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08/06/2023

is back open on Main Street in Yarmouth, ME!

We stopped by on Day 2 of their launch week and enjoyed some shares and entrees.

Pro Tip: Our favorite dish was the hummus with house made pickled veggies and naan 😋 (photo 2) but we’re also a sucker for any kind of brussels!

09/11/2022

Boston in the fall 🍁 🍂
Truly nothing like it.

📍Boston Public Garden | Boston, MA
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On the Blog:
⭐️ The Ultimate Boston One-Day Itinerary

07/11/2022

🍎 Being north of means being closer to all the best apple orchards!!

This year we tried in New Gloucester, which had a TON of (a favorite of course).

- they were hidden in the back 😏. We almost missed them!

Do you have a favorite local orchard? Drop it below, I’m always down to mix it up and try something new!

31/10/2022

🎃 Have you tried all the local Maine pumpkin beers yet?

A few weeks ago, we had a crew over to do a blind taste test & the reviews were scary good! Final rankings below:

#1 Pumpkin Head by
#2 Pumpkin Party by Lone Pine Brewing Company]
#3 Gourd Lord by
#4 Carnival of Horrors by Lone Pine Brewing Company]

Pumpkin Head (lager) -
Even in a blind taste test, this popular seasonal beer still came out on top! The blend of spices just can’t be beat.

Pumpkin Party (ale) -
This spiced ale is a little more mellow and is a great easy drinking pumpkin ale.

Gourd Lord (lager)-
Love the name, and love the take on a pumpkin ale that’s truly a little more gourd-forward and less about the pumpkin spice. It tastes like you just bit into a pumpkin, in a good way!

Carnival of Horrors (stout)-
You stout lovers out there will LOVE this beer! Thick and sweet, all the best fall flavors are wrapped up in this tasty beer.

Which pumpkin beers have you tried and enjoyed?

👻 Happy Halloween!

24/10/2022

Just another reason to be sure that Cambridge is on your Boston area must-see list 🍁

📍MIT Campus, Cambridge MA

Having lived in Cambridge for 5 years, I always start my tours here. There’s so much history and beauty just on the other side of the river from Boston!

Find my full Boston itinerary at the link in my bio 🤍

18/10/2022

One of the major draws to Portland is the historic waterfront
downtown area called the 'Old Port'.

No matter what time of year, the
Old Port offers a lively scene - from lobstermen brining in their daily
catch, to bustling restaurants and coastal shops.

Personally, I love to
walk the old brick sidewalks and imagine the industries of past
decades being operated on these streets and the stories these
buildings could tell.

The Old Port is the perfect backdrop for a day's adventure or weekend
trip, so if you find yourself looking for a few ideas while you're in town,
check out my local's list of 9 fun things to do in the Old Port, now on the blog!

03/10/2022

This is your reminder to soak up every last minute of outdoor brewery evenings, folks! 🍻

📍 | Boston, MA

Tag a local brewery YOU’RE going to visit this month below 👇🏻

27/09/2022

If you know me, you know there's two things I love: a city and a ranked list.

With the summer so short here in Portland ME, I took it upon myself last season to try and rate *all* the iced coffees on the peninsula.

It was a daunting task, but someone had to do it.

On the Blog: My 7 top-rated iced coffees on the Portland peninsula for your caffeinated enjoyment!

How many have you tried? And more importantly, what should I rank next??

*Each photo is tagged, but head over to the blog for the full review*

16/09/2022

Portland To Do:
cocktails at ☑️

Via Vecchia is for sure on my ‘must visit’ cocktail spot list. The others your ask? Coming soon to a blog near you!

10/09/2022

Little Maine towns have my 🤍

There’s so much to explore in downeast Maine, including this little town of Stonington on Deer Isle.

Follow for more New England inspo and itineraries 🦞

# visitmaine

06/09/2022

My parents are living their best life in the Azores, Portugal this week and I can’t help but reminisce about our trip there three years ago 😍

We had 7 days to explore San Miguel island and there was SO much to do, I helped plan a 12 day trip for my parents! Check back for BOTH itineraries live on the blog soon!

Specific questions? Drop them in the comments below 👇🏻

04/09/2022

Take a break from the urban bustle and explore some of Maine's scenic natural habitats 🌲🌳

Not a hiker or short on time, but still want to explore what Maine has to offer? Find my list of 5 Easy Nature Walks all within a few miles of Portland on the Gracie Goes blog!

