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table of contents 12 Southern Maine
Local Maps 15 The Yorks 16 Ogunquit 25 Kennebunkport & Kennebunk 26 Old Orchard Beach
14 Kittery & York 18 Ogunquit & Wells 20 Southern Maine Beaches 22 Kennebunkport & Kennebunk 24 York County Tide Chart 28 Old Orchard Beach 30 History of the OOB Pier 33 Scarborough 34 South Portland & Cape Elizabeth
36 Greater portland
Local Maps 35 Greater Portland 42 Portland 46 Old Port
38 Portland Museum of Art 40 Portland 44 Old Port 49 Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport 54 Lewiston
52 lewiston auburn metropolitan area 54 Lewiston 55 Auburn 56 Things to Do in the LA Metro Area 58 Poland Spring – A Blend of History and Golf
60 midcoast 61 Brunswick 64 Harpswell & Bailey Island 65 Bath, Phippsburg, Georgetown, Woolwich 67 Wiscasset 70 Boothbay Harbor 74 Boothbay Railway Village 75 Damariscotta & Newcastle 76 Bristol-Pemaquid & Thomaston 78 Rockland 82 Rockport 83 Camden 86 Lincolnville 87 Midcoast Tide Chart 88 Belfast & Beyond 10
Local Maps 66 Brunswick & Bath 72 Boothbay Harbor Area 86 Lincolnville 89 Belfast 92 Penobscot Bay Area
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Bucksport Bay Area Blue Hill Peninsula
94 bangor & acadia
Local Maps 102 Mount Desert Island
96 Bangor 97 Ellsworth 98 Mount Desert Island & Bar Harbor 100 Acadia National Park & Schoodic Peninsula
104 downeast & washington county 103 Roosevelt Campobello National Park 106 Eastport 107 Lubec
Local Maps 104 Downeast
109 western maine
Local Maps 115 Area Map
110 Sebago Lakes Region 113 Bridgton 114 Bethel 116 Wilton 117 Farmington 118 Rangeley & Oquossoc
120 Kennebec & Moose River Valleys 122 maine highlands & Moosehead 124 aroostook 125 activities, attractions & recreation 125 126 130 132 134 136 139 140
Craft Beer Facts Maine Beer Trail Maine Wine Trail Day Hikes Scenic Byways Farmers’ Markets Scenic Boat Tours Maine Lighthouses
142 Camping 145 Moose Watching 146 Maple Syrup 147 Water Activities 148 Boothbay Sculpture Trail 149 Great Gardens 150 Calendar of Events 157 Food Festivals
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The welcoming sign when you first enter Maine boldly says, “Welcome to Maine – The Way Life Should Be.” And in recent years, a sign has been added along with this one that states, “Open for Business.”
There’s no shortage of diverse dining experiences from gourmet, award winning restaurants to casual takeout food, cozy coffee shops, lively brew pubs, or locally owned specialty cuisine.
These signs really sum up our invitation to visitors from near and far. If you are vacationing here, Maine offers every kind of experience you might want, whether looking for sandy beaches or mountains, for metropolitan areas or wilderness getaways, or for the historic, the festive, or the unusual.
Looking to stay a few days in the area? You’ll have your choice of modern hotels and motels, country inns and B&Bs, seaside resorts and condos, as well as cottages, cabins and lodges adding a distinctive Maine flair to the overnight stays. Recreation abounds in the area with fishing, beachcombing, hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, skiing, paddle boarding, golfing and trail walking. There’s plenty of opportunity for sightseeing and touring at forts, lighthouses, picture perfect villages, historic sites, public gardens, unique businesses, museums, parks, and college campuses.
And if you are looking to move your residence or business to Maine, know that the welcome mat is out and we would love to have you call Maine as your home. The southern Maine region is the most popular area for visitors coming to the state as it is only an hour’s drive from Boston, the hub of New England. For many others, it is only a two to three hour ride to hit our southern border.
And who doesn’t appreciate a bit of shopping while visiting the area? You’ll save a few dollars while shopping in over 120 factory outlets stores and you’ll find special souvenirs or gift ideas just about everywhere.
Our southern Maine region is a tourist’s delight with a mix of rocky coastline and some of the most inviting sandy beaches in all of the state. The towns and villages along the southern coast are filled with history and unique shopping experiences.
Enjoy the Southern Maine experience as you discover “Maine-The Way Life Should Be.”
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kittery & York extensive ropes course and scenic zip lines. This adventure requires a bit of strength and stamina to complete.
KITTERY The gateway to Maine, Kittery is the oldest incorporated town in the state and is the halfway mark on Interstate 95 between Boston and Portland. It is home to the 200 year old Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and many beautiful homes and gardens that are remnants of the fishing, shipbuilding, and other marine-related industries that were once the center of the town’s economy.
YORK “The Yorks” are really a group of villages alive with history and seaside beauty. There’s York Village, York Harbor, York Beach and Cape Neddick, each welcoming visitors with a small town coastal flair. Seaside exploring can take you near bathhouses at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. York Harbor Beach is sandy and sheltered and the nearby Cliff Walk takes visitors by grand 19th-century homes and ocean side views.
Kittery is home to over 120 factory outlets and boutiques lining both sides of Route 1. Here, you’ll also find the iconic Kittery Trading Post that has provided one stop shopping for visitors looking for outdoor gear since 1938. Kittery also has military forts and museums, a fine park, and historic architecture. Accommodations range from inns and motels to farmstead B&Bs.
Local Favorites: Enjoy the views of the Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, an icon on Maine’s coast. You can’t tour the lighthouse, but you can take photos galore. York’s Wild Kingdom is a well kept zoo that will entertain animal lovers of all ages.
Hidden Gems: Fort McClary State Park offers visitors a chance to tour a real live fort that protected the area during the Civil War. This is a history buff’s dream location. Just a few miles from busy Route One, you can climb Mt. Agamenticus in about 30 minutes to reach its 692 foot summit. Informational signs point out areas of interest that lead you to spectacular views.
Most Unusual: Take a walk on York Harbor’s Wiggly Bridge, the smallest suspension bridge in the world, which leads to the Stedman Woods bird sanctuary and walking trails. Be careful. The bridge wiggles when crossing. You can also visit the Wiggly Bridge Distillery where Maine made whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and rum is produced.
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serving up the best of Broadway musicals in a nationally historic theater. Theater lovers must take the backstage tour to see where stars have stood in the wings for decades.
OGUNQUIT Ogunquit is often considered one of the best beaches in Maine and New England. The 3.5 miles of fine white sand with natural dunes make it a picture perfect spot for your Maine visit.
Most Unusual: Built in 1923, Leavitt Theatre is a movie house playing first run movies, art films and classics and live entertainment, music and events. Beer and wine served in the balcony section.
You can easily walk around the downtown village of Ogunquit or hop on to one of the trolleys that make stops at the beach and surrounding area. There are accommodations everywhere in sight with choices of modern inns and motels, luxury resorts, cottages, condos B&Bs and Victorian Inns. Dining choices run the gamut from fresh seafood to an array of ethnic, gourmet or family style fare.
WELLS The self proclaimed “friendliest town in Maine,” Wells welcomes visitors with an assortment of shopping venues from antique shops to used book stores, as well as an area of shopping malls and factory outlets stores. Stroll the one-mile nature trail of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to see salt marshes and estuaries that support migratory birds, water fowl and other wildlife and plants.
Ogunquit began to lure fine artists to the area in the late 1880’s, when they found an artist’s paradise at Perkins Cove. By the end of the 19th century, Ogunquit had become a well-established artist colony that thrives today with art galleries and studios and Ogunquit’s very own Museum of American Art.
Hidden Gem: The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve is a great place for bird watching, photo taking, hiking and cross country skiing. Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of woodlands, fields, wetlands, beaches, and dunes.
After dark, Ogunquit comes alive with dance clubs, bars, lounges and night spots with entertainment. Local Favorites: Broadway by the Sea comes alive at the Ogunquit Playhouse
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Seapoint Beach - Small family beach and backed by a marsh. Great for bird-watching. Small parking area, no facilities. Take Route 103, Brave Boat Harbor Road, turn at Seapoint Road.
Moody Beach - Formerly a public beach, now can be used only for “fishing, fowling or navigating.” Off Ocean Avenue east of Route 1. Wells Beach - Long stretch of sandy beach separated from mainland by Webhannet River. Adjacent to marshes that attract birds and waterfowl. Accessible by Mile Road of Route 1.
Crescent Beach - Near Seapoint Beach, also close to marsh. Limited parking, no facilities. Take Route 103, turn at Seapoint Road. Fort Foster Park - South of Seapoint and Crescent Beaches. Take Route 103 to Fort Foster on Gerrish Island. Several swimming locations plus picnic areas, pavilion, restrooms and changing facilities. No lifeguards.
Drakes Island Beach - Picturesque beach near sand dunes and sea grass. Restrooms, parking fee. Accessible from Drakes Island Road off Route 1. Laudholm Beach - Located in Wells Reserve and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Great for nature lovers. Accessible off Laudholm Road just south of the intersection of Routes 9 and 1.
York Long Sands Beach - Popular for swimming, also surfing in certain locations. Parking meters by the road. Changing and restroom facilities. Lifeguards during summer. Off Route 1A, Long Beach Avenue.
Kennebunk Kennebunk Beach - Includes Gooch’s Beach, Middle Beach, Mother’s Beach and Parson’s Beach south of Mousam River. Stickers required for parking available at Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Police Department. Accessible from side roads off Route 9.
Short Sands Beach - Family beach north of the Cape Neddick peninsula. Bathhouse, outside shower, basketball courts, a playground, arcade, and bowling alley. Lifeguards on duty during summer. Close to Sohier Park and the scenic Nubble Lighthouse. Off Route 1A.
Parson’s Beach - Also called Crescent Surf Beach, south of Mousam River. Adjacent to salt marshes, bird watching. Limited parking, no facilities.
Ogunquit Ogunquit Beach - Excellent beach separated from mainland by Ogunquit River. River side has no surf tide – great for families with small children. Accessible from center of town. Limited parking for fee, trolley stop. Restrooms and changing facilities. Lifeguard during summer.
Kennebunkport Colony Beach - Also knows as Arundel Beach, short, but picturesque at mouth of Kennebunk River. No lifeguard or facilities. Off Ocean Avenue.
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Goose Rocks Beach - Quiet neighborhood beach, great for families, long walks. Parking sticker required, available at Town Hall and Police Station. No lifeguard or facilities. Off King’s Highway from Route 9.
Biddeford Biddeford Pool Beach – Rocky section with long stretches of sandy beach. Great bird watching. No facilities. Off Route 208. Fortunes Rocks Beach – Long and sandy beach on Atlantic Ocean. Lifeguards, portable toilets. Parking stickers required, available at City Hall. Off Route 208.
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Saco Camp Ellis Beach - Small beach at mouth of Saco River. Popular for fishing. Hourly parking. Off Route 9. Ferry Beach State Park - Sheltered from wind, natural sand dunes. Facilities, picnic area and nature trails. Off Route 9. Bayview Beach & Kinney Shore - Small beach in Bayview area. Public parking. Off Route 9.
Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Beach – Southern extension of Old Orchard Beach at Ocean Park area. Family beach, Off Route 9. Old Orchard Beach - Long sandy beach with low surf, popular for swimming, sunbathing, beach games. Near summer attractions and facilities. Lifeguard. Accessible from East and West Grand Avenue, Route 9.
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and more. Time will be spent prepping, cooking, dining, sharing recipes, and enjoying each other’s company.
kennebunkport Begin your journey in Dock Square where you’ll find boutiques, art galleries, craft shops and restaurants. The Kennebunkport Historical Society offers guided walking tours of many historic buildings and elegant homes. And don’t miss what has become the town’s most popular attraction by visiting Walker’s Point, the summer estate of President George H.W. Bush and family. Park downtown and take a walk along Parson’s Way to get the best views of the estate and possibly a glimpse of this political family.
Kennebunk Take to the water in Kennebunk with sightseeing boat trips, deep sea fishing, sailing, kayaking, parasailing and stand up paddle boarding. There are plenty of sandy beaches for casual strolling or nearby golf courses with sand traps to challenge your game. Downtown Kennebunk has tree-lined streets with 18th and 19th century homes, many converted into elegant inns and charming B&Bs.
Local Favorites: At the Seashore Trolley Museum you’ll see old time trolleys and memorabilia and even get to take a trolley ride. Federal Jack’s Brew Pub is the birthplace of Maine’s growing craft beer industry. Be sure the try out the onsite tasting room.
Local Favorites: Parson’s Beach and Mother’s Beach offer the best of family beach experiences. Secluded, calm and pristine! Hidden Gems: The Brick Store Museum celebrates the human experience in the Kennebunks through the presentation of its art, history, and culture. Rotating exhibits and six galleries make this an enjoyable stop. The Secret Garden, with nearly 40 acres of pristine forest and wetland, offers visitors the experience of deep woods quiet and beauty not far from town.
Hidden Gem: St. Anthony’s Monastery and Shrine on Beach Road offers riverside walking paths, English-style gardens, woodlands, and outdoor chapels. Most Unusual: Jillyanna’s Woodfired Cooking School offers intimate, hands-on 3 1/2 hour classes as well as private classes to cook such items as pasta, pizza, pies,
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Day AM tide 1 W 2:30 2 Th 3:10 3 F 3:54 4 S 4:42 5 Su 5:36 6 M 6:35 7 T 7:38 8 W 8:42 9 Th 9:44 10 F 10:42 11 S 11:38 12 Su 13 M 12:47 14 T 1:41 15 W 2:36 16 Th 3:31 17 F 4:28 18 S 5:27 19 Su 6:28 20 M 7:30 21 T 8:29 22 W 9:23 23 Th 10:12 24 F 10:54 25 S 11:33 26 Su 27 M 12:15 28 T 12:50 29 W 1:26 30 Th 2:03 31 F 2:43
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In OOB, you’ll find the Dunegrass Golf Club, 18 holes that meanders over 300+ acres of wooded, back dunes. At 6,644 yards, with a par 72, the course offers a challenge for even the most serious player. With four sets of tees on each hole, every level of golfer will find the course playable. If you enjoy all things antique and vintage, plan a stop at Cottage Décor where you’ll find furniture, candles, old post cards and pictures, and everything that inspires that “cottage by the sea” feeling.
If there is a Coney Island of Maine, it would be the summertime haven of Old Orchard Beach. It has been a family favorite vacation spot for all of New England and especially for Canadian visitors who converge there year after year. The seven miles of sandy beaches at Old Orchard Beach offer the best of swimming and surfing, walks along the ocean, or simply beach lounging to take in the sun. The centerpiece of the town is the Old Orchard Beach Pier, which currently spans 475 feet out and over the Atlantic Ocean with souvenir and novelty shops, restaurants and pubs. The original pier was built in 1898 as a concert venue, dance hall, and casino extending 1825 feet out over the ocean. Through the years, the pier has been rebuilt from ruin during severe ocean storms.
Local Favorites: Pirate’s Cove is a miniature golf course and a little bit more. With two 18 hole courses, the golf experience accommodates all skill levels. For French fries like no other, try the Original Pier French Fries. They’ve been around since 1932, now made with fresh premium potatoes fried in soybean oil. Just add ketchup and salt for the ultimate treat.
Next to the Pier is Palace Playland where you’ll find amusement rides, games, arcades, coasters, waterslides and food. Admission is free; just pay for what you want to do.
Hidden Gem: What could be more fun than a candy shop? Stop at Candy Shores for salt water taffy, chocolate and fudge.
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the history of The area around the mouth of the Saco and Goosefare rivers was first discovered by European civilizations in the year 1603 by British explorer Martin Pring, although pockets of the Abenaki tribe inhabited the area before Pring’s discovery of the region. The Old Orchard Beach area began appearing in historical records around 1653. The area was first officially settled in 1657 by Thomas Rogers who had arrived in the Goosefare Brook area in 1636 and who dubbed it “The Garden By The Sea”. The town takes its name from Rogers’ abandoned apple orchard. Rogers’ family left the area and relocated in Kittery, Maine after an Indian attack destroyed the Rogers’ homestead. The namesake orchard survived for approximately 150 years as a beacon of land to sailors in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Old Orchard Beach has been promoted as a tourist destination since 1631. In 1829 the first Public House opened, and in 1837 tourists paid $1.50 each to stay at a local farm. Railroad service between Boston and Portland opened in 1842 which provided a robust flow of tourists. Today, many visitors from the Canadian provinces can be found vacationing in the area. You’ll often hear French being spoken during the summer season. On July 24, 1927, Charles Lindbergh, the famous American aviator, made an unexpected stop at Old Orchard Beach. The field he was due to land in was fogbound, but he knew he had a much larger landing strip on the sands at Old Orchard. At the time, he was on a cross country goodwill tour flying his special aircraft, Spirit of St. Louis. The Old Orchard Beach Pier first opened to the public on July 2, 1898, offering entertainment of all types - including
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concerts, dancing, lectures, and a casino located at the very end of the pier. The 1825 foot structure was built with three pavilions by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company for a cost of $38,000.
Over the years, a series of storms ebbed away at the pier causing the casino to be razed in 1970. Then the great blizzard of 1978 destroyed what was left of the pier.
In November of 1898, the pier and casino were partially damaged by a storm. The Casino was rebuilt in 1899 and in August of 1907, a fire destroyed the entrance. Once again, the pier was rebuilt in 1908 only to have one of the pavilions swept away by the great storm of March, 1909. This storm caused extensive damage and the casino was shortened by 1,000 feet from its original length of 1,825 feet.
