I know it's a little far out but i'll be doing Boston, Maine, and Canada in late July early August. Planning to start the trip in Boston on Friday the 24th or 31st of July and spend about 3 days there maybe 4. I have to go to some place called Bar Harbor in Maine (wife said so). We'll definitely take the ferry to Yarmouth, Canada for a day or overnight trip.

As far as Boston goes i've been before but would be more interested in meeting some Massholes, it's the one condition i've been "allowed" to put on the trip. As far as Maine goes any suggestions would be welcomed. As for Yarmouth I haven't been able to locate authorized Habanos shops, any help from botl's north of the border would be greatly appreciated. Not that i've thought about strapping cc's to my wife and kids like sticks of tnt. :-)

Thanks for any help you can give.
-Richard
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well we can certainly help you out! I'm going out on a limb to recommend Churcill's Lounge in Boston so your missus can shop at Quincy Marketplace/Faneuil Hall while have a nice herf across the street! Sound like a plan?
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Richard keep us informed when the time gets closer and we'll herf buddy! :-)
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and the Boston Aquarium is right across the street, so you can keep the kids entertained too!

:-) Im down! keep us in the loop

Bar Harbor is pretty far up there... you might be smokin with some moose...

seriously though, watch out for moose.
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thanks for the tips on entertaining the fam so i can escape. i'll keep an eye for the moose too.
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Depending on you exact dates there are usually some pretty good free outdoor concerts that time of year.
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Too far north for me Richard,can't help...
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I fixed this for you. :-)
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Here's some Maine shops to check out...

The Cigar and Smoke Shoppe - N/A
407 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0002
frank@cigarsmokeshoppe.com
http://www.cigarsmokeshoppe.com
M-Th 9:30AM - 7:00PM
F-Sa 9:30AM - 9:00PM
Su 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Dad's Smoke Shop - 3 Cigars
44 Alfred Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-7479
http://www.dadssmokeshop.com
M-Sa 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Wall humidors with a very decent selection, hard not to find something new.
Intimate sitting area with good ventilation and free WiFi.

Jenney Station Tobacconist - N/A
105 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME, 04011
(207) 725-6323
M-Sa 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Freeport Trading Company - 3 Cigars
9 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4669
M-Tu 9:00AM - 6:00PM
W-Sa 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Su 20:00AM - 5:00PM
Very large walkin humidor with a
great selection (the only Tatuaje retailer in Maine).
Very close to the shopping in Freeport, just missing a lounge.

The General's Cigar - N/A
24 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
(207) 967-2906
M-W 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Th-Sa 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Su 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Joe's Smoke Shop - 1 Cigar
665 Congress Street
Portland, ME, 04101
(207) 773-3656
M-Sa 6:00AM - 11:00PM
Su 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Small walkin humidor with limited selection.
More of a convenience store.

Maine Smoke Shop - 1 Cigar
618 US Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-4413
M-Sa 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Su 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Walkin humidor with basic selections. No lounge.

Calabash - 4 Cigars
Jetport Plaza
425 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 774-8673
http://www.habanacigarcafe.com
M-Sa 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Su 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Good size walkin humidor with the standard lines and a few premiums.
Very nice lounge with couches and large TV's.
They also have a decent menu.

Just let us know the timing on Boston! :-)
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thanks for the info, just pissed off my wife with this. trip is looking better already. she's only concerned with whale watching trips and national parks.
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Very welcome! I enjoyed Dad's a lot but Calabash is the better all around shop. Calabash is also very close to the Maine Mall in Portland. :-)
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She can catch a whale watch from the Aquarium I think so you'll have hours to relax with some fine smokes.
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looking for any recommendations on places to stay while in Boston. looks like it will be that 3-4 week of June. Hotel prices in Boston are insane, $240 for an embassy suites! i've checked all the major sites, any ideas would be appreciated. only requirement is that it be somewhat kid friendly meaning clean.
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Boston is very expensive Rich...there should be cities just outside of Boston that might be cheaper...keep in mind that Boston is very small so getting around is easy...
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Plenty of cool cigar shops and smoking places in Boston. Some of the oldest tobacconists in North America, are here in Boston.
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I've seen decent prices in Newton, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, South Boston, and "Back Bay area". Should I stay away from any of these? I was trying not to rent a car until we leave Boston for Maine.
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All are good places and prices. Boston and Cambridge should be all you need especially if your time is at a premium.
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You could stay in Lowell... talk about an adventure! :-)
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There is a Marriott right off the highway in Quincy... im not positive, but i believe its walking distance to the T (subway).
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If he wants a real adventure, he could stay in Lynn.:-)
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