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.

Experiences

Bass Harbor Head Light Station in Acadia National Park, Maine