The Pier, as we know it today, was reopened in 1980, and houses many fine shops and restaurants. The Golzbein family have had a presence here since its inception and are the fourth-generation owners of the Pier. The current Pier stretches 500 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. The wooden walk way is lined with souvenir shops, food vendors, restaurants and a night club at the end of the pier.
The middle of the century saw the heyday of the Pier Casino Ballroom, which held as many as 5,000 people. The Ballroom was noted for its moving picture shows and live entertainment, featuring acts such as Frank
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Local Favorites: The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Society covers 3,100 acres of tidal flats ready to explore with weekly guided bird walks, and great trails for hiking, biking, and self-guided birding. There are canoe and kayak rentals, moonlight paddles as well as nature programs, excursions, and workshops for all ages. Bayley’s Ice Cream is considered one of the best homemade ice creams in the state. Try the Wild Maine Blueberry.
You’ll find beaches, oceanfront villages and a busy commercial area along Route 1 in Scarborough. With its convenient location near the Portland International Jetport, the Portland Amtrak Station, area bus terminals, and the Maine Turnpike, Scarborough is an ideal destination for locals and visitors alike. Scarborough Beach Park, Ferry Beach, Western Beach and Higgins Beach offer great swimming and water sports locations. Nearby Pine Point has a fine-sand beach and protected boating facilities.
Hidden Gems: It is off to the races as Scarborough Downs offers both live horse racing and simulcast races around the world. Beech Ridge Motor Speedway offers short track, stock car racing at one of Maine oldest speedways. This place is committed to low cost family fun.
Shopping is easily accessed at the nearby Maine Mall or at various retail locations along the Route 1 corridor. There are ample restaurants to choose from ranging from locally owned fare to well known food chains. Accommodations are readily available at hotels, motels, B&Bs, campgrounds and rental cottages.
Most Unusual: Scarborough is the home to the world’s only life-size chocolate moose. Go to Len Libby Chocolates on Route One to visit this 1700 pound chocolate sculpture named Lenny.
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to view the lighthouse and great ocean views. Just a short drive from the “Bug,” you’ll find Cape Elizabeth, home to Fort Williams Park, a 90 acre refuge and the home of the most photographed spot in Maine, the Portland Head Light. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state and was first constructed and lit in 1791 when Maine was still part of Massachusetts. Here, families can picnic, swim at the beach, stroll along the walkways, fly a kite, or just lay back and relax taking in the beauty that this iconic lighthouse offers.
Three of the area’s most popular lighthouses can be found in these two greater Portland towns. From the campus of Southern Maine Community College, you can access the 1000 foot granite breakwater that takes you to the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse and the three mile Shoreline Walkway that leads to Willard Beach. The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, often called simply Bug Light Park, is among the smallest of Maine lighthouses but it makes up for any shortcomings with free parking, a charming park from which
Local Favorites: Retail therapy can be found at the Maine Mall, in South Portland, one of the first and largest shopping areas in Maine. Crescent Beach State Park and nearby Two Lights State Park offer plenty of space for picnicking, a barbecue, or a clambake. Most Unusual: The Maine Military Museum and Learning Center in South Portland has exhibits that focus on military service stretching from the Revolutionary War to modern day conflicts. Veterans serve as tour guides bringing our rich military history to life.
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towns in the US for most restaurants per capita. Award-winning chefs direct kitchens that turn out meals to rival any you’ll find in larger urban centers. The food industry thrives for excellence with diverse food offerings and a commitment to organic and locally grown produce.
All roadways lead to Portland, Maine’s largest city, by way of I-95, I-295, U.S. Route 1, or Route 302 from the west. It is also the hub for air travel at Portland International Jetport, a major station stop for the Amtrak Downeaster train, and a center for bus service to all parts of New England and beyond.
The city’s major artery, Congress Street, will bring you through a thriving arts community featuring museums, historic sites, symphonies and theater, with a year-round schedule of events that include many fairs and festivals in the glorious summertime weather that defines a visit to Maine. You’ll find that walking around Portland is leisurely as you wind your way from the downtown area to the vibrant waterfront.
Fine views of Portland and surrounding areas can be had from the restored 1807 Portland Observatory maritime signal tower at the top of Munjoy Hill on Congress Street. As Maine’s major port for shipping goods worldwide, Portland has a vital waterfront with commercial fishing enterprises, sightseeing boat tours, and seaside restaurants specializing in seafood delights. Don’t be surprised if you see massive cruise ships docked in the harbor. Recent years have seen an increase in the number of cruise lines docking at Portland Harbor.
Portland’s Old Port, with its cobblestone streets, draws visitors to its array of shopping boutiques and specialty stores as well as galleries and antique stores. Visitors to the Old Port and surrounding areas can experience fine dining, international cuisine, specialty coffee shops, brew pubs, pizzerias, and, of course, fresh daily seafood.
Eating well is easy in Portland. Bon Appétit magazine named Portland “America’s foodiest small town,” and the New York Times calls it “one of the best places to eat in the Northeast.” It is among the top
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At the Portland Museum of Art, Maine art will inspire you, and Maine culture will surprise you. No matter who you are or what brings you to Maine, you’re welcome at the PMA, where the state’s extraordinary heritage and vibrant future intersect in astonishing ways. The PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as renowned exhibitions and iconic works from Maine, bringing it all to life with unparalleled programming. From family activities and PMA Films to curator talks, community collaborations, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Studio—it’s all happening at the PMA. We hope you join us for the wide range of 2018 exhibitions at the PMA:
The 2018 Portland Museum of Art Biennial January 26 through May 30
Clarence White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925 June 22 through September 16
The Robbers: German Expressionism in a Time of Crisis February 16 through July 15
Painter & Poet: The Art of Ashley Bryan August 3 through November 25 Beyond the Pedestal: Isamu Noguchi and the Borders of Sculpture October 5, 2018, through January 9, 2019
Under Pressure: Art from the 1980s March 30 through August 12
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With the perfect balance of nature, culture, and history, the Winslow Homer Studio is an essential part of the Maine experience. Book your tour today. Call (207) 775-6148 or visit PortlandMuseum.org/Homer.
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For the history buff, Portland is bursting with places of interest and tours of such landmarks as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s childhood home, the Maine Historical Society, and the Portland Observatory Museum, built like a coastal lighthouse on Munjoy Hill that offers views of Casco Bay, Back Cove and Mt. Washington.
Portland is one of the most popular destinations in all of Maine. There’s fine dining, outstanding art, New England architecture, live theater, lush parks, great shopping experiences, professional sports teams, and a working waterfront. Yes, Portland has it all. Eating well is easy in Portland. Bon Appétit named Portland “America’s foodiest small town,” and the New York Times calls it “one of the best places to eat in the Northeast.” It is among the top towns in the US for most restaurants per capita. Award-winning chefs direct kitchens that turn out meals to rival any you’ll find in larger urban centers. The food industry thrives for excellence with diverse food offerings and a commitment to organic and locally grown produce.
Must See: The Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine offers youngsters lots of opportunities to engage with exhibits that have them climbing on a real fire engine, completing science projects, and doing hands on demonstrations. Hidden Gem: You will believe that you’ve gone back in time when touring the Victoria Mansion. The 19th century mansion reflects a time of opulence with frescoes and paintings on all the walls and ceilings, carvings throughout, and rooms adorned with artwork.
You can eat casually, perhaps enjoying a lobster roll while seated on a dockside bench, or elegantly, at one of the city’s five-star restaurants offering a tasting menu of Maine grown delights such as rabbit, venison, scallops or other assortment of fish.
Most Unusual: The Maine Brew Bus gives visitors a chance to visit many of the craft beer producers that have become particularly popular in Maine. Board a small tour bus, learn about the industry, and sample the brews at multiple breweries.
The city’s major artery, Congress Street, will bring you to museums, art galleries, antique shops, studios and theaters. You’ll find that walking around Portland is leisurely that guides you from the downtown area to the lure of the waterfront.
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Each summer the Old Port Festival attracts thousands of visitors for a lively parade, entertainment, food and great family fun.
Stroll along cobblestone streets with gas light fixtures, past classic Victorian style brick buildings, and you’ll think you’ve returned to an enchanted by-gone era. Today this classic architectural motif and stylish old-world surroundings provide the Old Port with its signature character and makes it one of Portland most popular attractions.
Must See: You can consider a ride on a Duck Boat (that travels on land and water), shove off on a sightseeing cruise into the harbor, or take in one of the Maine Foodie Tours, a walking adventure that gives you an insider’s view of the culinary wonders that abound in Portland.
The Old Port spans about six blocks of undeniable charm and vitality. You’ll find an eclectic selection of shops and specialty retailers just waiting to be explored. It’s a place that invites you to look for one-ofkind art pieces, stylish outfits, hard to find culinary items and gifts made in Maine.
Hidden Gem: The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum gives visitors a look at the memorabilia and history of a railroad system that once traveled throughout the state of Maine. Learn about the railroad and take a ride on the train.
Your dining experiences in the Old Port range from traditional lobster dinners, to exotic delicacies presented with flair and style, to a chilidog from a street side vendor. Adding to the zest of the Old Port is the city’s working waterfront harbor centered on Commercial Street. The tapestry of activity you find here includes fish markets, ferry services, fashionable condos, rustic eateries and docks where whale watching and cruise boats take you out for memorable adventures.
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These three towns are only a short drive north from Portland offering visitors views of the coast and varied shopping experiences.
A short distance from the thriving downtown you can and the amazing Desert of Maine with natural 70-food sand dunes; Winslow Memorial Park with a beach, boat landing, playground and campsites; the Audubon Society’s Mast Landing Sanctuary with day camp and trails through woods and fields and Wolfe’s Neck State Park offering 233 acres to explore.
Falmouth is one of Maine’s more affluent coastal communities featuring a local harbor and town landing, indoor and outdoor ice skating facilities, shopping, parks and recreational facilities, and three golf courses. In Falmouth, be sure to stop by the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers. In Falmouth, visit Forget Me Nots, a unique consignment boutique for women with quality, nearly new and never-worn apparel at bargain prices.
While you’re here make time to visit South Freeport (or as the locals like to say: So.Free. Me) ad one of Maine’s best family-owned seafood restaurants, Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company, where they serve seafood fresh o the boat.
Yarmouth is a rustic New England village with marinas, boatyards, and coves where visitors can watch for harbor seals and seabirds. If you’re looking to feast on clams, head to Yarmouth in July for the weekendlong Yarmouth Clam Festival that features music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, tons of clams and lobsters, and an amazing Friday night parade.
Local Favorites: While in Yarmouth, make sure to dine at Dirigo Public House, voted the Best Burger in the state! After
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Freeport is a historic coastal Maine village with over 170 retailers, upscale outlets, designer shops, eclectic boutiques, charming B&B’s, hotels, fantastic restaurants and casual cafes. It’s also home to world-famous L.L.Bean. L.L.Bean started in Freeport in 1912 with 10 pairs of boots. By 1982 the store’s immense popularity with shoppers inspired more than 130 brand name outlet stores, specialty stores, fabulous restaurants and gift shops to open their businesses in Freeport. Today Freeport is a tourist destination with more than 3.5 million visitors annually. Adding to your shopping experience are open-air concerts series, talks with tips on outdoor activities, art festivals and street
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your shopping excursion in Freeport, take a five-minute ride to nearby Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. You’ll find a 233-acre park with marshes and open fields to explore as well as forested areas, a salt marsh estuary, and the shorelines on Casco Bay and the Harraseekett River.
Most Unusual: Freeport is home to the Desert of Maine, a genuine desert with fields of sand and 70 foot dunes. is phenomena of nature can be explored on foot or with a guided motorized tour. Only in Freeport does a local McDonald’s restaurant become a tourist destination. Because of local zoning laws, the fast food franchise could not build their usual structure with the Golden Arches. See the result as the restaurant giant incorporated a fast food enterprise in an historic Victorian home in the village.
Hidden Gems: The L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School offers a hands-on experience to try out a wide range of outdoor sports. Low cost (sometimes free!) and hourly excursions will have you learning archery, fly fishing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking and biking. In Yarmouth, you’ll see Eartha, e world’s largest revolving and rotating globe
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LEWISTON AUBURN METRO AREA Lewiston Auburn, an area with a rich history, has experienced a major renaissance. Whether you’re enjoying fine dining in refurbished mill space, taking in a performance in an old catholic church, or taking a stroll along our Riverwalk, you’ll see and feel the vibrant revitalization of our cities. Stay with us and enjoy our local dining, entertainment and accommodations while also enjoying Maine’s beautiful lakes, mountains and coastline just a short drive away! Emerge Film Festival April 26-28, Lewiston - Auburn LA Metro Marketplace June 7 – Lewiston Auburn Community Concerts Mid June through August – Wednesdays at 7 PM - Auburn
Bates Dance Festival July 14 – August 5 – Bates College - Lewiston Great Falls Balloon Festival August 17- 19 – Lewiston-Auburn The Dempsey Challenge September 29-30
Liberty Festival July 4 - Lewiston Moxie Festival July 13-15 – Lisbon Falls
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or to simply enjoy the riverbank walking trails that dot the area. Some try out urban bass fishing for the ultimate “catch and release” fishing experience. Lewiston is the birthplace of TV star, Patrick Dempsey (Known as Dr. McDreamy on the hit show, “Grey’s Anatomy”) who founded the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, a vibrant testament to the area’s commitment to health and wellness. Each year, the Dempsey Challenge hosts thousands of visitors to walk, run or bike in a fundraiser to support free cancer care to area residents.
In recent decades, Lewiston has had a cultural and downtown area revitalization bringing with it new pockets of vibrant activity to Maine’s second largest metropolitan area. The Gendron Franco Center, formerly a Catholic church, now stands as a world class performing arts venue hosting year-round presentations of music, dance, concerts and performing arts in a 428-seat auditorium and a multipurpose function hall. Museum L-A showcases the rich manufacturing history of the area that brought determined immigrants, primarily from Canada, to the area to build lives working in the local shoe factories and woolen mills. You’ll still find historic tributes to the Franco American culture that has dominated the city for decades.
Local Favorites: Enjoy a “red snapper” hot dog at Simones’ Hot Dog Stand in the downtown area. Ranked as one of the top 21 hot dog joints in America, Simone’s has been serving a variety of frankfurter treats since 1908. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is an iconic structure that dominates the Lewiston skyline. This is the second largest church in New England and the only Basilica in New England outside of the state of Massachusetts.
The downtown dining experience offers a diverse selection ranging from Italian specialties at Davinci’s Eatery to Mother India offering traditional Indian food. You’ll find nearby options for special dining experiences at places such as Fish Bones American Grill, in an historic renovated mill and Rails, which once served as the railroad station that brought thousands of Franco-Americans to the area.The mighty Androscoggin River that extends for 178 miles from NH through Maine and to the ocean runs through Lewiston and the neighboring city of Auburn. There are plenty of locations to launch kayaks or canoes
Hidden Gems: Lewiston is home to Bates College, one of the nation’s finest liberal arts schools. The Public Theatre is the area’s premiere professional theatre troupe, a four-time winner as “Best Theatre in Maine” designated by Downeast Magazine’s reader poll. Located in Lewiston, Baxter Brewing Co. is one of the many craft brewers that thrive in Maine with an onsite brewery and tasting room.
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year-round activities. If ice skating is your preference, you’ll find the Norway Savings Bank Arena, Maine’s only dual surface ice arena.
As a Twin City with nearby Lewiston, Auburn shines as the second largest metropolitan area in Maine. In Auburn, you’ll find a thriving arts scene with Community Little Theater, one of the nation’s oldest community theater troupes that offers a year-round schedule of mainstage performances. Festival Plaza, at the heart of the downtown area, hosts the Auburn Community Concert Band for a summer season of outdoor concerts as well as an area of Concerts in the Park. You never know what surprises you’ll find on the plaza.
Auburn is home to the Auburn-Lewiston Airport sprawled on 547 acres. The airport caters to the varied needs of corporate, charter, cargo and recreational aviation activities. Hidden Gem: Orphan Annie’s is a quaint shop offering antiques, curios and collectibles. Everything is organized beautifully with lots of jewelry, glassware, china, figurines, clothes and lamps -- and all sorted so that you can really see what’s before you. Visitors say that the lamps, alone, are worth a trip.
For the advanced golfer, you can hit the links at Fox Ridge Golf Club and Martindale Country Club. And for a family friendly golfing experience, go to Taber’s Golf that has a driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course located next to a family favorite restaurant and ice cream shop. You can also find similar fun at Roy’s Driving Range, too.
Local Favorite: You can take a quick hiking excursion on Mount Apatite, an extensive network of forested trails that link abandoned quarries, gleaming slag piles, steep ledges, and giant boulders. While only 900’ in elevation, this is a favorite spot for gem collectors in search of tourmaline, quartz and apatite.
