Midcoast Maine
A pedestrian footbridge links two sides of Boothbay Harbor, and is a popular spot for a simple, quiet stroll and a selfie in front of all the boats. In…
Must-see attractions in Maine
Southern Maine Coast
A pretty stretch of beach, inland walking areas, a small nature center, picnic spots and a rare (for this far north) grove of tupelo trees can all be…
Midcoast Maine
This photogenic mid-19th-century lighthouse and keeper's cottage sits in a small, scenic state park outside of Rockland. It's a five-minute walk from the…
Down East
A much-loved gathering place in Blue Hill, the library has changing art exhibitions and hosts story times and hands-on activities for kids. From late June…
Down East
Dating from the 18th century, this two-story Colonial home was one of the first houses built in Castine (a forested wilderness at the time). Guided tours…
Southern Maine Coast
If you're, like, really into specific genres of urban mass transit, you're in for a treat here: on the outskirts of town, this family friendly museum has…
Inland Maine
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bangor, the Maine Discovery Museum has fun, hands-on activities for the under-12 crowd. You can go for a…
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Southern Maine Coast
Dramatically situated overlooking the Atlantic, this petite museum houses an excellent collection of American paintings, sculptures and photographs…
Mount Desert Island
This pretty stretch of rocky shoreline backed by pine forest is reached by a short trail (one-mile round-trip) that starts near the Great Cranberry Island…
Down East
On Lubec's main drag, this photogenic wood-and-shingle complex was one of over 40 herring smokehouses operating in the area during the 19th century. Here,…
Midcoast Maine
There are several miles of forested hiking trails here, including an easy 10-minute hike to a 485ft summit. It yields a spectacular view all the way to…
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Southern Maine Coast
Wildlife lovers adore wandering these 2250 acres of protected coastal ecosystems, with 7 miles of hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails past…
Acadia National Park
Botany buffs will appreciate the detail of these acre-sized botanic gardens, which show 12 of Acadia's biospheres in miniature, from bog and coniferous…
Southern Maine Coast
This complex of galleries and studios, noticeable thanks to its outside rotating wind sculptures, attracts crowds of art lovers and those who just want a…
Midcoast Maine
Perched over Rockland harbor (and sharing a building with the town's visitor center), this nifty little museum features vintage Fresnel lenses, foghorns,…
Down East
This small, one-room gallery stages changing exhibitions throughout the warm months. It's a fine place to discover local arts and artisans (with many…
Portland
This small gallery, attached to the Maine College of Art, showcases an ever-shifting slate of modern artists, and hosts frequent readings, workshops, pop…
Southern Maine Coast
Besides boasting an excellent name, Gooch Beach tends to have relatively lighter crowds in summer (relatively) and boasts wide, sandy areas that are…
Inland Maine
The towering 31ft statue of Paul Bunyan has watched over Bangor since the 1950s, but the ax-wielding lumberman isn't getting much love these days. His…
North Maine Woods
Moosehead Lake’s colorful history is preserved in the Moosehead Marine Museum, next to the dock that shelters the SS Katahdin. The museum also operates…
Midcoast Maine
Besides having perhaps the perfect name for a Maine state park, Moose Point also boasts tide pools, a rocky coastline, groves of dark-green woods and…
Southern Maine Coast
In the heart of the Kennebunk Historic District, this museum is a campus of buildings dating from 1810 to 1860. Themed exhibitions explore local history…
Down East
This deep, narrow lake draws locals on hot summer days who come for a dip off the tiny beach on the southern end. The lake is quite long, so you'll need a…
Southern Maine Coast
This combination zoo and amusement park makes for a diverting afternoon for families with children. You can pay a reduced rate (adult/child $14.75/9) to…
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunkport proper has only one stretch of sand, the small Colony Beach on Ocean Ave, which is dominated by the Colony Hotel.
Western Maine
Just behind the visitor center in Rangeley town, this park is a scenic spot in which to enjoy a picnic.
Midcoast Maine
From Lincolnville (6 miles north of Camden on US 1), hop on the ferry to this small resort island (population 570), one of the finest places for cycling…
University of Maine Museum of Art
Inland Maine
The small University of Maine Museum of Art is the northernmost art museum on the Maine Art Museum Trail (www.maineartmuseums.org). It’s not the largest…
Down East
History boffins may like to visit the historic tavern (now a museum) where planning for one of the earliest naval engagements of the Revolutionary War…
International Museum of Cryptozoology
Portland
Bigfoot, yetis, specter moose and other cryptids share the spotlight at this one-of-a-kind museum. Cryptids are animals thought by mainstream science to,…
Midcoast Maine
Under the remit of the Pejepscot Historical Society, the Pejepscot Museum displays changing exhibits relating to Brunswick history, with photographs and…
Portland
This small art installation honors a local fighter pilot who fought in WWII and Korea. Four 9ft-high granite standing stones inscribed with virtues…
Midcoast Maine
The first prison in the district of Maine opened in 1811 and, surprisingly, remained in operation until 1953. The hilltop structure of granite, brick and…
North Maine Woods
A reminder of a time when blast furnaces and charcoal kilns smelted iron all day, these iron works were built in 1843 and used for about 30 years…
Midcoast Maine
Rockport's biggest attraction? That may well be the granite statue of Andre the Seal. Andre was a crowd-pleasing showboat who swam to the harbor every…
Midcoast Maine
This small library is a useful spot to stop, decompress and meet a knowledgeable local. If anything else, you might just need to borrow a book. Despite…
Midcoast Maine
On the way north out of Belfast, stop in at Waterfall Arts, a nonprofit contemporary arts center that hosts exhibitions, lectures, art classes, musical…
Midcoast Maine
A studio and gallery exhibiting the bright paintings by a trio of local women. Also has highly regarded painting workshops and classes throughout the year…
Down East
Maine's northernmost lighthouse is Whitlocks Mill Light, visible from a rest area 3.5 miles southeast of Calais. To spot the lighthouse, look for the sign…
Southern Maine Coast
This small, landscaped park has paved paths and some nice views out onto the water; it's a good access point for the Cliff Walk.
