Maine Destinations

Maine is a state of extraordinary variety — from the sandy beaches of the south coast to the wild mountains of the north, from the lobster-rich waters of Penobscot Bay to the remote lakes of Aroostook County. Use this guide to explore Maine’s most compelling destinations and find the perfect place for your next trip.

Southern Maine and the BeachesMidcoast MaineAcadia and DowneastWestern Mountains and LakesNorth Woods and The CountyBangor and Central Maine

Southern Maine and the Beaches

Southern Maine, MaineSouthern MaineSandy beaches and the cities closest to BostonOgunquit, MaineOgunquitThree miles of beach, the Marginal Way and Perkins CoveKennebunkport, MaineKennebunk & KennebunkportDock Square shops, beaches and Walkers PointOld Orchard Beach, MaineOld Orchard BeachMaine's longest sandy beach, with a pier and ridesPortland, MainePortlandThe Old Port, breweries and ferries to the islandsFreeport, MaineFreeportL.L.Bean, outlet shopping and Wolfes Neck

Midcoast Maine

Midcoast Maine, MaineMidcoast MaineLighthouses, lobster and scenic peninsulasBrunswick, MaineBrunswickBowdoin College and a lively downtownBoothbay Harbor, MaineBoothbay HarborWhale watching, sailing and the Botanical GardensCamden, MaineCamdenSchooner rides, Mount Battie and a postcard harborRockland, MaineRocklandFarnsworth Art Museum and the Breakwater walkBelfast, MaineBelfastA Victorian downtown, quieter than Camden

Acadia and Downeast

Bar Harbor, MaineBar HarborGateway to Acadia National ParkEllsworth, MaineEllsworthThe Acadia gateway, with lower prices than Bar HarborDowneast Maine, MaineDowneast MaineThe rugged, remote coast beyond Acadia

Western Mountains and Lakes

Western Maine, MaineWestern MaineSki resorts, mountains and the Rangeley LakesBethel, MaineBethelSunday River skiing and Grafton NotchRangeley, MaineRangeleyLakes, Saddleback hiking and fly fishingTitcomb Mountain near Farmington, MaineFarmingtonA college town with Titcomb Mountain skiingOxford, MaineOxfordLodging, outdoor recreation and things to doBigelow Mountain Range near Eustis, MaineEustisLodging, outdoor recreation and things to do

North Woods and The County

Maine's North WoodsMaine’s North WoodsYour guide to Northern MaineMoosehead Lake, MaineMoosehead LakeNew England's largest lake, Mount Kineo and mooseJackman, MaineJackmanMoose country on the Quebec borderHouston Brook Falls near Bingham, MaineBinghamThe Old Canada Road, the Kennebec and snowmobile trailsMillinocket, MaineMillinocketGateway to Baxter State Park and KatahdinCrown of Maine Balloon Festival, Aroostook County, MaineAroostook CountyPotato country and wide open northern MaineNordic Heritage Center, Presque Isle, MainePresque IsleAroostook County's hub

Bangor and Central Maine

Bangor, MaineBangorStephen King's hometown and gateway to the North WoodsAugusta, MaineAugustaThe state capital and Kennebec River trails

Plan your Maine trip

Things to doLodgingBed and breakfastsCampgroundsBeachesFall foliageMaine's 23 citiesLighthousesLive webcamsEventsDriving distancesMoving to Maine

Do not miss

Acadia National ParkCoastal Maine Botanical GardensFarnsworth Art Museum

Photo credits:
Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Light), York. Photo: Hidden Fox Photography, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Perkins Cove, Ogunquit. Photo: Captain-tucker, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Marshall Point Lighthouse, Port Clyde. Photo: Susan Bell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec. Photo: Quintin Soloviev and Hayden Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
Mount Kineo (cropped from the original). Photo: Tkessler, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0