Auburn’s Center Street is a pathway to many shopping experiences from chain stores and restaurants, to an urban mall and smaller retailers. Visitors will find many casual dining experiences as well as pubs, bistros and sandwich shops. Lost Valley is a popular skiing spot where World Cup racer and Olympian, Julie Parisien, started her career. New owners are committed to major improvements and
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free, though some activities may require a fee. Balloon launches are scheduled for 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Friday–Sunday, weather permitting. Sit back and watch the launch spectacle or call, in advance, to arrange your own special flight. www. greatfallsballoonfestival.org
The Moxie Festival (July 13-15, 2018) in Lisbon, Maine comes around every July as a celebration of the quintessential soda concoction called Moxie. Moxie bills itself as “Distinctively Different,” and most people could not agree more. The oddly bittersweet soda was first invented in Maine as a medical tincture with a secret ingredient, gentian root, that gives the soda the most unique of flavors. While Moxie lovers and Moxie haters square off on their pleasure or disapproval of the soda, everyone agrees that the three day festival filled with block parties, entertainment, road races, car shows and the Moxie recipe contest provide a great excuse for midsummer fun. www.moxiefestival.com
In the fall, the area hosts the Dempsey Challenge, (September 29-30, 2018) the state’s largest walk, run or bicycle fundraiser that draws nearly 4000 participants raising $1.2 million in support of the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. The Hollywood star namesake started the center to offer free cancer care services for patients and families battling the disease. The event has become a two day family friendly extravaganza dedicated to health and wellness, with food, entertainment, activities, and fun, all hosted by the well known star from the TV show, “Grey’s Anatomy.” www.dempseychallenge.org
The Great Falls Balloon Festival (August 17-19, 2018) holds court every August with one of New England’s premiere hot air balloon experiences. From SimardPayne Memorial Park in Lewiston, visitors can enjoy the sight of dozens of hot air balloons as they take to the skies over the Androscoggin River and the rocky Great Falls. Admission to the festival is
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Since 1991, The Public Theatre has produced top notch professional productions in a former movie house where Stephen King, Maine’s most successful writer, often attended sci-fi thrillers there as a child, perhaps inspiring his future career. Each season The Public Theatre produces six to eight productions, playing to an audience of over 17,000 people. Each year thousands of students from scores of area schools attend special Student Matinee Performances. One of only five equity theaters in the state. www. thepublictheatre.org
The Oxford Casino, southern Maine’s only casino, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week offering guests the excitement of playing slot machines and table games in a comfortable rural setting only a short drive from LA Metro. With an onsite restaurant and bar facilities, a visit to the Oxford Casino will become a memorable event to share with family and friends. A hotel is currently under construction across the street from the casino complex and you’ll find accommodations in nearby Poland Spring, Lewiston-Auburn, and the Oxford Hills region. You must be 21 years of age to enter the casino, or its venues. www. oxfordcasino.com
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It’s impossible to talk about Poland Spring without talking history. When George Washington was President, Jabez Ricker began a stagecoach stop on the grounds in 1794. Hiram Ricker discovered the healing powers of the spring water and in 1845 began bottling water. The Rickers in 1875 built the one of the largest resorts in New England. The Poland Spring Golf Course, opened in 1896, and is the first golf course to be built at a resort in America. The grounds and buildings are listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
granite, slate and hardwood collected from all over Maine, it represented the state at the Columbian Exposition at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Purchased by the Ricker’s after the Fair, then returned to the State by train and ox-cart, and reassembled at Poland Spring. The Museum houses an extensive collection of Poland Spring memorabilia, art, photographs and documents dating back to the early 19th century and the Victorian Era. The Poland Spring Preservation Society owns Maine State Building and the All Souls Chapel.
The Resort remains to be a perfect destination for a relaxing vacation with gorgeous views of the White Mountains with 3 inns, 11 cottages, 3 restaurants, swimming pool, 18-hole championship golf course, grass tennis courts, museums, groomed hiking trails, shuffleboard, bocce, driving range, disc golf, mini golf, horseshoes, exercise room, mini movie theater, games rooms, boating and more for our resort guests to enjoy. The Maine Inn hosts an all you can eat buffet for breakfast and supper and you can also enjoy nightly entertainment with live bands and Summer Theater. The Oxford Casino is minutes from the resort.
Although the bottled water company that shares the same Poland Spring name is no longer owned by the resort, the original spring that acted as the catalyst to what is now the internationally known brand, bubbled up from the earth here is steps away from the 3rd green of the course. You can visit the 1906 Bottling Plant Museum while you’re there. In the early 1900’s a state-of-the-art Bottling Facility and Springhouse were constructed using Spanish architecture. Visit Poland Spring for a day or stay overnight, there is plenty to do and enjoy. For more information year-round give the Resort a call at 207-998-4351 or visit www. polandspringresort.com.
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museums—the Maine Maritime Museum is especially inviting—and of course plenty of lovely shops, restaurants and wineries to investigate. And although early settlers to the Midcoast area focused primarily on building Maine’s fishing and boatbuilding industries, they also built dozens of majestic sea captains’ mansions, many of which are open for tours.
To the Maine visitor who prefers boating to beach bumming, there is no better region to explore than the Midcoast. The shoreline along this area—stretching south to north from Brunswick and Harpswell to Belfast and Bucksport—is dramatic, and reflective of Maine’s rich maritime history. Unlike the sandy seashores of Southern Maine, this region features a rougher, rockier coastline more in keeping with Hollywood’s picture of the Pine Tree State.
Bowdoin College is another destination that draws visitors, many of whom enjoy strolling through its beautiful tree-line campus on the edge of Brunswick. The school’s Museum of Art is world-renowned, and located just a short walk from the town’s downtown where you can browse through craft shops, restaurants and galleries serving some of Maine’s best artists and crafters. You also can enjoy a concert on the town’s grassy parkway (complete with gazebo) that becomes a concert hall on Wednesday evenings during the summer.
Comprised of thousands of peninsulas, inlets, coves, harbors and islands, Midcoast is a magnet for shipping, sailing and boat building. Bath Iron Works is located here, as are hundreds of seafaring residents who make their livings from the ocean. Excursion boats, from windjammers to working lobster boats, offer passengers close encounters with whales, seals, seabirds and lighthouses. If your interests lean more toward dry land, there are plenty of other reasons to visit the Midcoast. Here you will find quaint fishing villages to explore, historic sites,
Summer brings strawberry, blueberry and lobster festivals for all to enjoy.
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BRUNSWICK Street combines village flavor and city flair. Dotted with specialty shops, open spaces, and restaurants to satisfy every mood and palate, Brunswick’s pedestrian-friendly downtown attracts shoppers, sightseers, and foodies alike.
Rich in tradition, history, and natural beauty, Brunswick is a community of talented, innovative and involved citizens. Brunswick’s residents are fortunate to have access to beautiful recreational areas, high quality educational and medical resources, and growing employment opportunities.
Brunswick is a college town offering rich and diverse arts and cultural resources, anchored by Bowdoin College’s noted museums, theater, and concert hall. Established in 1794, Bowdoin was the first college in the state of Maine, and it remains an important influence in Brunswick’s continued development. It has one of the most scenic college campuses in all of New England and is a great location for a casual stroll or impromptu picnic.
Bordered by the Androscoggin River and Atlantic Ocean with its 67 miles of coastline, Brunswick is a coastal community, offering residents and visitors an array of recreational opportunities. The town, designated as a Main Street Community in 2012, offers a balanced mix of retail, professional and arts-related businesses, along with light to medium industry and traditional farming, foresting, and commercial fishing. Downtown Brunswick’s distinctive broad Maine
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Visitors’ Center is the perfect hub for excursions around the downtown area. You’ll find specialty gift shops, restaurants, and plenty of green spaces to relax or enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, and fairs.
Hidden Gems: The Bowdoin College Museum of Art has a wonderful collection of artifacts and eclectic items with both contemporary and ancient art. The Merrymeeting Dog Park is a large, open, fenced area where your dog can run and play. Usually full of activity with dogs
Local Favorites: Since 1959, the Maine State Music Theatre has staged the best in Broadway musicals for summertime visitors. The 2017 season will include Always, Patsy Cline, Guys and Dolls, Grease
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running among their respectful owners. The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum pays homage to this Maine native who was a Civil War Union Brigadier General, Governor of Maine and President of Bowdoin College. This museum provides an excellent perspective of the life of this very interesting and important man. He fought at Gettysburg and the house has artifacts from his life as a General. Decorations are true to original designs as seen by pictures from his life. The First Parish Church is a treasured landmark in Brunswick and served as the house of worship for several of America’s literary leaders like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Great for history buffs or travelers looking for a moment of rest and reflection. TravelMaine2017:Layout 1 2/23/17 10:44 AM
Most Unusual: The Skolfield-Whittier House is a time-capsule museum located in a 17-room sea captain’s house. Closed and unheated for sixty years, the house remains almost exactly as it was in 1925 when it was last occupied full-time. A real step back in time. Tucked into an older building on the Bowdoin campus, it seems likely that many tourists in Maine never come across the Perry-MacMillan Arctic Museum. You’ll find artifacts from several expeditions to the arctic, along with explanations of the area’s customs and history, and a terrific overview of early efforts to explore the top of the globe.
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harpswell & bailey island feeding guests with the best of seafood and award winning pastry since 1955.
The glaciers of the Ice Age formed nearby Harpswell with one of the most distinct geographic landscapes in Maine. On the west is a single peninsula, Harpswell Neck, a thin finger of granite, pine and rolling meadows. To the east, Harpswell consists of three islands - Great, Orr’s and Bailey, each joined by bridges. With its 216 miles of coastline, you’ll find a scenic ride through coves, inlets and woodlands in Harpswell.
Hidden Gem: The Maine Lobster Harvesting Tour is an opportunity to go out on a lobster boat to see exactly how these creatures are brought from the ocean to the dinner table. You can do seal watching at the same time. Ten Clams is a quaint shop on Orr’s Island in Harpswell. They have a beautiful assortment of vintage and cottage type items.
For dramatic coastal scenery, take a walk on the Giant’s Stairs. The rock formations here are a geologist’s dream, but even a layman can appreciate the gigantic forces that shaped this coastline going back 500 million years.
Most Unusual: Connecting Orr’s Island to Bailey Island is the Cribstone Bridge, with its remarkable engineering design of rock and concrete designed to withstand the toll taken by ocean waters and tides flowing freely through it. It is the only remaining granite cribstone bridge in the world.
The Land’s End Gift Shop has been a popular shopping spot here since 1959 with a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs. Cook’s Lobster and Ale House has been
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you’ll come to two island communities. One is Arrowsic, with four lighthouses, hiking trails up 66 hilly peaks and acres of scenic woodland and river banks. The other island is Georgetown, bounded by the Kennebec and Sasanoa Rivers and Sheepscot Bay giving you 82 miles of shoreline to enjoy.
Bath is located on a beautiful broad stretch of the Kennebec River, where deep waters helped create and sustain a centuries-old shipbuilding tradition. Bath remains strong in its maritime roots as home to the worldclass shipbuilding company, Bath Iron Works, and the nationally acclaimed Maine Maritime Museum, where you’ll learn about shipbuilding, the sea trade, lobstering and the rigors of a seafaring life.
Local Favorites: In Georgetown, Reid State Park is the place to visit salt marshes, dunes and woodlands plus sandy beaches and rocky ledges.
Stretching down on a peninsula from Bath is the town of Phippsburg where you’ll find Popham Beach State Park. In addition to strolling the beach, visitors enjoy swimming, wading, fishing, walking, and surfing. There’s even an island that you can walk to at low tide.
Hidden Gems: Though a bit difficult to find, Doubling Point Lighthouse has a long wooden walkway leading to its doors. This is one of the 65 lighthouses still standing in Maine. A stop at the Bath Visitors Center will give you great info about the area. While there, take a stroll down the Commercial Street area.
Traveling north from Bath, you’ll arrive at the town of Woolwich where the Woolwich Historical Society provides information about early settlers’ lives, historical artifacts, and presentations on how Native Americans helped develop this area in Maine.
Most Unusual: A renovated church, painted the color of milk chocolate, soon became known as the Chocolate Church Arts Center, a venue that hosts year round concerts and events. It looks yummy.
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in mind and challenges for varying levels of abilities. Glidden Point Oyster Company is a farm stand that sells oysters and other seafood. Just about as fresh as you can get it.
The welcome sign leading into Wiscasset says, “Welcome to the Prettiest Village in Maine.” While others might stake the same claim, this tiny coastal town is bold enough to do it and with good reason. Wiscasset takes pride in much of the charm that represents Maine and New England. It has the old lovely churches, the elegant homes of a bygone era, wonderful shops and antique stores, and a town center that overlooks the nearby Sheepscot River. The brick sidewalks and historical landmarks complete the picture of a quiet paced life in this coastal hamlet.
Most Unusual: Built in 1808, Fort Edgecomb was designed to protect the town harbor. It is an octagon shaped two story blockhouse crafted with hand-hewn beams. Learn how the fort was built.
You’ll find lots of maritime history in Wiscasset which was once one of the busiest ports in North America. Check out the homes of prosperous sea merchants, built in the classic Federal style, that now stand as museums at the Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell Houses, both built in 1807. Local Favorites: If you don’t mind waiting in line to place your order, Red’s Eats has one of the best lobster rolls in Maine. Many say the wait is worth it. Wiscasset Speedway provides the thrill of motor racing on a short track. A great place for friends and families to gather for low cost fun from April through October.
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Nothing says “vacation” like exploring the great outdoors, and the Boothbay Harbor Region offers countless ways to do just that. Discover Maine’s rocky coastline by sail, power, or paddle. There are miles of hiking trails just waiting to be discovered that offer everything from relaxed strolls to challenging hikes. Spend a peaceful afternoon amid stunning gardens or at a tranquil park, or explore the seaside village and all its charm with a stroll through Boothbay Harbor.
the puffin cruises, that seek out the unusual looking birds with predominantly black or black and white plumage, a stocky build, and large beaks. If a hands-on experience is what you are looking for, consider a fishing charter boat to take you into the deep waters. A favorite trip for many visitors takes them to Cabbage Island to experience off shore living and, possibly, to have one of its famous clambakes. The Boothbay Railway Village offers rides on an authentic steam locomotive that winds its way around a recreated Maine coastal village. You’ll learn about the technology of steam engines and automobiles and you might even score a ride in one of the Railway’s Ford Model Ts.
English fishermen originally discovered this area of Maine, back in the 17th century. Fishing, ice cutting, shipbuilding, and lumber were the local industries in the 18th and 19th century. By the 1800’s visitors started coming to the area to experience its natural beauty in a seaside location. Boothbay is the largest boating harbor north of Boston and is sometimes called the boating capital of New England.
Must See: At the Maine Botanical Gardens, the landscape is spectacular with many varied gardens to view. The gardens change with the season so multiple visits bring new floral experiences each time. They even host a winter display of Christmas lights called Gardens Aglow from the end of November through New Year’s Eve.
With over 200 artists in this area, you will discover studios and galleries featuring oil paintings, watercolors and other diverse media. Artisans, craftsmen, and merchants offer handmade arts and crafts suitable for gift giving or for collectibles. You will soon see why Boothbay Harbor is often considered one of the “Top Small Town Art Places” in America.
Local Favorite: Windjammer Days is a weeklong festival in June dedicated to the area’s maritime history. A windjammer is a type of large sailing ship built to carry cargo during the 19th century. Windjammers were the grandest of merchant sailing ships, with between three and five large masts and square sails, giving them a characteristic profile.
Take a tour of one of the lighthouses or sign up for an excursion on one of the sightseeing tours in the area. Particular favorites are the dolphin and whale watching excursions or
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The Main Street Bridge over the Damariscotta River separates the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle. Known as the “Twin Villages” both towns will entice you with their rich history, exquisite examples of architecture and natural beauty.
Local Favorites: The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park and Fisherman’s Museum bring visitors back to a time when lighthouses were first built as beacons to seafaring travelers off the Maine coast.
Down the peninsula you’ll arrive at the communities of Bristol, Round Pond, New Harbor and Pemaquid among others. These are great places for swimming, hiking, golfing, tennis, riding and camping during the summer season. Surrounded by water, you have your choice of fresh and salt water sailing, boating and canoeing, deep sea fishing or taking one of the popular scenic cruises.
Hidden Gems: Built in 1807, St. Patrick’s in Newcastle is the oldest Catholic Church in New England. Stop by to reflect or enjoy the beauty of this historic church. Most Unusual: A military boat converted into a river tour boat with all the amenities is what you’ll find at Damariscotta River Cruises. Throw in live music and a bar with snacks for ultimate fun.
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With its tree-lined streets and beautiful village green, Thomaston overlooks the head of the St. George River Estuary. World-class yachts are built along the shore, and stately sea captains’ homes grace nearly every block in the community. Recently, the 175-year-old Maine State Prison has been razed, and the result is a fantastic view of the St. George below.
Each village in Bristol — Bristol Mills, Pemaquid Harbor, Pemaquid Point, Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid Falls, New Harbor, Chamberlain, and Round Pond — has its own center, most with restaurants and small businesses. Visitors are drawn to Pemaquid Point’s iconic lighthouse, Fishermen’s Museum, and art gallery. Colonial Pemaquid, a state park, includes a replica of the fort built there in 1692.
The town is also the site of Montpelier, the replica of the home of George Washington’s Secretary of War—General Henry Knox— now a living museum. Originally located on the waterfront, then rebuilt at the current location, it is wonderfully detailed and authentic. You find lovely grounds and a personalized tour with knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Pemaquid is home to one of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses. In fact, the Pemaquid Light is on the Maine quarter, the first US coin to feature a lighthouse. Built in 1835, it marks the entrance to Muscongus Bay and Johns Bay. This beautiful light and lighthouse keeper’s home and museum are preserved in a spectacular coastal park, perfect for picnic grounds on the smooth rocks that border the ocean with views out to Monhegan Island.
Art lovers will want to visit the Haynes Gallery in an old ship captain’s home on Main Street. The gallery features American realists but you may find some folk-art pieces and other surprises.
Hidden Gem: Pemaquid Beach Park is a quiet and clean beach best for laying around or swimming in the relatively calm waters. Sailboat watching is an added bonus. Parking, restrooms and a snack bar are all nearby and convenient.
Hidden Gem: A favorite shopping spot is the Maine State Prison Showroom that features hand crafted wood products, furniture, clocks, lamps, jewelry and other gift items all created by inmates at the Maine State Prison. Prices are reasonable and the craftsmanship is exceptional.
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Rockland is a picturesque coastal town founded in 1854 that prospered from shipbuilding and lime quarries alongside a robust fishing industry. Today, Rockland is a tourist destination with unique shops, boutiques, fine dining and art galleries all nestled in a historic downtown.
