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ne Travel Great Cape Clockwise from top, a Cape Elizabeth beach, the Inn by the Sea , seafood paella at Sea Glass, Portland Head. comes canines with handmade treats at turndown, a doggy menu, and massages. Whether enjoying the Inn's five acres of seaside gardens, patting a pooch by the lounge fireplace, or melting into a fluffy robe and watching the sea from your suite, you'll surely be smitten. innbythesea.com Eat destination Cape Escape Portland, ME, may be the birthplace of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, but travel a mere five miles southeast and you'll encounter yet another landmark—Cape Elizabeth, Maine's lesserknown nirvana, dotted with lighthouses and luminous landscapes. spring is an ideal season to head north to Maine to enjoy a hike or bike ride, spot a moose, or delight in a slice of wild blueberry pie. But before you set your GPS for one of the state's betterknown destinations, check out Cape Elizabeth, a little slice of heaven brimming with natural beauty and history and home to New England's most photographed and beloved lighthouse, Portland Head. The gem, which is residence to three coastal state parks, is outlined by jagged shores and beautiful beaches, not to mention one of the most enchanting inns on the planet. Stay The Inn by the Sea offers its own brand of coastal luxury, fusing eco-friendly living with a refreshingly smart and stylish sophistication. Your visit begins with a smiling bellhop escorting you to one of 61 gorgeously appointed rooms, where he'll show you how to light the fireplace with a remote control and remind you of the mile-long private beach boardwalk. Guests can learn of the Inn's commitment to nature and get pampered at the spa with a Sea Waves massage, which combines motions and sounds that evoke those of the ocean. The Inn also wel- Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich from the Inn by the Sea's Sea Glass restaurant combines his Argentine roots with Maine fare to whip up original creations, including his signature Gulf of Maine seafood paella. The menu caters to vegetarians and gluten-free patrons while also paying tribute to dessert lovers with goodies like the Sea Glass Peanut Butter Buster Parfait. innbythesea.com. Foodies will delight in Culinary Walking Tours in nearby Portland's Old Port. Eat your way through the harbor and its history by sampling Maine favorites like smoked seafood, artisan cheeses, handcrafted ales, and wild blueberry preserves. mainefoodietours.com. Be sure to try a cinnamon bun at The Good Table Restaurant. Locals and tourists enjoy good, reasonably priced food and friendly service. thegoodtablerestaurant.net See Take a ride or stroll to Fort Williams Park to see the state's oldest lighthouse, Portland Head. Commissioned by George Washington, it is the most visited and photographed lighthouse in New England. Also stop by Cape Elizabeth Light and Two Light State Park. portlandheadlight. com. Visitors this spring can purchase tickets to the Winslow Homer Studio where American artist Winslow Homer lived and painted many of his masterpieces from 1883 until his death. A National Historic Landmark, the Studio is located in Prouts Neck. portlandmuseum.org. The Casco Bay Ferry System provides an easy way to cruise around Casco Bay or visit the area and one of its islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise, lobster bake, or summertime music cruise. cascobaylines.com —Stacey Marcus 50 nshoremag.com May/June 2013 REV_NSMayJune13_NE_Travel.indd 50 3/22/13 1:36 PM