7 Photos That Sum Up Maine in the Summertime

We're barely two weeks into summer but Instagram is flooded with typical Maine summer scenes from ocean front lobster rolls to lakeside Summer-edition brews. These photos will remind you of all the things you need to fit into your summer schedule before fall rolls in (which we all know will probably be here in 6 days).

Lobster Rolls at Portland Lobster Company

Let's just get this one out of the way. Of course summer means lobster rolls, preferably somewhere on the water if you can get it.

Drive-In Theaters Are Open

Catch a movie without leaving the bed of your pick-up.

OOB Pier

Sometimes the area beneath the Pier is prettier than the actual Pier above it.

Summer Beers

Get your fill of Shipyard Summer, Gritty's Vacationland, and all the other beer summer editions before Pumpkinhead starts taking it's place on the shelves.

Nautical Adventures

The guy with the boat becomes the most popular guy in town. With so much coastline and tons of lakes, Mainers know that summertime is best spent on the water.

Strawberries

Nothing is sweeter than an in-season strawberry fresh picked from the farm. I have two words for you: Strawberry Shortcake.

Local Hard Serve Ice Cream

Summer in Maine is not the time for chain restaurant ice cream. Find yourself a local scoop, like this delightful gummy bear sundae at Bayley's in Scarborough.