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There are nearly a dozen boat tour operators that offer sailing adventures and excursions in the area while the Maine Ferry Service offers regularly scheduled trips to nearby coastal islands, Vinalhaven and New Haven where visitors can view the joys of island living.
Local Favorites: An engineering marvel that protects Rockland Harbor and helps secure its fishing industry is the 4,300-foot granite breakwater that extends into Penobscot Bay. It provides a great place to fish, watch sea vessels, or stroll to the Rockland Harbor Breakwater Light.
The North Atlantic Blues Festival is held at the Public Landing in Rockland overlooking the harbor. The two-day blues music festival is considered one of the most prestigious on the East Coast.
Rockland is often referred to as the “Lobster Capital of the World” as it hosts the annual Maine Lobster Festival, a celebration honoring the town’s primary export. At the five day festival each August, over 25,000 pounds of the crustacean is consumed. Attendees also enjoy road races, a huge parade, arts and crafts, entertainment and the Maine Sea Goddess Coronation.
Hidden Gems: The Farnsworth Art Museum is a world famous art gallery featuring three generations of Wyeth family paintings and works by well known New England Artists. An intimate, quirky setting adds to the charm of this popular spot. Most Unusual: The Maine Lighthouse Museum offers a fascinating look at the history and memorabilia surrounding Maine lighthouses and the people who built and kept them operating. Entertaining and educational for all ages.
With its iconic sawtooth roofline, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art is a striking new building on the Rockland landscape. The museum provides exceptional exhibition space
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established over 100 years ago, along with luxurious accommodations, distinctive dining, and year-round activities. The Samoset’s 18-hole championship golf course boasts seven oceanside holes and 14 holes with spectacular views of the Atlantic.
Rockport is known for being a cultural and artistic town with a large community of local artists as well as a destination resort for creative professionals from around the world. The Rockport Opera house, constructed in 1891, can seat up to 400 and offers music, dance, plays, and other activities year round. The Opera House is also home of the renown Bay Chamber Concerts.
Most Unusual: State of Maine Cheese Company in Rockport is a small business that has been handcrafting fine cheeses since 1983. Nice selection of cheese and other Made in Maine products. There’s a statue in town honoring Andre, the harbor seal, who spent his winters at the New England Aquarium in Boston and his summers in Rockport Harbor. Every spring for over 20 years the aquarium would release him and Andre would swim north to Rockport (150+ miles). He was the honorary harbor master. A granite statue of Andre was dedicated at harbor side in 1978 with Andre unveiling it himself. Andre died in 1986 but lives on in a book and movie that follows the story of the famous seal.
Rockport Marine Park is a popular spot with harbor views, picnic areas, and short paths for walking. It has a replica of a locomotive used in transporting the prosperous lime production back in the town’s early history. Indian Island photo or photo of Andre the Seal. Hidden Gems: Maine Media Workshops + College bring together filmmakers, photographers, writers, artists and other creative types for intensive study sessions in their craft year-round. Must See: The Samoset Resort and the Samoset Golf Course is often considered one of the most beautiful resorts and golf courses in all of New England. The resort continues a tradition of gracious hospitality
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of Maine’s iconic lighthouses. A short path leads you to a nice view of the lighthouse which is a nice diversion from traditional tourist destinations.
Camden exudes that midcoast Maine, small town charm filled with ocean front views, unique shopping experiences and popular eateries specializing in Maine seafood.
Hidden Gems: The Camden Opera House is a cultural treasure when visitors find themselves in an exquisitely renovated Victorian opera house. Grand chandeliers, a lovely horseshoe balcony, antique moldings, and detailed painted friezes add charm to this entertainment venue. The venue is a perfect place to view a show; small with no bad seats, excellent acoustics and decent prices. Camden Hills State Park is a great spot for hiking and birding with breathtaking views. Grab a lunch from a local deli and take the very short drive to the park. Serenity, silence and no crowds.
Camden’s slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea,” paying tribute to its location between rolling hills and the Atlantic Ocean. In the late 19th century, wealthy people from all over the country started acquiring properties and building summer houses in Camden. These families planted roots in the town and showed their generosity by contributing to such cultural gems as the Camden Opera House, Camden Amphitheater, and the Camden Public Library. Today, you’ll see many sprawling estates and mansions, many of which have been converted into bed and breakfast inns.
Most Unusual: Camden is the home of the International Toboggan Championship in what is called the Camden Snow Bowl. The site boasts a 400-foot-long wooden chute that brings tobogganers close to 40 miles per hour as they end their ride on the frozen Hosmer Pond. Near the chute is a slope for downhill skiing, snow tubing, and extensive trails for snowshoeing.
Local Favorites: The Camden International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in New England taking place each year in September. Located on a sliver of public land in a nice residential district off Bayview Street, Curtis Island Light is one
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lincolnville Lincolnville is a lovely Maine coastal town populated by barely two thousand year-round residents, some of whom boast a proud lineage tracing back to the 1700s. According to the community’s website, the town was settled by Nathan Knight and his family, “Knight descendants have been active in Town affairs for decades,” and some of those descendants still live in Lincolnville to this day. History buffs can learn more about this fascinating early American community by visiting the School House Museum, located on the second floor of the 1892 building known as the Beach School. Visitors to Lincolnville also can enjoy some of the best of what the natural Maine environment has to offer—a beautiful sandy beach on Penobscot Bay, mountains and trails to traverse, pristine lakes and ponds where one can swim or boat. Shoppers will have plenty to see at Lincolnville’s crafts and art galleries, boutiques, and food markets, and they might even take an afternoon to watch the expert craftsmen at Windsor Chair, where furniture artisans have been turning out fine products since 1987. Opportunities for great food and drink abound in Lincolnville too.
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belfast & beyond The East Penobscot Bay Region reaches from Belfast in the west to Ellsworth in the east, with hundreds of peninsulas and islands.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge Traveling up Rt. 1 toward Bucksport prepare yourself for a spectacular scenic view - thanks to the new Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. Spanning the Penobscot River, this engineering marvel has a 42-story tower as one of its support structures making it America’s only observatory bridge. Looking out from the observation tower you have a breath-taking 360-degree panoramic view that stretches to the Camden Hills to the south, Mount Desert Island to the east and Mount Katahdin to the northwest.
Belfast Belfast offers an unmatched view of the open sea. This stunning seascape along with the remarkable collection of Federal, Victorian, Greek revival and Italian style homes built by sea merchants has lured artists, writers and crafts people to live in the area. Boasting a quaint downtown with shop-lined streets, Belfast is an ideal place to find antiques, souvenirs, collectibles, Maine-made crafts and much more. This town is the home of the Belfast Curling Club, one of only two dozen such facilities in New England dedicated to the sport of curling. Spectators are welcomed to watch curling leagues in action.
Searsport Searsport got its name from David Sears who made a fortune in the sea business and the China trade. You can see many of the artifacts brought back from these travels in the Penobscot Marine Museum. If you like antiques and flea markets you’ll be in heaven walking the brick sidewalks in the historic downtown.
Stonington & Stockton Springs Stonington, at the southernmost tip of Deer Isle, remains an active harbor town that draws visitors for touring. West of Belfast and Searsport you’ll find Stockton Springs, home to Fort Point State Park and Fort Point Light.
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Within 25 miles, in any direction, you can swim in a lake splash in salt water, ski or hike a mountain, visit a fair eat at acclaimed restaurants, fly out of an international airport, take in a live performance, shop at a farmers’ market, look out from a lighthouse, walk in a 1800’s fort, and listen to a volunteered powered community radio station.
There is a great deal to enjoy in the Bucksport Bay area. One of the best things about Maine is the diversity of its small towns from fishing ports to great spots along the rivers and ponds. There is an entrepreneurial spirit in the Bucksport Bay area. That spirit creates a huge variety of shops and services that are owned and operated by men and women that live, work and care about the area where they live.
The Bucksport Bay area includes a dozen towns with boat launches, a winery and breweries, swimming areas, fun festivals, museums, culture, the highest bridge observatory in the world and more. Along with Bucksport, those towns are Orland, Verona, Prospect, Stockton Springs, Frankfort Orrington, Searsport, Penobscot, Winterport, Blue Hill and Castine.
Bucksport’s central location, set between Belfast, Bangor and Ellsworth, makes it an ideal location to visit. As a former mill town that is now a Heart and Soul © community, Bucksport is at an exciting point of transition, where residents are shaping the future by creating a shared sense of belonging and strengthens the social, cultural and economic vibrancy of the town.
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places, you will find locally sourced food and highly skilled craftspeople and artists. In all of these places you will find evidence of the resourcefulness, dry wit and creativity that has defined our region’s culture for centuries.
The Blue Hill Peninsula encompasses the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot, and Sedgwick. Blue Hill is the largest town and is the region’s service center. Along with Penobscot, Blue Hill is the gateway to the rest of the Peninsula, and to Deer Isle and Stonington. The landscape here is marked by sweeping views of the blueberry barrens and the sea. Tucked in among the ridges, valleys and the jagged coastline, you’ll find adventure of all kinds, from a day on the water and an evening of live music to a solitary morning walk and an afternoon of gallery tours and shopping.
This region was settled in the mid 1700’s, its early economy centered around ship building and quarrying. Lumbering, lobstering, fishing and farming have played an important role in our economy and culture since the earliest days. By the late 1800’s the region had become a summer destination. Today, many of these industries coexist with a thriving art, music and food scene to create this unique place called The Blue Hill Peninsula.
You’ll find our communities to be diverse, independent yet interconnected. In all of these places, you may strike up a conversation with a lobsterman, boatbuilder or sailor who knows these waters like the back of his or her hand. In all of these
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The Greater Bangor region offers a pleasant mix of cosmopolitan experiences and old world traditions. The unique spirit of the 21 towns and cities in the area is evident in its charming shops, delicious dining and recreational opportunities. Bangor, with a population of 33,000, enjoys a thriving arts and cultural community with many fine arts and historical museums.
during the 19th century.
Considered the gateway to Down East Maine, Brewer straddles major north south and east-west transportation routes. Its residents enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best amenities of urban living, and intimate contact with nature. For the aviators, there is the privately owned Brewer airport.
The University of Maine offers many activities to the public including a variety of entertainment at the Maine Center for the Arts, athletic competitions at one of the many sports complexes such as the Alfond Arena, and shows at the Planetarium and exhibits at many museums. Experience the agricultural side of life with a visit to the farms at the University or plan on attending the Bangor State Fair, an annual event held in late July/early August complete with carnival rides, food, and farm animal exhibits.
The Bangor International Airport makes the region easily accessible by air and its proximity to major roadways makes traveling by motor coach or car simple. Bangor is centrally located in the state and is within a 90-minute drive of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Baxter State Park and the Moosehead Lake Region.
Nearby Old Town is home to the renown Old Town Canoe factory and outlet, a large paper mill and the Penobscot Indian Nation. Old Town enjoys a heritage rich in two cultures; Native American and FrancoAmerican. Of the City’s inhabitants, many trace their roots to the Abnaki Indians who lived along the Penobscot River, or to French Canadians who migrated south
Every fan of author, Stephen King, knows that Bangor, Maine is the inspiration for the fictional town of Derry, which provides
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Harbor and Tremont among others. Each has a rich history, personality and a host of attractions you’ll enjoy.
the backdrop for several of King’s novels and short stories. You can drive past his home on West Broadway and visit many landmarks that appear in his vast collection of writings.
Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park are often linked because of their overlapping geography. More than 4 million vacationers each year have been charmed by the island’s mountain, ocean and woodland vistas. Towns on the island that share their popularity with vacationers include Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Tremont among others. Each has a rich history, personality and a host of attractions you’ll enjoy.
Mountains rising from the ocean, forests stretching to granite cliffs, lakes nestled in glacial valleys, and crashing surf on a rocky shoreline. It is little wonder that nearly three million people come each year to Mt Desert Island (often just called “MDI”) to enjoy Acadia National Park. Towns on the island that share their popularity with vacationers include Bar Harbor, Southwest
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in nearby Orono is a hub for educational, cultural and sporting events year round. At the Hollywood Casino and Raceway you’ll experience the fun and excitement offered by action packed table games, hundreds of slot machines and racing programs that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Whether you enjoy dining, the arts, the great outdoors, history, architecture, shopping or sports, you’re sure to find something to do and lots to love here. The Bangor region has been designated by the State as one of Maine’s gateway communities. Bangor’s central location allows you to stay in a central location and see everything Maine has to offer - scenic coastline and beaches, camping, hiking, canoeing, charming downtowns and shopping, theater and the arts, and so much more. Your vacation begins here.
Hidden Gems: The Cole Land Transportation Museum has every form of transportation you can imagine. The items range from doll and baby carriages, to dump trucks and fire trucks, to a Bangor & Aroostook engine, boxcar, and caboose. Expect the unexpected with these transportation modes with a Maine connection.
You’ll find miles of trails for jogging, biking, cross country hiking, sailing, fishing and winter sports as well as scenic paths along the Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream. The downtown area hosts many art studios and galleries mixed in among small specialty shops and a wide array of restaurants to satisfy the “foodie” in you.
Most Unusual: Paul Bunyan, the mythical lumberman, was born in Bangor, Maine, according to the locals. And while other parts of the country claim him as their native son, Bangor is the only place with a 31 foot, 3700 pound fiberglass statue built in his honor. Be sure to stop here for your memorable photo with the statue.
Concerts seem to happen everywhere in Bangor. The Bangor Symphony Orchestra has charmed audiences since 1896 and the Bangor Band is one of the oldest, continuous community bands in the United States. Bangor is also home to the American Folk Festival, the Collins Center for the Arts and Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, an open air amphitheater that hosts some of the biggest names in entertainment. The Maine Discovery Museum is the home for family friendly fun that guarantees to educate and entertain kids of all ages.
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ellsworth first floor has antiques and collectibles and the second floor offers row upon row of books.
In the last U.S. Census, Ellsworth was the fastest growing city in Maine. It comes as no surprise to those who know that Ellsworth is the gateway to the splendor and beauty of Acadia National Park. All roads to Acadia and surrounding areas travel through Ellsworth.
Most Unusual: Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show is an amusing hour and fifteen minutes of axe throwing, log rolling, underhand chopping, crosscut sawing and pole climbing in an extravaganza that proves the skill and dexterity needed to be a Maine lumberjack. The artisans at Atlantic Art Glass patiently share their craft with visitors. Watching the team of glassblowers is like observing a choreographed dance as they shape the molten glass. You’ll leave with an art glass souvenir of glass beads, paperweights, jewelry and much more. The shapes, colors and detail make unique pieces to either wear, use or display.
Whether exploring by land or by water, Ellsworth offers the convenience of smallcity life with all of the qualities of Maine’s spectacular coastal amenities including hiking and boating. A thriving Main Street offers an abundance of restaurants, shops, an art-deco theatre, professional offices, galleries, a museum, coffee houses, pubs and historic buildings. Shopping centers, hotels, inns and restaurants are scattered minutes from the historic district. A waterfront park offers a boat launch, free summer concerts, and picnic areas for the family. Dining in Ellsworth can range from the simple outdoor take-out spot offering locally caught seafood on a picnic table to an elegant meal served with a water view. Our chefs pride themselves on local, fresh, seafood and farm products, served up in cuisine that varies from casual to sophisticated and everything in between. Don’t miss trying a local cheese, wine, brewed ale or the world famous Maine lobster as part of your taste of Maine. Local Favorites: Birdsacre - Stanwood Homestead Museum is a non-profit nature preserve that has miles of native Maine trails, a bird rehabilitation facility, and an educational nature center. Delightful staff will have you learning about birds and plants in the area. Free admission with donations accepted. Hidden Gems: The Big Chicken Barn is a wayside giant book and antique store. The
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encompassing 108 square miles. Its dramatic beauty comes in large part from the seventeen mountains that rise from the sea and the shores of four lakes. There are countless smaller ponds and scenic spots and more than 120 miles of hiking trails and roads that meander throughout the island for touring by car, biking, hiking and skiing.
Called “Eden” when founded in 1796 and renamed in 1921 for the sand bar which had accumulated in the bay, Bar Harbor is the best known and largest town in the northeast section of the island and leads to one of the entrances to Acadia National Park. The Great Fire of 1947 changed the face of Bar Harbor forever. It destroyed 67 mansions, 5 historic grand hotels, 170 private homes and 10,000 acres of Acadia National Park. Favorable winds spared the downtown section of Bar Harbor from the fire, where several homes in the historic district operate as inns.
As home to Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island is a vacationer’s destination. From Cadillac Mountain, to the Park Loop Roads/Carriage Roads, to Jordan Pond, MDI plays host to one of the most scenic and popular National Parks in the United States.
For a great view of the area, take Shore Path, which starts near the town pier and continues along the eastern shore. Bar Island, which you can walk to at low tide, gives you a spectacular view when you look back toward Bar Harbor with the towering mountain in the background.
Somes Sound divides Mount Desert Island. By coincidence this division identifies both the geography and pace of the island visit. The area west of Somes Sound, including Southwest Harbor and Tremont, offers a more sedate and secluded atmosphere. In contrast, the eastern side around Bar Harbor has more tourist attractions.
Bar Harbor is home to College of the Atlantic where you can visit the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History that investigates, interprets, and displays the natural world of Maine. All exhibits are designed and produced by students at College.
Must See: Many folks consider the Abbe Museum as the best visitor destination in downtown Bar Harbor. You’ll learn the history of the Passamaquoddy, Micmac, Penobscot, and Maliseet tribes from the region.
Mount Desert Island is the third largest island in the continental U.S.
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acadia national park that is located on the mainland. It has very similar geological features as Mount Desert Island but is more secluded and has less commercial development in the surrounding villages.
