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Maine

Maine offers numerous adventures, from summiting jagged peaks to kayaking cliff-lined shores. With vast forests, seaside villages and island getaways, the state invites seemingly limitless wandering.

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Baxter State Park

North Maine Woods

One of Maine's most stunning protected areas, Baxter State Park is a verdant wilderness encompassing nearly 210,000 acres. Some 215 miles of trails draw…
Cutler Coast Public Lands

Down East

This little-known reserve a few miles northeast of Cutler has hiking trails amid spectacular coastal scenery. If you've visited Acadia National Park and…
Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies

Down East

Nervous Nellie's cooks up delicious jams and chutneys the old-fashioned way from its base on Deer Isle. It's well worth making the trip to load up on jars…
Maine Maritime Museum

Midcoast Maine

There's a palpable mix of reflective nostalgia and horizon-scanning adventure at this wonderful museum, which preserves the Kennebec's long shipbuilding…
Cadillac Mountain

Acadia National Park

Don't leave the park without driving – or hiking – to the 1530ft summit of Cadillac Mountain. For panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, walk the paved 0.5…
Roosevelt Cottage

Down East

The highlight of a trip to Campobello Island is a visit to the 34-room 'cottage' where Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt spent many fine summers. Free guided…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Midcoast Maine

These magnificent gardens are one of the state's most popular attractions. The verdant waterfront kingdom has 270 acres, with groomed trails winding…
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

Midcoast Maine

Tackle the rugged stone breakwater that stretches almost 1 mile into Rockland Harbor from Jameson Point at the harbor's northern shore. Made of granite…

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Best Things to Do

With its 100-mile wilderness and wind-flapping windjammers, Maine has tons of things to do. But these are the best.

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Things to Know

If you’re planning a trip to Maine, you’re in good company — one of the state’s nicknames is Vacationland. Here's what you should know before you go.

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Transportation

Public transport may not be plentiful in Maine, but its buses and trains offer incredible views. Here's everything you need to know about getting around.

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Money and Costs

Maine is incredibly popular and that brings high prices. But there are ways to visit on a budget and we've got all the insider info you need to do it.

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Best Road Trips

There's no better way to explore the wildly beautiful landscapes of Maine than on a road trip. Here are five of our favorites.

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