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

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Baxter State Park
North Maine Woods
One of Maine's most stunning protected areas, Baxter State Park is a verdant wilderness encompassing nearly 210,000 acres. Some 215 miles of trails draw…
Acadia National Park
Mount Desert Island
New England's only national park turned 100 in 2016 – it's a fine-looking centenarian. Within its borders are impressive coastal landmarks and great…
Cutler Coast Public Lands
Down East
This little-known reserve a few miles northeast of Cutler has hiking trails amid spectacular coastal scenery. If you've visited Acadia National Park and…
Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies
Down East
Nervous Nellie's cooks up delicious jams and chutneys the old-fashioned way from its base on Deer Isle. It's well worth making the trip to load up on jars…
Maine Maritime Museum
Midcoast Maine
There's a palpable mix of reflective nostalgia and horizon-scanning adventure at this wonderful museum, which preserves the Kennebec's long shipbuilding…
Cadillac Mountain
Acadia National Park
Don't leave the park without driving – or hiking – to the 1530ft summit of Cadillac Mountain. For panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, walk the paved 0.5…
Roosevelt Cottage
Down East
The highlight of a trip to Campobello Island is a visit to the 34-room 'cottage' where Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt spent many fine summers. Free guided…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Midcoast Maine
These magnificent gardens are one of the state's most popular attractions. The verdant waterfront kingdom has 270 acres, with groomed trails winding…

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Best Things to Do
With its 100-mile wilderness and wind-flapping windjammers, Maine has tons of things to do. But these are the best.
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Things to Know
If you’re planning a trip to Maine, you’re in good company — one of the state’s nicknames is Vacationland. Here's what you should know before you go.
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Transportation
Public transport may not be plentiful in Maine, but its buses and trains offer incredible views. Here's everything you need to know about getting around.
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Money and Costs
Maine is incredibly popular and that brings high prices. But there are ways to visit on a budget and we've got all the insider info you need to do it.
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Traveling with Kids
Here’s what to know when traveling to Maine with babies, kids and teenagers, including insider tips and top family-friendly attractions.
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Best Road Trips
These five road trips in Maine will show you the very best the state has to offer: beaches, working port towns, mountains, glorious fall foliage and more.
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How to get around Maine, from the parks to the ocean

May 10, 2023 • 5 min read

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