Four million visitors are inspired by a visit to Acadia National Park in Maine every year. The Park, near Bar Harbor, Maine, comprises 49,000+ acres of rock-bound coast on Mount Desert Island, a portion of the Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland, and offshore islands. Much of Acadia National Park’s outstanding scenery is the result of glaciers carving through an eastwest ridge of granite, leaving mountains separated by valleys; cliffs side by side with sand and cobblestone beaches. The geologic sculpting of the island did not end with the glaciers, but continues today along the shoreline where the ocean constantly shapes and reshapes the rocky coast of Down East Maine.
Human history in Acadia National Park extends at least 5,000 years ago where native American Indians first made encampments. Explorer Samuel Champlain made the first European contribution to the area’s recorded history when he landed on Mount Desert Island in 1604. It is he who named it “Isle des Monts Deserts,” literally, island of barren mountains. Must See: A trip up Cadillac Mountain is a treasured spot to view sunrise or sunset over the park. You can hike up the mountain, but many enjoy the convenience of a short ride by vehicle to the summit of the 1,529 foot peak. There’s a 500 foot vertical climb over granite steps and boulder that most will find relatively easy, if somewhat in shape. The views from the top of Jordan Pond and Cadillac Mountain are spectacular. And the coolest sight of all is Bubble Rock, a 14-ton boulder dropped by the glaciers millions of years ago teetering on the edge of the cliff. Very picturesque and photo-worthy if you’re not afraid to get close to it.
The Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park covers approximately 2,366 acres and is the only part of the park
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Across the International Bridge in Lubec, Maine is a Canadian island that harbors cherished memories of one of America’s most famous families. Campobello Island was the “Beloved Island” summer home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and their children in the early years of the 20th century.
“Tea with Eleanor” Additionally, a favorite Park experience, “Tea with Eleanor” returns. Daily, expert guides share stories of Eleanor Roosevelt and her life on the island accompanied by complimentary tea and cookies. Free Open Tea at 11 am ADT, limited-first come, first served; Reserved Tea at 3 pm ADT go online at www.fdr.net.
Today the 2800-acre park offers numerous things to see and do for all ages. Take a guided tour of FDR’s 34-room cottage and grounds, browse exhibits at the Visitor Centre and hike, bike or drive through the rustic beauty of the nature park that the Roosevelts so loved.
Newly Restored Historic Gardens For all those who love flowers the park is restoring historic Hubbard Cottage gardens to their original circa 1890’s landscape design. It’s one of the original neighboring cottages and a short walk from the FDR cottage. The Park is open daily, May 26Oct 14 from 9-5 EDT. Free admission.
New! The FUN Tour In 2018 a new tour debuts, The FUN Tour. This unconventional, 1 hour adventure lead by Park guides provide behind-the-scenes access to scandalous secrets, back stories and the hidden nooks and crannies of the world’s only international park. Two tours daily: 1:30 and 3:30 ADT. Free tickets at the Visitor Centre.
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downeast & Washington County is larger in area than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. During that drive the topography changes, reflecting the glacial scouring of 10,000 years ago. Left behind were rock formations, lakes and streams, and wide open expanses to rival the plains. And in that landscape, you’ll find independent Mainers who live, work, and raise their families in this vast part of the state.
Washington County is one of the last places in the busy, over-crowded Eastern seaboard where you can get away by yourself on a forest trail or walk for miles on the saltsprayed shoreline and see no one. Visitors to the Washington County / Down East part of Maine are often in search of the last frontier of peace and unspoiled beauty, of quietness, and clear, clean air. It is often called the “Sunrise County,” because many believe that the sun first rises here on the forty-eight contiguous states.
The county consists of 1.68 million acres, that’s about 3,258 square miles of land and water. The population is 32, 856 which works out to about 13 people per square mile. A total of 1.47 million acres
It’s a big county as New England counties go. It takes almost four hours to drive from one end to the other. With its two cities, 44 towns and population of 32,000,
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are forested and there are 133,000 acres of lakes and ponds. Ten rivers travel a total of 412 miles from their source to the sea.
By its very nature, the nation’s easternmost county is a paradise for people who derive inner pleasure from beachcombing, fishing, hiking, hunting, boating and swimming. Artists, photographers, antique collectors, rock hounds, and amateur botanists are among the many visitors who will enjoy this special region in Maine.
Looking at it another way, Washington County is 85 percent woodland; eight percent lakes, four percent bogs and swamps and three percent cropland and pasture. You have your choice of two highways that run through the Down East area, each one giving you a different look at the area. The Down East Sunrise Trail runs an inland route that will have you enjoying the forested countryside. The Bold Coast Scenic Byway will take you along the coastal route giving you glimpses of the
Bet you didn’t know that nearly 85% of the world’s supply of wild blueberries comes from Washington County in Maine.
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Museum to learn of their 12,000-year history in the area. Finally, go to nearby New Brunswick, Canada by car ferry or road to experience their history and culture.
Bring your passport for a three-nation vacation based in Eastport. Start in the U.S. and enjoy everything that Eastport has to offer: galleries of work by local artists and artisans, eclectic restaurants with authentic cuisine from Mexico, Greece and Downeast, the freshest seafood anywhere, historic homes and businesses, abundant cultural events, outdoor recreation and several lighthouses. Next, visit the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point and explore the Wapohnaki
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The Port of Eastport is busy with freighters loading up with wood products and pregnant cows for export. Closer to downtown, the fishermen bring in their catch of lobsters, scallops, clams, mussels, crabs, mackerel and halibut to the Breakwater pier, where visitors can fish without a license. Keep an eye open for whale-spotting from shore, or take a half-day whale-watch trip. Passamaquoddy Bay is rich in marine life year-round; you might see eagles, seals, porpoise, and the Old Sow Whirlpool, the largest in the western hemisphere. The walkable downtown is a National Historic District, with 29 restored buildings. Eastport hums all year long. There are big celebrations, Fourth of July, Indian Days in August, the Salmon Festival in September, the Pirate Festival in mid-September, and an international New Year’s Eve. Cultural events include films, live classical, country or folk music concerts, plays by the community theater group, art gallery openings, lectures, poetry readings and so much more. The background for all of this is the timeless rhythm of the massive tidal flow through the Bay. Come and let it relax you as you enjoy the many attractions of the area.
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Lubec hosts Summer Keys, an adult music camp that features weekly evening concerts, and The Easternmost Institute for the Arts, which presents a variety of summer workshops for adults and children. You can also find Jazz in Lubec, a week of jazz performances in August, and Summer Brushes, a painting workshop program.
Lubec boasts year-round attractions in a rural coastal setting, with rugged, natural beauty. With nearly 100 miles of coastline, this is an ideal travel destination for adventures near the sea. The quaint waterfront village offers lodging accommodations ranging from charming inns to motels and private home rentals. Like many Maine villages, Lubec hosts summertime concerts, festivals, and special events in the downtown areas and nearby parks.
Be sure to bring your passport so that you can visit Campobello Island, an historic 2,800 acre International Park with a visitor center, gardens and tours of the 34 room summer cottage of U.S. President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Must See: The West Quoddy Headlight is one of America’s most photographed lighthouses with its uncharacteristic red and white stripes in Lubec. Quoddy Head sits at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, where you can experience up to 28’ of tidal variation. Hidden Gem: The Tarquin Whale Watch boat is a tourist favorite that seats 26 with inside and outside comfort. The Captain’s tour will show you whales, share sea stories, and visit seals, eagles, and lighthouses. After the watch, dine at one of the area restaurants.
Luscious chocolates handmade in a seaside village chocolate shop. Original recipes featuring bittersweet, milk, and white chocolate filled with gourmet quality fruits, nuts, caramels, and liqueurs.
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western maine lakes & mountains Shawnee Peak. Check out each location for a variety of recreational adventures that can include hiking, mountain biking, zip lines, disk golf, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, all terrain vehicle trails and more.
Geographically, this region of Maine borders New Hampshire to the west, and Canada’s Province of Quebec on the north. Vast in size (larger than New Hampshire and Vermont combined), it has literally dozens of lakes, rivers and ponds that provide opportunities for water sports such as boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing and whitewater rafting. If fishing is your passion, you can find some of the best trout and salmon fishing in the country in Western Maine. In addition to Sebago, popular lakes in the region include Rangeley, Flagstaff and, the fun to pronounce, Mooselookmeguntic Lake. The area is also home to some of the best hunting in all of New England.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail that begins in Springer Mountain, Georgia and ends at Mount Katahdin in Maine passes through this region. The area’s Mahoosuc Notch is often considered by hikers to be the most difficult mile of the entire 2168 mile trail. Nestled among the lakes and mountains are towns and villages with unique dining options, an array of lodging and accommodations, and downtowns that have a unique New England charm catering to locals and visitors alike. You’ll find fairs and festivals dotting the western Maine countryside.
Here, you will find some of the most picturesque mountains in the state with such names as Sugarloaf, Bigelow, Saddleback, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain and
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miles. With the Songo Lock connecting these two lakes, it gives access to over 40 miles for boating.
With over 60 lakes and ponds in 20 towns that dot the area, the Sebago Lakes Region is where visitors can enjoy an abundance of natural resources -- the unspoiled beauty of lakes and streams, the peace and tranquility of forests and mountaintops, and the charm of historic villages and one-of-a-kind landmarks.
The “Causeway” in Naples has a robust atmosphere with shops, restaurants, many water sport rentals, mini-golf, galleries and a great view of the lake. Local Favorites: The Songo River Queen is a replica of a Mississippi paddle boat that travels the shores of Long Lake in daytime and evening excursions.
The area is anchored by Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest waterway at 54 square miles, located less than an hour’s drive from Portland. Part of this gigantic lake is Sebago Lake State Park, sprawled on 1400 acres, that is a prime destination for hiking, camping, swimming, boating and casual summer time fun.
Most Unusual: The UFO (Umbrella Factory Outlet) in Naples is a one of a kind supermarket, ice cream shop and liquor store in one, with umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. You’ll find a selection of 1800 wines, 1700 different Maine spirits, and 700 craft beer choices.
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Local Favorites: Art lovers will want to stop at Gallery302 featuring the works of 50+ artists. If you thought drive-ins were a thing of the past, you’ll be delighted to find Bridgton Twin Drive-In. Two screens (one PG and one R) with first run movies and a Retro Tuesday night for old favorites. Relive the 1950s!
Bridgton is surrounded by lakes and rolling hills and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Long Lake, Highland Lake and Moose Pond are well known stops for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and other water sports. You’ll find plenty of public beaches and public access to these Maine treasures. If hiking is your interest, take a jaunt to the top of Pleasant Mountain where you’ll get a choice view of the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
Hidden Gem: Deertrees Theater and Cultural Center opened in 1936 and is constructed of rose hemlock in the Adirondack Style with hand carved fixtures and near perfect acoustics. Today it thrives as a 300 seat theater featuring plays, concerts, Broadway shows and one of a kind performances.
You’ll enjoy a stroll downtown where you’ll find gift shops, antique and craft stores, restaurants and specialty shops. Walk through Pondicherry Park, a 66 acre nature preserve in the center of town. The wood chipped pathway leads you deep into the park where there are signs of beaver, deer, mink, woodpeckers, and spotted salamanders.
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centers, saunas, swimming pools and spa services. Camps, cottages, vacation rentals and campgrounds round out the available places to stay.
Situated in the Androscoggin River valley surrounded by some of the highest mountains in Maine, Bethel was first settled in 1768. Now a quiet resort town, it is full of quaint shops and tranquil streets where visitors can enjoy a casual stroll to experience its New England village charm.
Local Favorites: Grafton Notch State Parks offer wonderful opportunities to commune with nature. Nearby and convenient access will bring you to areas around the Appalachian Trail for hikes and bird watching. Zipline Tours at Sunday River features a series of six lines ranging from 100 to 300 feet in length with a final “zip” down the resort’s 750-foot Twin Zip. Its wooded location takes you through the trees and over a ravine and stream bed, at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.
Year round recreation abounds with the likes of hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and golf in the spring and summer. Winter comes alive with some of the best alpine skiing in the east at Sunday River Ski Resort, only a short drive from Bethel. Of course, there is plenty of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing with lots of stops for après ski merriment. The fall foliage in the area is among the best in Maine.
Most Unusual: There are three wooden Covered Bridges in the Bethel area. The Sunday River Bridge is the oldest, built in 1872 and spans 87′ long. The Bethel Recreational Pathway Bridge was built in 2001 and spans 50′ long and the Big Adventure Bridge was built in 1999 also 50’ long.
The Bethel area offers many choices for accommodations and eateries. You’ll find many B&B Inns that offer an intimate, home like setting and there are plenty of choices from among the locally run restaurants, lounges and pubs. The Sunday River complex offers hotels and lodges with accommodations such as health and fitness
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You should plan on visiting during Wilton’s annual Blueberry Festival, always held the first Friday and Saturday in August, celebrating the heritage of the region for 36 years. This spectacular event includes 60 unique events over the 2 days and has something new to offer each year.
Neighboring Farmington is the quaint village of Wilton. The Town boasts that it is “Ideally located in the western lakes and mountains region of Maine and is well-known as a great place to live, work, and play. Residents and guests alike enjoy the extensive recreational opportunities including the picturesque 563-acre Wilson Lake adjacent to our historic downtown district. The spring-fed lake can be enjoyed from several access points including Kineowatha Park; a 62 acre public park with a public beach, volley ball courts, skateboard park, tennis courts, basketball courts, recreation hall, and outdoor ice skating rink in winter.”* Wilton’s history is deep in manufacturing. It’s knows for being the location of Maine’s first cotton mill and home to G.H. Bass & Co, started by George Henry Bass, Wilton’s best-known businessman. Also located in Wilton was the first toothpick mill. All types of activities can be enjoyed on the lake like kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in the summer to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and ice fishing in the winter. This region is also a hikers paradise. There are several lodging choices in the area including cabins, inns, and a hotel.
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railroad route, developed for shared usage by snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, hikers, and mountain bikers. The terrain is flat as it spans for 14 miles through small community centers, residential areas and wilderness habitats.
Farmington offers a quaint downtown with a wide choice of restaurants, gift shops, bookstores and a vibrant local Historical Society. Nearby is the 85-acre Historic District housing with more than 100 Federal and Colonial Revival buildings that illustrate the growth of the community from the 1800s through the mid-20th century.
Local Favorites: The Farmington Fair has been around since 1840 with its barnyard animals and exhibition showcases honoring the traditions of Maine’s agricultural history. It runs for seven days during the third week in September.
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) occupies much of the downtown area and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Colleges 18 times since 1998.
Hidden Gems: The Nordica Homestead Museum is a modest farmhouse full of memorabilia about Lillian Nordica, the first American opera singer with an international reputation. Some of Madame Nordica’s incredibly ornate stage jewelry and costumes.
The Arts Institute of Western Maine and The Emery Community Arts Center, on the UMF campus, offer a year round schedule of arts and entertainment performances. A focal point for recreation in Farmington is the Whistle Stop Rail-Trail, a former
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a beautiful natural setting. (Angel Falls is another spectacular spot to visit but a bit harder to find and more challenging to get there than Small Falls.)
This resort area consists of 99 percent forest and water which provides ideal vacations for all four seasons of the year. With more than 110 clear lakes, ponds, and streams and thousands of acres of untamed timberland filled with wildlife and plant life, you’ll always find an adventure waiting in this special part of Maine.
Expect the foliage season to peak from late September to mid-October in this region. Thousands of acres of woodland provide you will rolling hills filled with breathtaking colors and beauty.
With the arrival of spring comes the start of open water fishing and the pursuit of land locked salmon, trout, bass, and perch. For bird watching, don’t miss the Audubon Society’s 100 acre bird sanctuary on Hunter Cover.
Winter brings lots of snowmobiling with more than 150 miles of groomed trails. These trails are part of the Interstate Trail System that connects Maine with New Hampshire and Canada.
A trip to Rangeley-Oquossoc needs to include a visit to Height of Land, Mooselookmaguntic Lake, and Small Falls.
Local Favorites: Mingo Springs Golf Course offers spectacular views on an 18-hole golf course that is enjoyable for a beginner or seasoned pro. Specialty and gift shops line the small town where unique gifts or souvenirs can be found.
Height of Land is part of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway along Route 17. While there are many places to see the spectacular scenery, this one is among the best with a bigger parking area than just a pull off along the road and a few signs with information that are nice.
Hidden Gems: The Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum in Oquossoc, is a small museum, rich in history, with biographical info on colorful characters of the region and wonderful displays and exhibits about the area. The Maine Forestry Museum pays homage to western Maine’s rich timber heritage. Learn about the logging industry and its impact on shingle mills and paper manufacturing in Maine. The Rangeley Lake State Park is a great base camp for visiting the area. The camp sites are large with plenty of room for a truck and trailer. There are lots of trails for hiking, easy boat/beach access,
Mooselookmaguntic is a massive lake that dominates the region. There is more than enough room for boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming excursions. Enjoy one of the most scene lakes in Maine. Small Falls is a beautiful place to explore, have a picnic, or take a swim on the natural slides created by the falls themselves. It is also perfect for a photographer that loves
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scientist’s labs, inventions and life. His office and work space have largely been left untouched so visitors can see the actual conditions. The knowledgeable museum docents offer informative tours and the video on Reich’s life provides an overview of his life and shouldn’t be missed. Guaranteed to be among the most unusual museums you’ll ever visit. You can also explore fields, forests and woodland nature trails on the property.
and good sense of privacy. Don’t miss the Rangeley Region Lake Cruises and Kayaking. On one day, you’ll be cruising an area lake on a former mail delivery boat that seats about a dozen people. On another day, the same folks can guide you on a kayaking venture on Cupsuptic River. Most Unusual: The Wilhelm Reich Museum is the 100-acre home of Dr. Wilhelm Reich, a fascinating but controversial psychoanalyst and scientist. A visit here is a look back in time at a fascinating but controversial
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trip begins below Grand Falls, culminating at the famous Big Poplar Falls where it meets with the Kennebec River in The Forks.
