Acadia National Park, Maine

Lonely PlanetOct 1

A Guide to Maine

Lacing up your hiking boots, experiencing farm-to-table fare and indulging in a Nordic spa are just some ways you can explore the stat

Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast

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Penobscot BaySightembark on a sailing tour
Acadia National ParkNature reserveCrown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast
Schoodic PeninsulaNeighborhoodlesser-known part of Acadia
Androscoggin RiverTrailflyfish along its waters
Maine Beer TrailTrailvisit over 100 craft breweries
Cadillac MountainSightfirst place in US to see sunrise
Isle au HautNeighborhoodtake ferry to this part of Acadia
Lynda Rasco of Harvest GoldPlacelearn to make jewelry
Park Loop RdTrail
carriage trailsTrail
Echo LakeSight
Sand BeachSight
Elsewhere
Sunday River ResortHotelNewry, United Statesoffers views from the chondola
Camden/RocklandNeighborhoodCamden, United Statesgreat long weekend destination
Eros OysterRestaurantGeorgetown, United Statesfarm tour and tasting
Five Islands Lobster CoRestaurantGeorgetown, United Statesserves lobster rolls
Sunday River BridgeSightBethel, United Statespopular photo spot in fall
Bethel Village TrailsTrailBethel, United Statesnetwork of easy-to-moderate single-track trails
Mt AbramSightGreenwood, United Statesoffers lift service trails for all levels
Oxbow Beer GardenRestaurantOxford, United Statesexcellent spot to aprés with pizza and beer
Village HandcraftMarketWiscasset, United Statesfind hand-carved spoons, brooms and wooden goods
Maine Mineral & Gem MuseumMuseumBethel, United Statesdiscover minerals and gems
Waterstruck WellnessHotelNewcastle, United Statestraditional Nordic spa experience

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OutsideJun 3

I'm a Local Guide. These Are the 7 Best Outdoor Activities to Do in Maine This Summer.

Whether you’re traveling from out of state or you’re a Maine resident looking for the ultimate “staycation,” here’s what to do in Maine this summer.

top hiking destination with pink granite mountains

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Northeast Whitewater Guide ServicePlaceMoose watching tours by land or canoe daily at Moosehead Lake!
Young’s Guide ServicePlaceCome alone with Young's Guide Service to view the Majestic Maine Moose up close and personal on your own private Moose…
Acadia National ParkNature reservetop hiking destination with pink granite mountains
Mount Desert IslandNeighborhoodlocation of most of Acadia National Park
Schoodic PeninsulaNeighborhoodquieter mainland section of Acadia National Park
Baxter State ParkNature reservehome to Maine’s tallest mountain, Katahdin
KatahdinSightMount Katahdin is the highest mountain in the U.S.
Camden Hills State ParkNature reservemountains line the coast
Appalachian TrailTrailMaine’s 282-mile stretch
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.AttractionExplore Bar Harbor with us!
Capt’n Fish’s CruisesPlaceExplore the beautiful coast of Maine on a scenic boat tour.
Hardy Boat CruisesPlaceHardy Boat Cruises provides a scenic Monhegan Island ferry service as well as puffin and educational tours.
Isle Au Haut Boat ServicesPlaceSmall-group puffin tours to Seal Island from Stonington, Maine.
Perseverance FarmPlaceCustomers can use rakes or pick their blueberries by hand.
East Coast GreenwayTrail3,000-mile route from Florida to Maine
100-Mile WildernessPlaceexplore on roads and trails
Katahdin Woods and Waters National MonumentNature reservefeatures miles of old woods roads
Sugarloaf Outdoor CenterPlacemountain biking hotspot
Maine Huts and TrailsPlacenearby system to Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
Moosehead LakeSightMaine’s largest body of freshwater
Moosehead Outdoor AlliancePlaceopened new single-track trails
Katahdin Area TrailsTrailcontinues to expand
Penobscot River TrailsNature reservenearby network to Katahdin Area Trails
The Clam ShackRestaurantroadside stand for lobster rolls
McCoons Lobster ShackRestaurantAn authentic family-owned lobster shack located on a working lobster wharf.
B.A.R.K.Place
Green IslandSight
Stonington HarborNeighborhood
Winslow FarmPlace
Rupert’s Berry FarmPlace
Beal’s Lobster PierRestaurant

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Acadia National Park

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A Guide to Maine

I'm a Local Guide. These Are the 7 Best Outdoor Activities to Do in Maine This Summer.