The town went into kind of a deep slumber for decades until the 1950's, when artists began moving here. They helped preserve the town's Victorian character, and that brought the tourists. In the East, for my money, it's hard to beat the Maine coast . Time hasn't stopped here, but it sure has slowed down. The best time to visit the Maine coast is late August or early September.
Prices drop, the crowds thin, and with any luck, the good weather remains.