The Kennebec Valley region is the widest north-south stretch of any Maine region, stretching for 5000 square miles from the Maine state capital of Augusta to the border of the Canadian province of Quebec. And the towns in between are diverse with culture, history, and scenery in Bingham, Madison, Jackman, Skowhegan and Waterville.
The fall season brings forth some of the finest foliage the state has to offer. Driving along Route 201, the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway, will bring you face to face with spectacular colors and possibly an eagle sighting along the way. Winter brings a cold, white landscape for sledding, snowshoeing, and skiing as well as ample trails for snowmobiling.
The countryside is rich with waterways, mountains, and rustic settings as well as more urban areas with colleges, museums, and performing art centers for enrichment and entertainment.
ATV tours, mountain bike treks, rock climbing, and moose safaris are other recreational diversions in this treasured part of Maine.
The Belgrade Lakes are particularly inviting for swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, hiking, camping and canoeing. You’ll find many serene areas for casual strolls and pure relaxation.
Local Favorites: The Maine State Museum is a must see spot especially for Mainers who first visited here on elementary school outings. The exhibits are remarkable: a huge display of a water mill that spans several stories; excellent mock-ups of shipbuilding and the lumber industry, and the famous “moose antlers” are favorites.
If whitewater rafting is more your style, you’ll find rapids like no other place in the state. Maine’s Dead River, which flows from Flagstaff Lake, offers the longest continuous stretch of Class III to V whitewater in the East. The sixteen-mile
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kennebec valley $2 individual tickets and maximum family admission at $6. Hidden Gems: The Colby College Museum of Art leaves visitors surprised with its world class museum quality graced by works of Rockwell, Renoir, Rembrandt and Whistler. The price is right as the museum is free to the public. The Children’s Discovery Museum in Augusta is more like an indoor play land than a museum. Ideal for the younger set up to preteens. Most Unusual: Sonny’s Museum and Rock Shop, located in downtown Augusta, is a rock shop with character, jewelry, and gems.
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wide with over 400 miles of shoreline. Its average depth is 55’ and it serves as home to 80 islands. While the region has a large moose population, ironically, the name of the lake comes from the remarkable similarity that a map of the massive lake looks like an antlered moose.
If you want to get away from it all; and really get away, consider a trip to the Maine Highlands. About a five hour drive from Portland, you’ll find yourself in the ultimate wilderness where woodlands outnumber houses and distances can be traveled without seeing a soul. Maine Highlands is the home to four wilderness adventures. At 5,267 feet, there’s Mt. Katahdin, the northern finish line to the Appalachian Trail. Spectacular views and challenging trails draw hikers to its summit every year to make a pilgrimage to the highest point in Maine. There’s Baxter State Park, with almost 210,000 acres of wilderness, complete with unspoiled lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and waterfalls. The Park has year round campsites available with areas for lean-tos and tents as well as bunkhouses and cabins. Availability is limited so check ahead for information. www.baxterstateparkauthority.com Snowmobiling and boating round out the other seasons in the park.
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The Allagash Wilderness Waterway was established by the Maine Legislature in 1966 to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural beauty, character, and habitat of a unique area. It is a magnificent, 92-milelong ribbon of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams winding through the heart of northern Maine’s vast commercial forests.
Guided excursions are available in the Maine Highlands for whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking deep into the wilderness, fresh water fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing or hunting. Planning an extended stay in the region? Then you might consider staying at one of the region’s many charming and comfortable resorts, lodges, B&Bs, cottages, hotels, motels or campsites. You can find eco-friendly accommodations or a lakeside guesthouse that will have you enjoying every moment of your wilderness adventure.
For more than a century “The Allagash” has been praised and enjoyed as a sportsman’s paradise. Many famous people, including Henry David Thoreau, have enjoyed its beauty and come away filled with determination to protect it for future generations. The people of Maine have made this dream possible. The State of Maine, through the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, seeks to ensure that this area will be maintained forever as a place of solace and
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diverse cultures that still flourish today with traditional foods and festivals and a respect for a long standing and treasured heritage.
Whether you call it the “Crown of Maine” or just “The County,” Aroostook County in Maine is larger than the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. While there are vast, open spaces for year round recreation, The County is also home to over 3.5 million acres of undeveloped wilderness waiting to be explored. There are also over 2,000 lakes, streams, and ponds dotting the region.
While it takes time to visit this remote region of Maine, visitors believe it is well spent with rewarding experiences not found in any other part of the Northeast Region. Local Favorites: The Maine Potato Blossom Festival (July) in Fort Fairfield is a nine day tribute to Maine’s most popular home grown vegetable. With farmer Olympics, road races and mashed potato wrestling, you’ll soon realize that potatoes can be both yummy and fun.
Winter time opens up over 2000 miles of snowmobile trails while summer offers ATV trails and hiking excursions galore. If you want to spend time paddling on the water, there are over 92 miles of ponds and rivers which make up the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Hidden Gems: The Acadian Village in Van Buren is a series of 17 buildings overlooking the St. John River designed to retain the cultural heritage of the Acadians who settled here during the mid-eighteenth century. The settlement reflects the Acadian skills for fishing, lumbering and ship building.
While in “The County,” you won’t want to miss Maine’s “Million Dollar View,” an eight mile stretch of road on Route One between Danforth and Orient, with a view of chains of lakes on one side and the stunning Mount Katahdin, Peekaboo Mountain and the landscapes of New Brunswick, Canada on the other.
Most Unusual: Check out America’s First Mile in Fort Kent. It is a monument to the first mile of US Route 1 that begins in Maine and ends in Key West, Florida.
Well known as one of the largest potato producers in the nation, Aroostook County has agrarian roots typified by its early settlers of French-Canadian and Swedish descent. There’s a rich history of these
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Lobster Beer? - Oxbow Brewing in Newcastle, Maine produces beer made with live Maine lobsters and a dash of sea salt. Brew master, Tim Adams, says the lobsters are placed in a mesh bag and suspended in a kettle full of boiling wort, the liquid made from the mashing process, during brewing.
Craft Beer Grows in Maine - In 2011, Maine had 34 breweries scattered across the state. In 2015, Maine had 59 breweries, which ranked it 21st among other states in the nation. Currently, the number has grown to 77 breweries ranking it 5th in the nation. Craft Beer is Everywhere- There are 7.6 breweries per capita in Maine of adults 21+ (That’s per 100,000 of those folks.) This ranks Maine as 5th in the nation for per capita for craft breweries.
Blueberry Beer – As the story goes, nearly twenty years ago, a local farmer stopped by the Atlantic Brewing Company brew pub in Bar Harbor, Maine looking to sell his truck full of wild Maine blueberries. It proved to be the inspiration for the brewery’s Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale. It has just enough berry flavor to complement the hops.
Maine Ranks in Nation -In 2016, Maine brewers produced 316,953 barrels of craft beer which ranked the state #18 in production in the entire country.
Friars Brewing Beer – The Franciscan Brothers of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, in addition to bread production (they have a “bake house” in Bangor), embarked upon a new apostolate to help support their monastery, brewing beer. You’ll find their new brewpub open in Bucksport, Maine. Friars are brewing beers such as Monastery Ale, St. Francis Brown Ale, Porte du Ciel (Gate of Heaven), and Whoopie Pie Porter (which is said to “pour like motor oil and tastes like awesome!”).
There’s Money in that Brew- In 2016, craft beer producers contributed $228 million in economic impact to the state and employed more than 1600 workers in the industry. Revenue for Maine brewers was more than $150 million. What is a Microbrewery? – It is defined as a brewery that produces less than 15,000 barrels of beer per year with 75 percent or more of its beer sold off-site. What is a Brew Pub? – It is defined as a restaurant/brewery that sells 25 percent or more of its beer on site. The beer is brewed primarily for sale in the restaurant and bar and is often dispensed directly from the brewery’s storage tanks.
Facts provided by brewery websites and the Brewers Association (brewersassociation. org)
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Cellardoor Winery 367 Youngtown Rd. Lincolnville (207)763-4478 mainewine.com TR
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acres. Trails are designated for various recreational activities; a few are designated for hiking only. A lodge at the summit may be rented for family picnics, gatherings, and group programs. Special Features: There are wonderful views from ledges halfway up trail and there’s the mountain top lodge.
From brief hikes to challenging ones, Maine has it all. Here are a few to consider during your visit to Maine Bradbury Mountain State Park – Pownal Center – Total route 1.3 miles Here’s a hike on a woodland loop that leads to the summit of a lone mountain. This is a quiet, attractive park in southern Maine, not far from several other trailheads. Woodland campsites here offer relative seclusion and the trails are rarely crowded. General location: Inland from North Yarmouth in Cumberland County.
Jordan Pond Path (Jordan Pond Shore Trail) – Northeast Harbor- Total route 3.3 miles On this hike you will have expansive views of Jordan Pond, the Bubbles, and Jordan Cliffs, as well as a chance to see ducks or watch kayakers. The graded gravel path on the east side of the pond is particularly easy, and the 4,000 feet of log bridges on the west side help smooth the way over what would otherwise be a potentially wet, rocky, and root-filled trail.
Ring and Blueberry Buff Trails- York – Total route 1.8 miles Here’s a climb through mixed woods past ledge outlooks to the 691-foot summit for distant views of the Atlantic coast. The town of York owns the crown of 180
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Hills State Park. Mount Katahdin is the final stop on the northern section of the Appalachian Trail. General location: Mount Katahdin is in the southern part of Baxter State Park, in Piscataquis County central Maine. The trailhead is a 45-minute drive from the town of Millinocket.
Bald Rock Mountain -Camden – Total route 3.6 miles You’ll experience a day hike to the summit of a mountain overlooking the upper reaches of Penobscot Bay where the mountain meets the sea. The view is spectacular and usually not crowded. A shelter near the summit is suitable for an overnight stay though you need to check with park officials in advance. General location: Camden Hills State Park west of Lincolnville Beach and north of Camden in Knox and Waldo Counties in midcoast Maine.
Marginal Way – Ogunquit- Total route 1 mile This is a village hike along a mile-long section on the Atlantic Ocean. Marginal Way is probably the most popular village walk in Maine. The village of Ogunquit is a famous tourist town, full of curio shops and fine restaurants. The walk along Marginal Way will give you a leisurely jaunt. The ocean views here are spectacular. General location: The town of Ogunquit is about 18 miles north of the New Hampshire border, in York County.
Mount Katahdin via the Knife EdgeMillinocket – Total route 9.5 miles This is a challenging day hike to the top of Mount Katahdin along a granite ridge called the Knife Edge. This is one of the most spectacular hikes in the east, with views of Moosehead Lake, the Penobscot River, and the mountains and hills of Acadia National Park and Camden
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SCENIC BYWAYS
Park charges an entrance fee.)
The National Scenic Byways Program was established in 1991 to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes these roads based on factors such as archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic intrinsic qualities. Maine is proud to serve as home for four of these specially designated byways.
From craggy shorelines and granite-capped mountains to crystal lakes and spruce–fir forests, Acadia All American Road is perfect for exploring. Extensive carriage roads and hiking trails give access to Acadia National Park. See fishing and sailboats in Frenchman’s Bay or go back in time to see the “cottages” of old Bar Harbor. Old Canada Road Scenic Byway -78.2 miles in length – Takes about two and a half hours to drive or eight hours to visit.
Acadia All-American Road - 40.0 miles in length- Takes three hours to drive or eight hours to visit.
Tracing the route of generations of travelers between Maine and Quebec, this segment of U.S. Rt. 201 winds right alongside the Kennebec River, Wyman Lake, and the Dead River. Encounter old-time villages
Acadia National Park is a United States National Park located southwest of Bar Harbor. The park includes much of Mount Desert Island and associated smaller islands along the Atlantic coast. (Acadia National
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and abundant wildlife in mountain ridges, forests, and rivers. US 201 begins in Brunswick and follows the Kennebec River from Gardiner, Maine, to The Forks where it winds away from the river and runs up into the north woods mountains before reaching Jackman and extending into Quebec, Canada at the border crossing.
17 is the centerpiece of this scenic drive, offering scenic views of Mooselookmeguntic Lake. The scenic countryside and rolling mountains set the backdrop for fantastic vistas making it a popular route for travelers.
Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway - 35.6 miles in length – Takes two to three hours to drive and eight or more hours to visit.
The Schoodic Scenic Byway travels through the eastern seaboard, including the “quiet” side of Acadia National Park. The landscape remains unspoiled, revealing a part of Maine where lobstering and clamming are still a tradition. Discover the local artisans’ crafts and let the mountains, coastal islands, historic buildings, and lighthouses enchant you.
Schoodic Scenic Byway - 29.0 miles in length – Takes one hour to drive or eight hours to visit.
This byway follows Routes 17 and 4 in the western part of the state which is home to the many scenic lakes and streams that the region is known for. The route follows the ridgeline of the Appalachian Mountains before dropping into rolling hills and valleys. The Height of Land on Route
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FARMER’S MARKETS
family destinations. (Most allow leashed dogs to attend as well, but be sure to check in advance.)
Maine residents and visitors have more than 140 farmers’ markets to explore across the state. From the big towns to the tiny hamlets, the wide array of markets reflects Maine’s many diversified farms and its rich crafting heritage. Markets are on every day of the week, at various times of day. If you’re vacationing, be sure to ask the locals or check www.mainefarmersmarkets.org. You’ll probably find a nearby market that suits your travel schedule perfectly.
Maine is one of the few states that has a law defining what qualifies as a “farmers’ market.” The law stipulates that 75% of the farm and food products offered by a vendor must have been grown or produced by that farmer. (Some markets are even stricter, requiring that everything in the stall come from the vendor’s farm.) Whichever is the case, shoppers at Maine farmers’ markets can rest assured that the products they buy were grown/produced/caught locally, not trucked in from out of state!
Most farmers’ markets in Maine are independently managed by the farmers, so each one has a different character. Some offer an array of prepared foods, and perhaps even seating areas where you can enjoy a relaxed meal. Others cater more to shoppers heading home from work, and offer a convenient spot to pick up local foods and chat with neighbors. Often you’ll find live music and other activities, such as cooking demonstrations, face painting, food sampling, and special programs for children, making farmers’ markets great
Of course, most markets offer more than a rich selection of foods. Looking for a Maine-made souvenir? Consider jewelry made by a local artisan, a painting or photo of a New England scene, or a unique craft item, all of which are frequently found at Maine farmers’ markets. Crafters won’t want to miss the richly colored yarns available.
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to be pleasantly surprised by the varied selections, and by the warmth of your reception. Shopping at any size market is casual and friendly, and since many accept credit, debit, and EBT cards, it’s easy as well. So while you’re in Maine, make it a point to explore a few farmers’ markets. You’ll meet some farmers, get to mingle with friendly natives, support the local economy, and get a taste of Maine’s hopping local foods scene!
Baskets, soaps, and candles are other potential gifts that are easy to take home. Shopping at the farmers’ market ensures you are not only “shopping local,” but directly supporting Maine farmers and artisans. The markets range in size from two farmers to more than 40 vendors or more. Because many farms are so diversified, it’s not uncommon to find a farmer offering a wide range of products under one canopy. Don’t pass by the small farmers’ market, assuming there won’t be much on offer. You’re likely
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FEATURED FARMERS’ MARKETS Damariscotta Farmers’ Market Rising Tide Parking Lot, Jun - Sept., Mon., 3pm - 6pm, Round Top Farm, May - Oct., Fri., 9am - Noon damariscottafarmersmarket.org
Bath Farmers’ Market Commercial Street, Bath Year-round, Sat., 9-Noon bathfarmersmarket.com Boothbay Farmers’ Market 1 Common Dr., Boothbay May-Oct: Thursday 9am - Noon (207)882-6374 boothbayfarmersmarket.com
Kittery Community Market 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery Jun 3-Oct 7: Sundays 10-2 (207) 337-3198 KitteryCommunityMarket.com
Brewer’s Farmers’ Market 318 Wilson St. (Brewer Auditorium Parking Lot) Mid-May - Oct, Tues, Thurs, Sat, 8:30am - 1pm (207)948-5724 or (207)948-2111 brewermaine.gov/community
Machias Valley Farmers’ Market Rte 1 Across from Helen’s Restaurant, Machias May - Oct, Fri & Sat, 9am - 1pm machiasvalleyfarmersmarket.com
Brunswick Farmers’ Market Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street May - Nov: Tues. & Fri. 8am - 2pm brunswickfarmersmarket.com
Rockland Farmers’ Market Harbor Park, Rockland Early May - End Oct., Thurs., 8:30am-1pm rocklandfarmersmarket.org
Bucksport Bay Farmers’ Market 99 Main St. Next to Bucksport Post Office May-Oct: Thursday 2pm-5pm (207)469-6818 bucksportbaychamber.com/farmers-market
Waldoboro Farmers’ Market Waldoboro Town Office, 1600 Atlantic Hwy Wednesday, June 6 - Sept. 5, 3pm - 6pm (207)832-0633 waldoborofarmersmarket.com
Camden Farmers’ Market 116 Washington St. (Rte 105), Camden May - Oct., Sat., 9am - Noon Mid-June - Sept., Wed., 3:30pm-6pm camdenfarmersmarket.org
York Gateway Farmers’ Market 1 Stonewall Ln., York May 26-Oct 6, Every Sat., 9am-1pm; Nov-Mar, Every Other Sat.,9am-1pm (207) 363-4422 gatewayfarmersmarket.com
Featured co-ops & natural food markets Belfast Co-op 123 High St., Belfast (207)338-2532 | belfast.coop
Rising Tide Community Market 323 Main St., Damariscotta (207)563-5556 | risingtide.coop
Good Tern Natural Foods Co-op & Café 750 Main St., Rockland (207)594-8822 | goodtern.coop
Royal River Natural Foods 443 US Rte. 1, Freeport (207)865-0046 | rrnf.com
Portland Food Co-op 290 Congress St., Portland (207)805-1599 | portlandfood.coop
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scenic BOATING TOURS
the famous Maine crustacean.
