list. Any possibility of you coming along?

Absolutely!! would make it over friday to blast from the past and on sunday meet up over @ Walt's.

Had some fun with him today with valves and adjustable lifters

[oldford2]

We plan to "catch up" with the group on Saturday and tour till the end (Monday). Sure looks like fun.
John

[Dave50]

I am seriously thinking about this. sounds like a great get together

[41ford1]

BTT

If you have an interest in coming along send an email to [email protected] or send me a PM here. I am looking to get a direct contact list going for the tour. If you don't have an vintage Ford ready to roll. Feel free to come along in your daily driver.

[39portlander]

Originally Posted by Dave50

I am seriously thinking about this. sounds like a great get together

Come on up Dave For those "thinking" about it, there is May-July and Sept-Nov with good event's.

Visit www.cruisemaine.net, for 2012 the latest hot rod, classic car & cruise-in guide is available. Got mine on thursday @ Ainslies were Walt Dupont run's the show. May-Sept, 5-8pm route 201, Gardiner. Scott

[oldford2]

Scott,
Thanks for the head's up on the cruise Maine magazine. Just ordered my free copy on their website. Looks like a handy tool for those of us that plan to join the Barners tour in August. John

[41ford1]

BTT,
If there are any Maine barners that saw this one over the last weekend. It was just my better half and I doing some recon of the tour areas again.
I have a mail box set up for this tour. If you have any interest in doing this tour, please send an email to [email protected]. That way I'll be able to keep you informed directly.