Maine Coastal & Mountain Vacations

Outdoors, Culture and Cuisine

Maine takes pride in its verdant woods and charming coastlines. Here, it’s easy to incorporate nature into your everyday activities – from the perfect lobster roll to farm-fresh produce and sustainable artisan crafts.

Explore the culinary scene

Sample treats from food trucks and local diners to tapas-style bistros and acclaimed fine dining.

Set off for adventure

Hike mountains in the summer, delight in autumn’s colors and enjoy snow sports in winter.

Shopping, arts & culture

Pick up souvenirs and get inspired at artisan markets and unique galleries throughout the state.

Explore Maine Your Way

Awe-Inspiring Nature

This unforgettable park boasts challenging climbs, sweeping cliffscapes and ocean views.
Catch views of Maine’s tallest peak, bike on epic gravel trails and take in the cosmos at this International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
See whimsical sculptures and wander lush paths dotted with flowers in Boothbay.

Seaside Charm

Relax on the shore, eat fresh Maine seafood and dance to live music on this historic pier.
Walk cobblestone streets, visit microbreweries and tour art galleries in Portland.
Tour the 19th-century fort and visit the Penobscot Narrows Observatory nearby.

A Coastal Culinary Haven

Sink your teeth into a buttery lobster roll or indulge in a plate of oysters oceanside.
Pick your own blueberries, enjoy locally grown produce and shop for handmade goods.
Maine’s craft breweries use locally-grown hops and ingredients to create innovative flavors.

Tour Diverse Museums

Stop into this Smithsonian affiliate in Bar Harbor to learn about the Wabanaki, the native people of Maine.
Lighthouse cruises and hands-on exhibits tell the story of this preserved shipyard in Bath.
Take a trolley ride at the oldest electric mass transit railway museum in the world.