Maine has no shortage of boating adventures for residents and tourists alike.
Many cruises take visitors to explore outer islands, the area’s natural inhabitants, and historic locations. In many spots, spectacular wildlife abounds—from sunbathing seals to majestic osprey and eagles, all observable in their native surroundings. You’ll find many experienced captains and tour guides in Maine that will make the cruise a memorable event.
Oceanside – There are numerous tours heading out into the ocean from home bases in Portland, the mid-coast area, and Bar Harbor, to name a few. Excursions can range from brief tours- two hours and under—to full day tours extending beyond six hours. You’ll also find popular sunset cruises that will inspire you at the end of a perfect summer day in Maine.
Inland- With over 3000 lakes and ponds in the Pine Tree State, you’ll find opportunities to explore on the inland waters. From an historic steamboat on Moosehead Lake to a Mississippi River Paddle Boat replica on Long Lake, you’ll find cruises that offer a relaxing pace to observe the countryside. Rental places can be found just about anywhere that will provide smaller craft for your inland visits including canoes, kayaks, and catamarans.
For the more adventurous, you can hop aboard larger sailing vessels for brief excursions or multi-day adventures. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sail, you can help crew the boat or you can just sit back and enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of the coast of Maine. Want to see lobster being caught in the Atlantic waters? There’s even a lobster boat or two that will take you out to the lobster traps to harvest
Recommended boat Tours Schooner Olad & Owl Camden (207)236-2323 maineschooners.com
East Coast Ferries Eastport, Lubec, Deer Isle and Campbello (506)747-2159 eastcoastferriesltd.com
Songo River Queen II 841 Roosevelt Trail Naples (207) 693-6861 songoriverqueen.net
Katahdin Cruises Greenville (207)695-2716 katahdincruises.com
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maine lighthouses No other visual image, except perhaps the red lobster, symbolizes Maine better than that of the lonely lighthouse, standing sentinel along the rocky coast. The Maine Office of Tourism reports that only about a dozen of these former saviors of the seacoast are located on the mainland. Another 50 were built on islands, reefs, ledges or breakwaters, and four have foundations completely submerged in the Atlantic Ocean.
In this age of radar, the cell phone and the GPS the work of Maine’s coastal guardians has been largely usurped, but not their allure. For a first-class tour, travel south to north to visit these must-see lighthouses.
“Lighthouses are something that’s only on the coast,” says Gabriel Susen of the Maine Office of Tourism, to explain why they draw so many visitors. “Plus you see them a lot in movies.” His office doesn’t have statistics on which lighthouses are most popular, but Susen does note that “the one at Cape Neddick is supposed to be the ‘most photographed.’”
Portland Head Light: Cape Elizabeth
The following lighthouses have museums or displays inside at least one building: Pemaquid Point: Bristol Monhegan Island Lighthouse & Museum: Monhegan Island Marshall Point Lighthouse & Museum: Port Clyde Rockland Breakwater Light: Rockland Spring Point Ledge Light: Rockland
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maine lighthouses Lighthouses are majestic beacons, silent sentinels that guard time and mariners alike. 8 Monhegan Island Light
(passenger ferry from Port Clyde, ferry or mail boat from Boothbay Harbor or New Harbor), 1824, (museum).
9 Rockland Breakwater Light
1902, Rockland, Waldo Avenue off Route 1 (in good weather only walk out to light at the end of the mile-long breakwater.
10 Owls Head Light
Owls Head, Lighthouse Road Route 73, 1826.
11 Brown’s Head Light
1832, Vinalhaven (auto ferry from Rockland).
12 Grindle Point Light
Islesboro (auto ferry from Lincolnville), museum, 1851, rebuilt 1874.
1 Cape Neddick Light Station
(Nubble Light), 1879, York, end of Nubble Road off Route 1A. On a nearby island, see from road.
13 Fort Point Light
Stockton Springs, Fort Point Road off Route 1, 1836.
2 Spring Point Ledge Light
South Portland, off Route 77, 1897.
3 Portland Breakwater (Bug Light)
Portland Harbor, from Route 77 to Broadway to Pickett Street to parking area for South Portland Public Landing, 1855-1870’s.
4 Portland Head Light,
Fort William, from Route 1 on 1A, 77 and Shore built between 1787-1909, (museum).
14 Eagle Island Light
(mail boat from Sunset on Deer Isle), 1839.
15 Bass Harbor Head Light
Southwest Harbor Route 102A, 1858.
16 Burnt Coat Harbor Light
Swan’s Island (ferry from Bass Harbor), 1872.
17 Bear Island Light
(ferry/mail boat from Northeast Harbor), 1853-1889.
5 Cape Elizabeth (Two Lights) Cape Elizabeth, off Route 77, 1827-1874.
18 West Quoddy Head Light
Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, South Lubec Rd. off Route 189, 1807, rebuilt 1858.
6 Pemaquid Point Light
Bristol, Light-house Park end of Route 130, 1927 (museum).
19 Ladies’ Delight
Manchester, (Pond Road, inland).
7 Marshall Point Light
Port Clyde, access from Route 131, 1832, rebuilt 1857 (museum).
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CAMPING
Maine has just about every camping experience a visitor might want.
according to the Maine Campground Owners Association.
For those looking for the rustic experience, you’ll find small clearings in wooded areas near lakes and streams just big enough for you and a place to pitch a tent. Quiet, solitude, and star lit skies will cap off the experience of camping in Maine’s remotest areas.
And for others, there is the experience of camping in a cabin or lodge on the grounds of many campgrounds. These range from quaint log built cabins that can accommodate a small family to grand rustic lodges that can accommodate many more guests.
For some, the camping experience can be found in assorted commercial campgrounds that offer everything from basic tent sites to far more elaborate sites with water and electricity hook-ups for pull behind trailers or recreational vehicles. The campgrounds often have amenities such as swimming pools, areas for sports and games, convenience stores, dumping stations, drinking water, picnic tables boat launched, firewood for sale and bathing facilities. Some even offer onsite shopping experiences, dining, and elaborate entertainment and activities. There are over 200 licensed campgrounds in Maine
You may want to camp at one of Maine’s 12 state park campgrounds with locations to suit your taste. For more information visit www.maine.gov. 3 1/2 miles to Boothbay Harbor
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CAMPING Libby’s Oceanside Camp
Skowhegan Kennebec Valley KOA
725 York St., York Harbor (207)363-4171 libbysoceancamping.com
18 Cabin Rd., RT 2, Canaan (207)474-2858 koa.com/campgrounds/skowhegan
Maine Campground Owners Association
Timberland Acres RV Park
campmaine.com
Old Orchard Beach Campground 27 Ocean Park Rd., Old Orchard Beach (207)934-4477 gocamping.com
Shore Hills Campground & RV Park
57 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton (207)667-3600 timberlandacresrvpark.com
Wassamki Springs Campground 56 Saco St., Scarborough (207)839-4276 wassamkisprings.com
553 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay (207)633-4782 shorehills.com
H E L P S AV E M A I N E F O R E S T S !
Pack marshmallows. Not firewood.
The Maine Legislature has banned all out-of-state firewood. Out-of-state firewood can bring harmful insects and diseases that can destroy Maine forests.
Buy it where you burn it don’t give bugs a free For more information, go to www.maine.gov/firewood ride! or call (207) 287-2791
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moose watching
snowmobile trails. Many a traveler has also seen them on the roadways in Maine with a collision averted by paying close attention in areas they are known to wander.
Maine is lucky enough to be one of only a few states in the U.S. that has a sizable moose population. While estimates on the moose population in Maine are hotly debated, an extensive study released in 2013 estimates it at 76,000, the largest concentration of moose in the country next to Alaska.
To increase your chances of seeing a moose in Maine, contact one of the outfitters that specialize in moose watching tours or moose safaris. You’ll have the opportunity to safely and comfortably view these creatures with knowledgeable guides giving you information about their habits and life in the Maine woods.
Moose can be seen throughout the state, but their population is greatest in the Western Lakes and Mountains, the Kennebec Valley, the Maine Highlands, and Aroostook County. The best times to spot them are at dusk and dawn from mid-May through July and again in the fall during their breeding time, called the “rutting season.� Always view moose with caution. Stay away from females (cows) with calves and from males (bulls) during mating time.
While moose are usually tame animals, never approach them too closely. They have been known to charge people when they feel threatened. And if you spot them on the road you are traveling, always give them the right of way to pass. Remember that they are capable of running 35 miles per hour on land and 6 miles per hour in the water.
Remember that moose are huge animals standing as high as 7 feet at the shoulder, as much as 10 feet in length, and weighing anywhere from 1000 to 1500 pounds. Because of their size, moose find it easier to move about in open areas like logging roads, wet bogs, open fields, or hiking and
For A Guaranteed Sighting: The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray usually has a few moose in residence as well as many other creatures native to Maine.
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MAPLE SYRUP
The sugar in maple sap only appears where warm, sunny days and below-freezing nights follow each other for days on end, as they do in Maine’s long, slow spring. Pure Maine maple syrup contains no preservatives and should be refrigerated or kept in a cool dry place after the seal is broken. Properly prepared maple syrup will not freeze, and the freezer makes an ideal storage place.
While Maine maple syrup products can be found in numerous places throughout the year, visitors often come to the state on Maine Maple Sunday which is always the fourth Sunday in March. On this day, many of Maine’s sugarhouses open their doors to offer free samples of maple syrup and to host demonstrations of how the state’s sweet treat is produced. Many sugarhouses offer games, activities, and tours along with special maple syrup products and desserts for sale.
The Facts about Maple Syrup Studies show that pure maple syrup contains up to 24 different antioxidants that are helpful in preventing certain diseases.
The Maine Maple Producers Association boasts 180 members and its website (mainemapleproducers.com) cites 80 sugarhouses scattered across the state from Wells to Caribou. It is estimated that Maine produces about 90,000 gallons of maple syrup in a season that runs from midFebruary to April.
Many people swear by using maple syrup topically, directly on their skin, to lower skin inflammation, redness, blemishes, and dryness. To promote healthier digestion free from chemicals and the damage done by a highsugar diet, maple syrup can be a much better alternative to use in baked goods, yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies.
Pure Maine maple syrup with a hint of the great north woods in it, has been brightening the flavor of fine, Downeast food since long before the colonists arrived. Now, hundreds of years later, the quality is excellent, the degree of sweetness is superb, and the uniquely delicious taste still varies as it always has. Sometimes the syrup is dark and rich, sometimes pale gold and delicate. It all depends on the soil and terrain, the wind, and the weather.
Maple syrup contains zinc and manganese in fairly high amounts, in addition to potassium and calcium. Unlike processed sugars, maple syrup is deliciously sweet and natural.
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water activities
White water rafting offers a more adventurous experience. You’ll find many rafting companies that offer the total experience of providing equipment, lessons, food and transportation to and from your starting location. Rafting season in Maine runs from April through October.
With the ocean running along 3,748 miles of coastline and with over 4,537 square miles of water in the inland areas, Maine is a prime location for water sport experiences of all kinds. Whether your interests include surfing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, water rafting, or leisure cruising on the mighty Atlantic, Maine is calling you to its aquatic pleasures.
In Maine, whether you have a basic rowboat, a motorized boat, a two person paddle boat, or a pontoon boat, you’ll find places to launch your craft. Always be sure to follow Maine State boating laws and regulations.
If you don’t have your own equipment, there are many shops and marinas that rent equipment and give lessons on how to pursue water sports activities. Consider trying the newest of water sportsstand up paddle boarding. Experts say that the sport is easy to learn as the board is bigger, thicker and wider than traditional surfboards making them more buoyant and easier to manage. Kayaking, whether on inland waters or on the ocean, offers the invigorating experience of propelling yourself through Maine’s waters. Coming in various shapes and sizes, you can find a kayak that best fits your paddling style and comfort. Canoes also offer the same type of experience, though they can be a bit harder to navigate.
Crab Apple Whitewater Rafting 3 Lake Moxie Rd The Forks, ME 800-553-RAFT(7238) crabapplewhitewater.com
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BOOTHBAY SCULPTURE TRAIL granite and stone to create everything from garden sculpture to public architecture. The Symposium generated 8 to 10 pieces of completed stone sculpture which will initiate the launch of the Boothbay Harbor Region Sculpture Trail. The official launch of the Sculpture Trail will be held in the Spring of 2018.
A fresh approach to art through sculptures set in the area The Boothbay Harbor Region continues to grow its reach as a tourist destination with the official launch of a Sculpture Trial in the summer of this year. The concept is simple yet effective for engaging visitors.
The trail will be a bi-annual event, rotating with the Maine Coast Stone Symposium, held at Boothbay Railway Village. One of the purposes of the symposium, in addition to shining a spotlight on Maine’s rock history through images, workshops, talks and demos, and the live 10-day exhibition of stone sculptors creating new work, is to create a feeder program for the trail. The symposium returns in August 2019.
Sculptures are placed throughout the area for visitors to view. Each sculpture is branded as part of the official Boothbay Region Sculpture Trail with the artists contact information and a designated sponsor for the artwork. Sponsorships pay for installation costs, signage, and marketing materials to promote the trail. Each sculpture is for sale with proceeds going directly to the artist.
The Sculpture Trail expects to draw keen interest from visitors to the area.
Spearheaded by Patricia Royall, Executive Director of the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, the chamber has already installed seven pieces in the downtown corridor of the harbor created at last year’s Maine Coast Stone Symposium. A call for artists from the New England area will being new sculptures to the trail in time for a Gala Launch in June.
“The beauty of the trail is the way it benefits economic development,” said Patricia Royall, from the chamber of commerce as she introduced the trail last year. “It’s a four-season attraction that will draw a different kind of visitor to the region; and the trail exposes people to public art – not to mention the great exposure it gives to the artist and the art form itself.”
As the momentum of the Sculpture Trail builds, the trail will take visitors to the far reaches of locations such as Ocean Point, Barter’s Island, and Southport, showcasing the beauty the Boothbay Region offers. Sculptures will be allowed to remain at their locations for up to two years with new works regularly arriving. This will keep the trail enticing and encourage people to keep coming year-after-year to see the new works.
More info at boothbayharbor.com.
The Maine Coast Stone Symposium held at the Boothbay Railway Village in August was a huge success. The participating stone artists spent eleven long days utilizing
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Great Gardens
Gardens are open to the public year-round, offering educational programs and special events such as art shows, dinners cooked with local ingredients by top chefs, and Gardens Aglow in the winter.
Maine has more green trees than any other state in the union, and probably more green thumbs too. As a result, there are dozens of magnificent gardens open to visitors in search of a place to commune with nature or enjoy a bit of peace, quiet and serenity. Perhaps most popular among them are the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens located on 250 acres in Boothbay Harbor.
Many of Maine’s gardens are available as venues for a private party or special event such as a wedding. At TravelMaine we’ve developed a short list of recommended sites (see below). If gardens are your passion, ask your host for details about the inn’s grounds before making your reservations.
The Botanical Gardens are a mix of mostly natural landscapes and ornamental gardens that are world-class. The Botanical
Recommended Garden Tours • Asticou Azalea Garden, Northeast Harbor
• Historic Conway Homestead & Museum, Camden
• Blaine House Gardens, Governor’s Mansion, Augusta
• McLaughlin Garden, South Paris
• Celia Thaxter’s Garden, Appledore Island, Isle of Shoals
• St. Anthony’s Monastery Grounds & Garden, Kennebunkport
• Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay
• Viles Arboretum, Augusta
• MerrySpring Nature Park, Camden
• Wadsworth Longfellow House, Portland
• Ecotat, Hermon
• Wild Gardens of Acadia, Acadia National Park
• Guild Victorian Garden at the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland • Hamilton House Grounds, South Berwick
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Buy directly from the artists. 207-288-3519 abbemuseum.org
June 30-July 4 Houlton Houlton Agricultural Fair. houltonfair.org
July 13-18 Southwest Harbor Quietside Flamingo Festival, includes kid’s carnival, craft fair, and a grand flamingo parade. 207-244-3713 harborhousemdi.org
July 27-Aug. 4 Presque Isle Northern Maine Fair. northernmainefairgrounds.com
July 14 Castine Bastille Day Celebration. The annual tradition includes walking tours of the town, a French cooking demonstration, children’s activities, lectures and exhibits at the Wilson Museum.
August 10-12 Madawaska Acadian Festival. Events include 5k color run, Parade, Dinner Gala, Fireworks, and more. acadianfestival.com August 23-26 Presque Isle Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Northern Maine Fairgrounds. 207-764-6561
July 19-21 Castine Castine Plein Air Festival. Artists will paint throughout the town for three days. The festival concludes on Saturday afternoon with an awards ceremony, reception & art sale.
Bangor June 1-Oct 5 Bar Harbor 1st Friday Art Walks. The perfect time to stroll Downtown Bar Harbor. artwalkbarharbor.com
July 20-22 Bucksport Bucksport Bay Festival. A tradition of fun and family oriented events that have become a hallmark of this festival. 207-469-6818 bucksportbayfestival.com
June 16 Machias Annual Margaretta Days Festival celebrating the first naval battle of the American Revolution. Historical re-enactments and demonstrations as well as crafters and artists. Held at University of Maine in Machias.
