Kiwi Lodge recommends:
Food Scene
Good coffee - strong, hot and delicious, is very important in Maine. This coffee shop meets the demands of any big city coffeeholic. They serve very decent bagels too, and other breakfast and lunch food. Free wifi, of course.
10 locals recommend
Java Joe's Corner Cafe
154 Main StGood coffee - strong, hot and delicious, is very important in Maine. This coffee shop meets the demands of any big city coffeeholic. They serve very decent bagels too, and other breakfast and lunch food. Free wifi, of course.
Moving on to lunch and then dinner, the Homestead Kitchen is a long time Farmington staple with a large clientele from the local area. Come early for Sunday lunch or you may miss out on a table. Local musicians entertain - pleasingly - at dinner. Over the last couple of years the new chef has upgraded the menu with very good results, although we liked the older one too.
22 locals recommend
The Homestead Kitchen, Bar & Bakery
186 BroadwayMoving on to lunch and then dinner, the Homestead Kitchen is a long time Farmington staple with a large clientele from the local area. Come early for Sunday lunch or you may miss out on a table. Local musicians entertain - pleasingly - at dinner. Over the last couple of years the new chef has upgraded the menu with very good results, although we liked the older one too.
And over to neighboring Wilton for some very good Italian food at Calzolaio's, located in a former factory with an outside deck overlooking a small but energetic stream. A husband and wife team run this family restaurant. They continue to do menu upgrades. Friendly, competent service.
19 locals recommend
Calzolaio Pasta Company
284 Main StAnd over to neighboring Wilton for some very good Italian food at Calzolaio's, located in a former factory with an outside deck overlooking a small but energetic stream. A husband and wife team run this family restaurant. They continue to do menu upgrades. Friendly, competent service.
Just 45 minutes south of Farmington are the twin towns of Auburn and Lewiston, home to colleges, museums and restaurants. Davinci's is in the old Bates Mill building, lots of brick and beams as well as satisfying Italian and American food. Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone.
32 locals recommend
Davinci's Eatery
150 Mill StJust 45 minutes south of Farmington are the twin towns of Auburn and Lewiston, home to colleges, museums and restaurants. Davinci's is in the old Bates Mill building, lots of brick and beams as well as satisfying Italian and American food. Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone.
Also in a former mill building, Fish Bones gets lots of positive reviews for its seafood and American style cuisine. Some think it rivals the restaurants of Portland. That's something we could argue about as we make our way through the menu, but this restaurant will provide well cooked and easy food, with excellent service. We won't argue about that.
24 locals recommend
Fish Bones Grill
6 70 Lincoln StAlso in a former mill building, Fish Bones gets lots of positive reviews for its seafood and American style cuisine. Some think it rivals the restaurants of Portland. That's something we could argue about as we make our way through the menu, but this restaurant will provide well cooked and easy food, with excellent service. We won't argue about that.
Delicious sandwiches as well as soup, served in many combinations. Excellent lunch stop in Farmington.
6 locals recommend
Soup For You Cafe
222 BroadwayDelicious sandwiches as well as soup, served in many combinations. Excellent lunch stop in Farmington.
Longing for a steak that covers your plate? With a plump baked potato just waiting to be bathed in sour cream and butter? Hungry locals fill this diner/restaurant on weekend evenings; they've had the feedback from friends and family and in they come. Be sure to leave space for the chef's own fruit pies, with a scoop for that perfect finish. Coffee, wine, salad bar too.
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367 Wilton RdLonging for a steak that covers your plate? With a plump baked potato just waiting to be bathed in sour cream and butter? Hungry locals fill this diner/restaurant on weekend evenings; they've had the feedback from friends and family and in they come. Be sure to leave space for the chef's own fruit pies, with a scoop for that perfect finish. Coffee, wine, salad bar too.
Friendly neighborhood restaurant, food is tasty and well cooked, great breakfasts. Guests have enjoyed this place and we do too. Bright, fresh decor, plenty of parking.
Salt & Pepper and Sugar too
843 US-2Friendly neighborhood restaurant, food is tasty and well cooked, great breakfasts. Guests have enjoyed this place and we do too. Bright, fresh decor, plenty of parking.
