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Attention, foodies: Maine has one of the best food tours in the U.S., according to USA Today readers

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Attention, foodies: Maine has one of the best food tours in the U.S., according to USA Today readers

You can even tour with your pup.

Maine Day Ventures
Maine Day Ventures customers on a food tour. Maine Day Ventures

By Kristi Palma

With more than a dozen food tours on its menu, a woman-owned business in Maine has gained nationwide attention.

Maine Day Ventures in Portland, formerly Maine Foodie Tours, was named among the 10 best food tours in America by USA Today readers on Wednesday, part of its 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It ranked No. 9 on the list.

“Going on a food tour is not only a great way to discover the local culture, history, and flavors of a destination, but also a fun way to meet new people who share your passion for food and travel,” USA Today wrote.

Here’s what USA Today had to say about Maine Day Ventures, owned by Pam Laskey, which is celebrating its 15th season this year:

“Explore traditional seafood standards and gourmet bites along with craft breweries and artisanal distillers on this collection of tours with Maine Day Ventures. “Savor & Saunter Portland’s East End” is a tour featuring kale handrolls, kombucha, and more, or go traditional and learn about lobsters on an “Old Port Seafood Lovers'” tour. One of their several options is sure to get you salivating, including the “Doggy & Me” tour for you and your pups.”

— USA Today’s 10Best

“We’re sincerely grateful to everyone who has been a part of our journey — from our valued restaurant partners & our cherished guests, to our amazing team of tour guides who take pride in showcasing Maine’s culinary pioneers,” the company posted on its Facebook page. “Your support has led us to be voted as the 9th Best Food Tour in the Nation.”

The No. 1 food tour in America is Columbus Food Adventures in Ohio, which offers walking tours, private tours, and by-van excursions.

For the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards lists, USA Today travel experts select 20 nominees in topics from food to lodging, destinations to things to do. Then the publication asks readers to cast votes to determine the top 10.

Attention, foodies: Maine has one of ...