Lobster Shacks: A Road-Trip Guide to New England's Best Lobster Stops
If your perfect road trip includes fresh lobster rolls, ocean views, and hidden coastal gems, Lobster Shacks is the guidebook you'll want riding shotgun. This beautifully illustrated travel guide takes readers on a delicious journey to more than 75 of the best lobster shacks throughout New England, from Connecticut to the rocky coast of Maine.
Written by longtime lobster shack enthusiast Mike Urban, this updated edition goes beyond restaurant recommendations. Each featured stop includes fascinating local history, stories of the families behind the shacks, menu highlights, and easy-to-follow driving directions. Along the way, you'll discover lobster recipes, regional legends, and insights into New England's commercial fishing traditions, making this book as entertaining as it is informative.
Filled with 223 full-color photographs, Lobster Shacks is the perfect companion for summer vacations, coastal road trips, lobster lovers, and anyone looking to experience authentic New England one lobster roll at a time. It also makes a thoughtful gift for foodies, travelers, and anyone who dreams of the Maine coast.
Why You'll Love It
- Explore more than 75 of New England's best lobster shacks
- Covers Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine
- Written by lobster shack expert Mike Urban
- Updated edition with new recommendations and travel information
- Includes local history, owner stories, and menu highlights
- Features driving directions for every destination
- Includes lobster recipes, legends, and fishing industry insights
- Filled with 223 full-color photographs
- Perfect for road trips, vacations, and gift giving
Book Details
- Author: Mike Urban
- Full-color photography throughout
- 223 color photographs
- Covers lobster shacks across New England
- Travel and food guide
FAQ
What is Lobster Shacks about?
Lobster Shacks is a travel guide featuring more than 75 of the best lobster shacks throughout New England. It includes restaurant recommendations, local history, owner stories, menu highlights, driving directions, recipes, and coastal traditions.
Does this book include lobster shacks in Maine?
Yes! Maine is one of the featured destinations, along with Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Is this book good for planning a New England road trip?
Absolutely. The book is designed as a road-trip guide, making it easy to discover iconic lobster shacks and hidden coastal favorites throughout New England.
Who is the author of Lobster Shacks?
The book is written by Mike Urban, a longtime lobster shack enthusiast who traveled throughout New England to update this edition with the latest recommendations.
Is Lobster Shacks a good gift?
Yes! It's a wonderful gift for food lovers, travelers, lobster enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys exploring the Maine and New England coast.
Does the book include photos?
Yes. The guide features 223 full-color photographs showcasing lobster shacks, coastal scenery, and the unique character of each destination.