Link in bio 👆🏼

29/08/2022

You’re in Portland, ME for one meal, where do you go? 👇🏻 Drop your favs below!

is always on my rec list. Lobster rolls, classic local draft list, & a wharf view? A perfect bite-sized piece of Maine 🦞

27/08/2022

📍Mount Cardigan, NH

3155 ft
1200 vertical ft
3.3 mi loop
2 hours
Canaan, New Hampshire

I mean, is there anything better than a mountaintop view?

If you’re looking for a easy-moderate NH day hike, this one’s for you! I grew up hiking Mount Cardigan with my family, so can confirm that it’s kid-friendly as well.

Take the West Ridge Trail for the most direct route to the summit, and happy climbing!

25/08/2022

Summer don’t leave just yet! ☀️

Find this roofdeck - complete with airstream serving tacos (!!) - at in Portland, ME & soak up the last of those rays!

23/08/2022

🌟 On the blog: How to see the best of Boston (& a little of Cambridge) if you only have one day in town!

Check out the link in my bio for the complete guide! Smash that bookmark button to save for your next trip or send to a friend 🙂

…….
Boston will forever be my favorite city. Hands down, no contest. I moved to Boston in 2015 for work and overnight became a city girl. I love everything this beautiful, bustling, historic city has to offer and will talk your ear off about it if you let me!

But instead, let me give you the grand one-day-tour from Harvard Yard, Cambridge to the North End of Boston! Save this guide for your next trip to New England or pass it along to your next friend visiting the city.

And don’t forget to bring your best walking shoes, there’s a lot of ground to cover 😅

22/08/2022

POV: you just woke up in a delightful bed & breakfast in Camden, ME. You come down for breakfast, unassumingly order the blueberry pancakes, and get THIS feast 😍 Life is good.

In June 2020, Maine was closed to all out-of-state visitors, so we took the time to explore more local destinations! Our anniversary trip to brought us to , where we were the first guests welcomed back after the initial long C0vid pause.

Matt and Dan were phenomenal hosts - every detail was carefully curated and Windward House had the cutest classic b&b rooms and the coziest common areas, including a fire pit in the garden!

So do yourself a favor and check them out on your next Camden trip! J still dreams about these pancakes…

19/08/2022

📍Octant Hotel, Ponta Delgata
Azores

Always a sucker for a roof deck 😍

When we stayed at this hotel 3 years ago it was called the Azor. Now under new management, the Octant in Ponta Delgata looks to have kept most of the same look & feel of the previous establishment.

The Azor was one of our favorite overnight spots on the island - besides their roof deck pool & bar with stunning views of the city, the breakfast here was bar none👌🏼👌🏼 I’d go back just for that spread alone 😂

Full article on Ponta Delgata, Azores coming soon!

16/08/2022

📸 Looking for the most iconic spots in Boston? My ‘Boston in One-Day’ blog post will take you from Harvard Yard to the North End and all the best IG-worthy stops in between, including Acorn Street 👆🏼.

Use the link in my bio to check it out!

15/08/2022

🌟New Post🌟

There’s nothing I love more than a few hours to spare and the chance to wander & explore a new city!

That exact opportunity presented itself a few weeks ago while in Pittsburgh for some dear friends’ wedding.

Turns out, you can see (and taste) a lot of the Lawrenceville district of Pittsburgh in a morning!

Check out my new post on the blog to learn more about:

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📍 & more!

10/08/2022

📍Bern, Switzerland🇨🇭

Things they don’t tell you about 30 - jet-lag hits a little harder 😂

Still in recovery but cannot WAIT to share my trip all over the Swiss Alps with you all!

🌟Fairytale cities
🌟Glaciers
🌟 and SO MANY COWS

are coming at ya soon. Stay tuned!

27/07/2022

It’s live, folks!!
Gracie Goes Blog is online 💻

After much hard work, I am so excited to share this with you all!

If you know me, you know that nothing brings me more joy than playing tour guide around my stunning New England home & planning detailed trip itineraries.

My first four articles are now live and I’m so excited for all the others I have planned 🤗

So take a quick break & check out graciegoesblog.com (link also in bio), and comment and share if you like what you see!

Current Articles:
📍 7 Best Iced Coffees in Portland ME
📍The Ultimate Boston One-Day Itinerary
📍5 Easy Nature Walks around Portland, ME
📍All About Gracie Goes

Coming articles include:
📍Making the Most of One Day in Portland ME
📍Joshua Tree + Death Valley in 10 Days
📍The Ultimate PCH Guide
📍10 Free Date Night Ideas in Portland ME
…and so many more 😁

Stay tuned for travel dos & don’ts, personal recommendations, and detailed directions for your next trip 🤍

via .app

26/07/2022

📍Jordan Pond | Acadia National Park

Where are you vacationing this summer? Maine, I hope!