July 27-Aug 5 Bangor Bangor State Fair. bangorstatefair.com August 3-5 Bar Harbor Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival will be held on the grounds of the magnificent Bar Harbor Inn. 207-266-5162
June 16-17 Bar Harbor 68th Annual Art in the Park. Over 30 artists. Village Green. 207-288-5103 barharborcalendar.com
August 24-26 Bangor American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront. Music, dancing and lots of family fun. americanfolkfestival.com August 30-Sept.3 Blue Hill Blue Hill Fair. bluehillfair.com
July 1-29 Bar Harbor 52nd Bar Harbor Music Festival. barharbormusicfestival.org July 7 Bar Harbor Native American Festival and Basket Makers Market. Held at the Abbe Museum.
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CALENDAR September 5-9 Bar Harbor 10th Acadia Night Sky Festival. Workshops, internationally recognized speakers and hands-on experiences. Something for everyone from families to the serious amateur astronomer. acadianightskyfestival. com September 7-9 Bar Harbor Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival will be held on the grounds of the magnificent Bar Harbor Inn. 207-266-5162 September 7-9 Eastport 13th Annual Pirate Festival. Arts, crafts, food vendors, fireworks, live entertainment, pirate ball, bed races, kids games and more. Eastportpiratefestival.com October 20 Bucksport Ghostport Festival in downtown Bucksport. Halloween themed event offers something for all ages. 10am-10pm bucksportbaychamber.com
Greater Portland June 10 Portland 45th Annual Old Port Festival, Maine’s largest one day festival, featuring multiple stages of music, Maine-made arts and crafts, great food, shopping, and fun! June 20-23 New Gloucester 13th Anniversary - Maine Festival of American Music at Shaker Village. (207) 926-4597 June 21 Portland Make Music Portland. A free, day-long music event, featuring dozens of local artists playing all around public places in Portland. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in parks and other venues around the city. Free to attend and perform.
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CALENDAR August 25 New Gloucester 10th Annual Maine Native American Summer Market & Demonstration 10-3:30 at Shaker Village. Featuring artists from Maine’s four Native American tribes. 207926-4597
August 1-4 Monmouth Monmouth Fair. monmouthfair.com
September 23-29 Cumberland Cumberland County Fair. cumberlandfair.com
August 26-Sept. 3 Windsor Windsor Fair. windsorfair.com
August 9-18 Skowhegan Skowhegan State Fair. skowheganstatefair. com
August 31-Sept. 3 Harmony Harmony Free Fair. harmonyfreefair.org
October 5-7 Freeport 20th Annual Freeport Fall Festival. Great art, food and live music at Discovery Park on the L.L. Bean campus. freeportfallfestival.com
September 6-9 Clinton Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair. clintonlionsfair.com September 7-9 Litchfield Litchfield Fair. litchfieldfair.com
December 7-8 Freeport Sparkle Weekend. Photos with Santa, parade of lights, free horse drawn carriage rides, sales all over town and more. sparklecelebration.com
September 14-16 N. New Portland New Portland Lions Agricultural Fair and The Maine Crafts Festival. newportlandlionsfair.com
Kennebec Moose River Valley June 13-July 4 Augusta Augusta, Gardiner, Winthrop and surrounding communities come together during the Whatever Family River Festival with many exciting events. Musical presentations, dancing, balloons, handson activities and much more including Kennebec River Day June 30th. 207-6234559 kennebecvalleychamber.com
Maine Highlands July 19-21 Greenville Thoreau-Wabanaki Festival. Celebrates the history of the Wabanaki people and poet, philosopher, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau’s three trips into the Maine Woods. mooseheadlake.org August 23-26 Dover-Foxcroft Piscataquis Valley Fair. piscataquisvalleyfair.com
July 13-22 Waterville 21st Annual Maine International Film Festival is a 10 day celebration of film, featuring the very best of American independent, international and Maine made movies. miff.org
August 31-Sept. 3 Springfield Springfield Fair. thespringfieldfair.com
July 26-29 Pittston The Pittston Fair. pittstonfair.com
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CALENDAR July 13 Rockland Maine Windjammer Parade. 2pm – 4pm Rockland Breakwater. The entire windjammer fleet sail’s past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater. sailmainecoast.com
September 6-9 Greenville International Seaplane Fly-In. Float plane competitions, educational exhibits, craft fair, food and more. seaplanefly-in.org
Midcoast
July 13-15 Prospect Fort Knox Pirate Parlay. Sword fights, cannon fire and ship attack, pirate parade, treasure hunt and more. 207-469-6553 fortknox.maineguide.com
May 4-Nov. 2 Rockland First Friday Art Walks. 5-8pm, FMI: artsinrockland.org June 16 Rockland Come celebrate the 20th Annual Summer Solstice & Street Party on Rockland’s Main Street, 4-7 PM. A Dock Party will also be held at Journey’s End Marina 6-10:30 PM. rocklandmainstreet.com
July 14-15 Rockland 25th Annual North Atlantic Blues Festival. 11am – 7pm Public Landing. Touring artists from the US and abroad will perform on the main stage. Saturday evening Main Street is closed off for the famous Pub Crawl. northatlanticbluesfestival.com
June 23 Damariscotta Pirate Rendezvous and Seafarers’ Celebration. 11am – 5pm. Rain date 6/24. The event will include a kid pirate crew taking over the town, followed by music and educational presentations focused on the Damariscotta River. Activities centered at historic Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina at 40 Main Street. FMI: Greg Latimer, 207-380-9912 or greglatimer@ yahoo.com.
July 20-22 Belfast Maine Celtic Celebration. Belfast Common/ Steamboat Landing. Music, Kilted 5k Road Race, Highland Heavy Games, Dog Parade & Show, Cheese Roll, food and craft vendors, etc. mainecelticcelebration.com July 21-22 Boothbay 54th Antique Auto Days. Over restored and running antique autos. Sunday parade through Boothbay Harbor. Awards, raffles and prizes railwayvillage.org 207-633-4727
June 24-30 Boothbay Harbor 56th Windjammer Days Festival. windjammerdays.org
August 1-5 Rockland Maine Lobster Festival, Tens of thousands of pounds of steamed Maine Lobster, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more! mainelobsterfestival.com
June 27-August 29 Brunswick Music on the Mall. Wednesday evenings during the summer. A variety of musical shows at the Mall in Downtown Brunswick. 6-8pm.
August 3-5 Union The 37th Maine Antique Show is Maine’s largest antique festival. Dealers
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August 18-25 Union Union Fair. unionfair.org
August 5-12 Topsham Topsham Fair. topshamfair.net
August 31-Sept. 2 Camden Windjammer Festival. Family activities, build-a-boat contest, lobster crate races, pirates, boat open houses, schooner crew talent show, fireworks and more. camdenwindjammerfestival.org
August 5-18 Damariscotta Salt Bay Chamberfest Concerts. Main concerts - August 7, 10, 14, & 17 at 7:30pm in Darrows Barn with other community events to take place during these two weeks. saltbaychamberfest.org 207-522-3749
August 31-Sept. 9 Boothbay 7th Annual Boothbay Region Harbor Fest. A 10 day celebration of our community featuring food, music, art, fashion, local wares & wellness events. FMI: boothbayharborfest.com
August 10-12 Rockland 16th Annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Maine’s only in-water boat and home show and the light-hearted Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials (Sunday at 10:30). maineboats.com
September 13-16 Camden Camden International Film Festival. One of the top 25 documentary film festivals in the U.S. pointsnorthinstitute.org
August 18 Brunswick Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival featuring local and regional artists. Children’s activities, local theater group performances & a variety of music. brunswickdowntown.com
September 29- Oct. 8 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta. Various “start up” activities occur throughout the week, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin boat building. Main events include the pumpkin hurl/catapult, pumpkin derby, kids activities, parades and the pumpkin boat regatta Oct. 8th. damariscottapumpkinfest.com October 6-8 Boothbay 51st Fall Foliage Festival – Boothbay Railway Village railwayvillage.org 207-6334727 October 13, 19-20 & 26-27 Prospect Fright at the Fort, Nightmare Journey. Fort Knox. Visitors are led through the Fort where indescribable things lurk in the shadows. 5:30pm – 9pm. 207-469-6553 fortknox.maineguide.com
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November 23-25 Rockland Festival of Lights, Downtown Rockland. Events including the arrival of Santa via US Coast Guard boat, the lighting of the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree, and more. rocklandmainstreet.com
August 23-26 Acton Acton Fair. actonfair.net September 8 Old Orchard Beach Bikefest on the Pier. Music, pig roast, vendors. 207-934-3595 oobpier.com
November – December Boothbay Dates TBA. Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The gardens will be decorated with thousands of different colored lights. 207-633-8000. mainegardens.org
September 8-9 Wells Summer Solstice Craft Show. Seventy crafters and artists - jewelry, pottery, stained glass, herbs, photography and much more. 10:00am-4:00pm. Free Parking & Admission. 207-646-2451 wellschamber.org
November 30-Dec. 2 Camden Christmas by the Sea. A weekend celebration including a parade, tree lighting, musical entertainment, holiday sales, and Santa. camdenmaineexperience.com
October 19-21 Ogunquit Ogunquitfest. Haunted theatre tours, autumn bazaar, classic car show, costume contest and parade and more. visitogunquit.org
February 8-10, 2019 Camden U.S. National Toboggan Championships. Camden Snow Bowl. 400 teams, chili and chowder challenge, music, tailgate parties, costume contest, children’s activities. 207236-3438 camdensnowbowl.com
November 3-4 Wells League of MaineCraft Show - Sixty crafters and artists - ceramics, jewelry, specialty foods, photography, pottery, herbs, graphics, clothing and much more. 10:00am - 4:00pm FREE Parking and Admission. 207-6465172 wellschamber.org
Southern Maine July 7-8 Wells Summer Solstice Craft Show. Seventy crafters and artists will gather in the seacoast community of Wells Maine to exhibit and sell there wares to include jewelry, pottery, stained glass, herbs, photography and much more. 10:00am-4:00pm. Free Parking & Admission. 207-646-2451 wellschamber.org
November 24 York Lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse. Location: Sohier Park. 3pm - 6:30pm Cookies, hot chocolate, music, and Santa Claus. yorkparksandrec.org 207-363-1040
Western Maine
July 28-Aug. 5 York York Days. Local concerts, tournaments, fairs, annual Christmas in July celebration and lighting of the Nubble Light. Summer residents and vacationers will have a chance to see the Nubble Light as it appears
June 15-17 Bethel Trek Across Maine. Sunday River to the Sea. A 3-day, 180 Mile bicycle tour to benefit the American Lung Association. trekacrossmaine.com.
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CALENDAR June 15-17 Naples Maine Blues Festival, Kick off the summer season in the Lakes Region with blues musicians and great Maine food! mainebluesfestival.com
August 2 Rangeley Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents Art in August, art show and sale. 10am – 4pm in Oquossoc Park. rangeleyarts.org
June 30 Kingfield Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts at Kennedy Farm. kingfieldpops.com
August 17-19 Lewiston Great Falls Balloon Festival. greatfallsballoonfestival.org
July 7 Bethel 29th Annual Bethel Art Fair. Enjoy the work of local artists and artisans, musical entertainment, and more. On the Bethel Town Common. 207824-2282, bethelartfair.com
September 12-15 Oxford Oxford County Fair. oxfordcountyfair.com
July 12-15 South Hiram Ossipee Valley Fair. ossipeevalleyfair.com
September 21-23 Unity Common Ground Country Fair. mofga.org
July 13-15 Lisbon Falls The Annual Moxie Festival includes a 5K road race, parade, car show, talent show, fireworks and more! moxiefestival.com
September 30-Oct. 7 Fryeburg Fryeburg Fair. fryeburgfair.org
September 16-22 Farmington Farmington Fair. farmingtonfairmaine.com
July 20-22 Waterford Waterford World’s Fair. waterfordworldsfair.org July 21 Bethel 61st annual Molly Ockett Day. Bethel’s biggest and most beloved event. Artists and crafters on the town common, parade, live music, kids’ entertainment, frog jumping contest, food, fireworks, more. 207-8242282 mollyockettday.com July 27-29 Bethel Tough Mountain Challenge. Sunday River Resort - The ultimate event for the thrill-seeking athlete, and undoubtedly the hardest race at Sunday River. 800-543-2754, sundayriver.com
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July
May 12, Old Orchard Beach Annual Chowderfest on the Pier. 207-9343595 or oobpier.com
July 9-14, Pittsfield Pittsfield Egg Festival. Music, art show, Egglympics, Kiwanis Karnival, fireworks and more. centralmaineeggfestival.org
May 19, Old Orchard Beach Annual Beerfest. All day event with live music on the pier. 207-934-3595 or oobpier.com
July 12, Oquossoc Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association Strawberry Festival in Oquossoc Park features crafts, yard sale and food.
June
July 13-15, Saco Greek Heritage Festival, Traditional Greek dishes at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. FMI: 207-284-5651
June 2, Old Orchard Beach Scottish Festival, Pipers, Highland Dancing, Traditional Scottish Foods, Scottish Entertainment, Scottish Bazaar, Artisans, Artists, Heavy Athletics. OOB365.com
July 14-22, Fort Fairfield Potato Blossom Festival. Something for everyone with athletic events, live music, a HUGE parade, fireworks and many family friendly activities. fortfairfield.org
June 4-9, Kennebunkport Kennebunkport Festival. Great food, fine wines and inspired art. kennebunkportfestival.com
July 20-22, Yarmouth Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival, Featuring cooking demonstrations, fried clams, clam cakes, clams on the half shell, clam fritters, lobsters, clam-shucking contests, and lots more! clamfestival.com
June 16, Bangor Bangor’s Beer Festival - Tap Into Summer. On the Bangor Waterfront. visitbangormaine.com June 21-23, Portland Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 207-774-0281
July 21, Boothbay Rails, Tails & Ales. Midcoast Craft Beer Festival held at the Boothbay Railway Village. Maine craft beer, an outdoor car show and live music. railwayvillage.org
June 23, Brunswick Community BBQ. Fun games for the whole family and live music by a variety of local musicians. brunswickdowntown.org
July 28, Skowhegan Artisan Bread Fair. Skowhegan State Fairgrounds. Delicious breads and pastries, handmade pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, the best books and equipment for baking at home, live music, and more. kneadingconference.com
June 23, Dover-Foxcroft Maine Whoopie Pie Festival. Food, Music, Fun. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com
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food festivals & events August 16, Rangeley Blueberry Festival, 207-864-5571FMI: rangeleymaine.com
July 28 Portland Maine Brewers’ Guild Summer Beer Festival. The biggest and best brewfest in Maine will be back to Thompson’s Point. World-class beer, live music, and a variety of delicious food from local food trucks. mainebrewersguild.org
August 17-19 Machias Annual Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. 207-255-6665 August 25, Wells Annual Chilifest, chili and salsa competitions, crafts, music and entertainment. FMI: 207-646-2451
August August 1-5, Rockland Maine Lobster Festival, Tens of thousands of pounds of steamed Maine Lobster, waterfront activities, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more! 1-800-576-7512 mainelobsterfestival.com
August 31- Sept. 9 Boothbay Harbor Fest: A Taste of Local Flavor, cocktail competition and more. Various times & locations. boothbayharborfest.com
August 3-4, Wilton Blueberry Festival, Blueberry pies and other delicious food, crafts, games, family events, and a free concert. wiltonbbf.com
September September 1-2, Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival, Featuring a salmon BBQ, seafood chowders, craft show, music, farmers’ market and more! eastportsalmonfest.com
August 8, Waterville Taste of Greater Waterville. Street-side dining will feature various Waterville area restaurants’ delicious cuisines. Throughout the day there will be an array of children’s activities, food vendors and live music. tasteofwaterville.com
September 15, Old Orchard Beach Annual Chilifest on the Pier. FMI: 207-9343595 or oobpier.com
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food festivals & events October 6, Gardiner Swine & Stein. Beer, food and music. 11:30am – 6:30pm downtown. gardinermainstreet.org
September 15, Bethel Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff. Bethel town common - artists & crafters, apple pie contest, live music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. bethelharvestfest.com
October 14, Unity Great Maine Apple Day, Cider-pressing, apple cookery, apple history, and traditions. FMI: 207-568-4142
September 21-23, Bangor Great Maine Barbeque Challenge held in Bass Park. nostrano.com
October 18-21 Portland Harvest on the Harbor, Experience Maine’s finest culinary fare, featuring food, wine tastings, seminars, demonstrations and more with Maine’s top chefs. FMI: harvestontheharbor.com
September 29, Casco Lakes Region Brewer’s Festival, Maine’s best beers and wines, includes foods, wines, and entertainment. 207-647-3472 mainelakesbrewfest.com September 29, Livermore Falls Apple Pumpkin Festival. Vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, seasonal decorations and plenty of food from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
January January 27, 2019, Rockland Pies on Parade, Pie tasting at several inns and venues in the Rockland area. FMI: 207596-6611 or piesonparade.com
September 30, Damariscotta Pemaquid Oyster Festival. Music, educational exhibits, boat rides, and lots of oysters harvested fresh from the Damariscotta River that morning. The event is free, noon to dusk at Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina on Main St. FMI: Greg Latimer, 207-380-9912 or e-mail greglatimer@yahoo.com.
October October 5-6, Southwest Harbor Acadia’s Oktoberfest and Food Festival, Wine Tasting on the 5th and Brewfest on the 6th, 20+ Maine brewers, specialty-food producers and other artisans at Smugglers Den Campground. acadiaoktoberfest.com
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