5 enjoyable issues to do when you’re in Waldoboro

Keri Lupien desires folks to know there’s much more to Waldoboro than what most of us see passing by means of the Midcoast city on Route 1.

That’s the place the landmark eatery Moody’s Diner is, after all. But only a couple minutes away is Waldoboro’s quaint downtown and a scenic city touchdown.

Lupien is the expertise and stay music reserving agent for the Waldo Theatre, which was inbuilt 1936 and extensively renovated and re-opened in 2021. She took a couple of minutes to share a few of her favourite issues to do and locations to go to on the town. Some are seasonal so test web sites for hours.

Where do you prefer to eat?

I inform everybody {that a} selfmade biscuit with butter and jam at Perch is NOT to
be missed. I may eat one daily for breakfast. Speaking of carbs, I really like consuming the wood-fired pizza at Odd Alewives after which strolling by means of the gardens that present the toppings.
Although they’re closed throughout the winter, it’s additionally a splendidly cozy place on a wet day too.

Where do you go for a drink?

Ida’s Wine Bar at The Waldoboro Inn. Housed within the mansion’s carriage home, that is the place to go for a glass of pure wine. You’re simply as more likely to chat with a first-time customer to Maine, a visible artist from NYC, an area businessperson or simply benefit from the lovely yard gardens. In the winter, the native vibes at The Narrows Tavern present an actual sense of group, particularly if you happen to can catch an area music jam session.

Where do you go to attach with nature?

Riverbrook Preserve, managed by Midcoast Conservancy, is a superb place for a simple hike (or
cross-country ski or snowshoe) on a virtually 400-acre parcel of land that has open fields, deep
woods and exquisite meandering river frontage on the Medomak River.

Where do you go to buy native?

After you’ve gone to Riverbrook Preserve, it’s important to head to Morse’s Sauerkraut, a half-mile up the highway. Besides their world-famous kraut, it’s an excellent place for distinctive stocking stuffers, a hard-to-find bottle of wine for a bunch present, or the very best “girl dinner.” Get some world-class cheese at East Forty Farm and go eat it on the picnic tables down on the town landing when you watch the tide change and take into consideration how candy Waldoboro is. Go to Delano Seafood for the clams — Waldoboro is without doubt one of the main clam harvesting ports in Maine — for certain, however their large collection of recent and frozen seafood, beer and wine, and Maine Made presents is incredible.

What’s a hidden gem in Waldoboro?

I really like Pinky La Rue for a wildly good curated collection of classic clothes, vinyl and housewares. The proprietor, Natalie, is the best.

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