Would you be interested in a 1 Day, 2-3 Day, or Week Long guide to Acadia? Comment below and I’ll get to work! 👇🏻

06/07/2022

whoopie pies + ice cream
the ultimate Maine treat 🍦

Find this scrupulous cone at in Kennebunkport, ME!

And while you’re there, might as well try a few other fan favorite flavors like Honey Vanilla, Rhubard Sage, and Spicy Rocky Road … 🤤

Special thanks to for the opportunity to collaborate this summer 🤍 Give them a follow for the the best scoops across New England!

03/07/2022

Ever wanted to visit Maine? Not sure where to start? 🦞

Be sure to check out my coming posts on BEST hikes around Maine, TOP 7 ice coffees in Portland, and FAVORITE date night ideas….

**Update** I had every intention on launching the official last week, but a few things came up. Hopefully we will be live in the coming weeks!! You’ll see it here first, so stay tuned!

09/06/2022

Because who doesn’t love a perfect sunset 🌅

c o m i n g • s o o n

Keep an eye out for more hikes, recs, and sunset spots coming soon to !

📍Mackworth Island | Falmouth, ME

03/06/2022

📍Mackworth Island | Falmouth, ME

I cannot WAIT to share some of my favorite spots around New England with you all, like this easy ~1 mi walk right outside of Portland, ME.

Mackworth Island boast classic Maine scenes in every season. Also, could the pet cemetery found there be the inspiration for Stephen King’s famous novel? 😲

29/05/2022

☀️ Memorial Day weekend means summer in New England is HERE!

What activities are you most looking forward to this summer? Drop the emoji below:

🏔 Hiking
🛶 Canoe/SUP/Kayaking
🏙 City hopping
🏖 Beaching
🍦 Ice cream stops
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Vacations

Or something else?

📍Mount Cardigan | Orange/Alexandria, NH via .app

25/05/2022

📍Joshua Tree National Park, CA

[Coming Soon]

Aside from the best New England jaunts, you’ll also find my itineraries for trips to the Azores, Joshua Tree National Park, Pacific Coast Highway (how to do the whole drive in 10 days!), and more on Gracie Goes Blog!

I want to make it as simple as possible for everyone to take trips to magical places - even the most disorganized among us 😉

My itineraries are chocked full of dos and don’t, personal recommendations, and detailed directions. Feel free to copy-paste my adventures or use the info as a launching point for your own!

23/05/2022

hey everyone!
I’m so happy to have you here 🤍

My name is Gracie and I can’t wait to share some of my favorite places and adventures with you!

You see, I have this problem. I go a little overboard when I plan trips. And I LOVE to plan trips. I also happen to live in and absolutely live for playing tour guide around Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

For years now, friends and family members have been asking me for recommendations around New England, as well as for my itineraries for past trips to the Azores, Joshua Tree National Park, the Pacific Coast Highway…and quite honestly I got tired of emailing my detailed plans. So here we are - me with a new hobby and you (hopefully) with some new places to explore and local recommendations to try!

No, this is not my full-time job (more about that another day), but once-upon-a-time, giving tours was! I never tire of showing people around my favorite cities, and I hope to be able to give you all a glimpse of these exciting places through my blog & this IG account.

so smash that follow button and stay tuned!

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Could you ask for a more perfect activity to enjoy a lovely Maine fall day🍁 Just 30 min north of Portland, @pinelandfarms in New Gloucester offers views of their stunning grounds, working farmhouses, and a CORN MAZE. Book your day passes online for just $6. TBH the jury’s out on who enjoyed the maze more, the kids or the adults 🙋🏻‍♀️ #maine #visitmaine #mainefarms #mainefoliage #leafpeeping #newgloucestermaine #pinelandfarms #fallactivities #mainelife

✔️ Just go ahead and add the Swiss Alps to your hiking bucket list now… Schynige Platte was far and away my favorite hike from our time in Switzerland. With 11.5 miles and 2900ft of elevation gain, this was not your “casual” day hike, but man-oh-man did the views make the sore muscles worth it. Besides being an indescribably stunning ridge line hike, the trail from Schynige Platte to First features plentiful glacier sightings, a detour around the most iconically beautiful Swiss lake, and a mountaintop beer stop as reward for your hard work 🍻 #graciegoes #graciegoesblog #swisstravel #swisshiking #swissalps #switzerland #schynigeplatte #hikethealps #travelblog #travelswitzerland #besthiking #hikeswitzerland #travel

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