Sightseeing
One of the first things to hit your mind's eye at the mention of Maine is a lighthouse, preferably surrounded by crashing waves and a giant jumble of rocks. This lighthouse is a real life postcard. Highly photogenic with all necessary attributes of a classic lighthouse, but also a charming little museum that was formerly the keeper's residence. Well trained and friendly docents will happily tell you stories of the past, though the museum has lots of informative and often poignant stories to tell. There's an excellent lobster roll vendor steps away in Fort William Park.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle One of the first things to hit your mind's eye at the mention of Maine is a lighthouse, preferably surrounded by crashing waves and a giant jumble of rocks. This lighthouse is a real life postcard. Highly photogenic with all necessary attributes of a classic lighthouse, but also a charming little museum that was formerly the keeper's residence. Well trained and friendly docents will happily tell you stories of the past, though the museum has lots of informative and often poignant stories to tell. There's an excellent lobster roll vendor steps away in Fort William Park.
Arts & Culture
Step into history with a visit to this round wooden tower, built long ago to get first glimpse of sails on the horizon, heralding another important arrival for the busy port. Docents will fill you in on the many fascinating details of the building and its purpose. Don't miss it! Step up the road afterwards for creative deliciousness at the Blue Spoon, just a block away.
132 locals recommend
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StStep into history with a visit to this round wooden tower, built long ago to get first glimpse of sails on the horizon, heralding another important arrival for the busy port. Docents will fill you in on the many fascinating details of the building and its purpose. Don't miss it! Step up the road afterwards for creative deliciousness at the Blue Spoon, just a block away.
Parks & Nature
A huge state park, just half an hour away from Kiwi Lodge. Too many activities and attractions to describe - here is one of the websites: https://visitmaine.com/things-to-do/parks-and-natural-attractions/mt-blue-state-park
We have our favorite very short, kid-friendly hiking trail through the woods. Just half an hour long, with lots of lookouts, rocks to scramble over, information on what you are seeing, and wonderful views on every side. We'll give you directions in the handout we provide for our guests.
17 locals recommend
Mount Blue State Park
187 Webb Beach RoadA huge state park, just half an hour away from Kiwi Lodge. Too many activities and attractions to describe - here is one of the websites: https://visitmaine.com/things-to-do/parks-and-natural-attractions/mt-blue-state-park
We have our favorite very short, kid-friendly hiking trail through the woods. Just half an hour long, with lots of lookouts, rocks to scramble over, information on what you are seeing, and wonderful views on every side. We'll give you directions in the handout we provide for our guests.
Shopping
Hallowell is a small riverside town oozing with history and antiques. We've tried and enjoyed a couple of restaurants, Slates Bakery & Restaurant, and The Liberal Cup Restaurant. Both have good service and even better food. Only 30 minutes or so from Kiwi Lodge, through scenic, treelined roads with the inevitable lakes along much of the route. But the antiques! Make it easy on yourself and go to the large shop at the further end of the street parallel to the river. On the right, it is called Antiques Mall. There are many small shops inside the one large building. This could take a while. Budget a few hours for Hallowell!
32 locals recommend
Hallowell
Hallowell is a small riverside town oozing with history and antiques. We've tried and enjoyed a couple of restaurants, Slates Bakery & Restaurant, and The Liberal Cup Restaurant. Both have good service and even better food. Only 30 minutes or so from Kiwi Lodge, through scenic, treelined roads with the inevitable lakes along much of the route. But the antiques! Make it easy on yourself and go to the large shop at the further end of the street parallel to the river. On the right, it is called Antiques Mall. There are many small shops inside the one large building. This could take a while. Budget a few hours for Hallowell!
Antique store highly recommended by guests at Kiwi Lodge for the variety of goods sold and reasonable prices. It is close to the township of Farmington, about 20 minutes from Kiwi Lodge.
Frost Antiques & Gifts
1151 Fairbanks RdAntique store highly recommended by guests at Kiwi Lodge for the variety of goods sold and reasonable prices. It is close to the township of Farmington, about 20 minutes from Kiwi Lodge.
One of the best local thrift shops; provides support for the handicapped so you can know that your donations and purchases are helping someone else. Very well kept and well organized, easy to find whatever it is you want to be tempted by. Housewares and books too. Reasonable prices
Touch of Class
309 Wilton RdOne of the best local thrift shops; provides support for the handicapped so you can know that your donations and purchases are helping someone else. Very well kept and well organized, easy to find whatever it is you want to be tempted by. Housewares and books too. Reasonable prices
Large second hand book store on Farmington's Main St. This place has a few comfortable chairs scattered around, and a toilet, so you know they understand serious bibliophiles! Well worth a visit even if you are not looking for anything specific. You will probably find it here!
Twice Sold Tales
155 Main StLarge second hand book store on Farmington's Main St. This place has a few comfortable chairs scattered around, and a toilet, so you know they understand serious bibliophiles! Well worth a visit even if you are not looking for anything specific. You will probably find it here!