The great success regarding a September 2016 visit to the Moon Over Maine B and B in Ogunquit required following the example of many guests by returning a year later.
Going in mid-October this time provided the dual advantages of the not-bad number of tourists from the year before even being lower and everything in town being open despite being past the truly end-of-summer milestone of Columbus Day Weekend.
The adventure began with a stop in nearby Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The claims to fame of this community include the John Paul Jones House and the historic recreation village of Strawberry Banke. The streets and the stores were active but free of large crowds.
The Kittery, Maine outlets on the New Hampshire/Maine border were the next stop. The "hits" this time in the hit-or-miss world of outlet shopping included $20 first-quality Saucony running shoes and a "samples" sale at the Brooks Brothers outlet. Getting a one-of-a-kind button-down shirt and an equally unique tie for good prices were highlights.
Traffic being light to moderate on the road to Ogunquit kept the trip moving along well. Arriving at the inn and parking in a favorite spot truly felt like coming home.
Innkeeper/photographer/realtor/community leader Rick Barber and inn dogs Ty and Hope being at their greeting spots in the front hall provided an additional warm sense of welcome.
Staying in "Mars" this time expanded the exploration of the Mooniverse that began with "Jupiter" and moved onto "Venus" last year. Mars aptly is painted red; the amenities in this room with a queen bed include a private balcony that also serves as a private entrance. Although your not-so-humble reviewer is a man, he has a slight preference for being from Venus over Mars despite Mars having a little more of a view.
No trip to the Moon is complete without having the scrumptious handmade scones for breakfast. Rick also provides bagels, yogurt, cereal, and other treats.
Spending roughly 24 hours in Ogunquit in mid-October shows that the inn and the community both are entities for all seasons. Although some inns close for a few months, most restaurants and stores seem to be open year-round.
Further, the Ogunquit Playhouse also operates far beyond the summer stock season. Another change is that the emphasis of the productions that used to center around '70s sitcom stars such as Sally Struthers and Eddie "Big Ragu" Mekka now entices current and future Broadway stars to strut their stuff in Maine. (The playhouse was presenting a band-new musical version of "From Here to Eternity" during this recent visit.)
A discussion about cooler weather activities prompted Barber to share news of the December 8-10, 2017 Christmas by the Sea celebration in Ogunquit; he noted that he is booked solid that weekend.
The bottom line regarding all this is that no one should have any reservations about staying at Moon. Your visit will be wonderful, and the area will offer plenty of choices to keep you busy and happy whenever you come.
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