Welcome to the Best Maine Vacation Guide
We are proud to provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you plan your Maine vacation. Maine offers a huge variety of things to do in all four seasons. From the majestic mountains and lakes to the rocky shores of the Atlantic, there is something for everyone in this beautiful state.Winter offers skiing at some of the best resorts in New England, as well as many miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails. In the summer, the many lakes offer a variety of places to swim, fish, and boat. Maine is also well-known for its spectacular foliage in the fall, and hiking is fun to do in fall, summer, and spring. There are many interesting shopping centers that can be accessed year-round, and a multitude of restaurants offering delicious Maine food. Nobody should leave Maine without sampling a Maine lobster! Maine is the ultimate vacation experience. It is, after all, “the way life should be!”
Lighthouses were once the saviors of the seacoast. Their bright beacons and resonating foghorns cut through foul weather, warning ships of impending danger and guiding them safely back to shore. In this age of radar and GPS, lighthouses no longer have the life and death significance they once did, yet these distinctive structures still carry the romance and drama of their pasts. More than 60 lighthouses dot the Maine coast from the well known Nubble Light in York to West Quoddy Head, the easternmost lighthouse in the United States.
Maine is spectacular – in the truest sense of the word. There are a lot of dramatic things to see here. Scenic byways, epic coastal vistas, mountain overlooks, island-dotted bays, harbors filled with tall ships, photogenic lighthouses, venerable villages, old forts, covered bridges, whales breaching, jaw-dropping sunsets, National Historic Landmarks – all these and more await the sightseer.
And there are a great many ways to experience these sights. You can go for a drive on one of the state’s designated scenic byways. Take a boat ride on any number of vessels and cruise ships. Hop aboard a plane, glider, or a hot-air balloon for a bird’s eye view. Climb onto an ATV and hit the trails. Sign up for a moose-watching safari. Buy a map and go for a walking tour of Maine’s historic heritage. Visit one of the state’s exceptional museums.
Many visitors to Maine prefer to have someone who is familiar with the territory to lead the way. There are many opportunities for guided tours of all types – bus, walking, boat, plane – all across the state. From the amphibious vehicles of Portland, which combine a drive through the city’s historic downtown with a boat ride out among the forts and lighthouses of Casco Bay, to the history and sightseeing tours of Lubec and Campobello way Downeast, tours can be found in most every town. Or you can hire a Registered Maine Guide and make your own itinerary. These outdoor experts know where to find wildlife – and the views.
You’ll find so many activities and entertainments during a trip to Maine that you’ll be planning your next Pine Tree State adventure before you leave.
Since we seek to provide unbiased, based-on-experience, authentic recommendations for the best places in Maine, we invite you to to share your Best Maine Vacation experiences. Are you just back from a Maine vacation and want to post a review of a hotel, restaurant or attraction that we should all know about… good or bad? Or, do you just have a great story to share? Submit your reviews and recommendations on our Contribute page.
