The Vacationland
Step into Maine and You'll Know You Have Arrived
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Maine is 90 percent forest, with a coastline that, if stretched out, would reach to California. That means you could spend a lifetime exploring the state and never for one second be bored. You better start exploring, there is a lot to see.
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Though moose are impressive and definitely worth seeing when you’re in Maine, the state is home to so many other amazing animals. Everything from black bears and bobcats found in the vast wilderness, to loons calling on the lakes.
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With a rich history and deep cultural roots, Maine has plenty to do for any history-buff or art enthusiast. Explore attractions and historical landmarks.
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From Portland’s award-winning chefs to the local’s favorite lobster shacks, Maine cuisine has something to offer everyone. Fairs like the Yarmouth Clam Festival, the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland and the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival provide fun opportunities to experience local…
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Looking for a souvenir or gift to commemorate your trip to Maine? Maine is home to a bounty of flea markets and antique shops, outlet stores, malls and upscale boutiques. Take advantage of the many unique crafts and handmade or locally-produced gifts you’ll find in Maine.
Explore Maine
The Regions of Maine
Aroostook County
Highlands
DownEast & Acadia
Kennebec Valley
MidCoast & Islands
Lakes & Mountains
Greater Portland & Casco Bay
Beaches
Maine delivers you to the vast wild expanse of Aroostook, up to the tallest peak in the Maine Highlands, and along the rocky shores of DownEast & Acadia. It takes you tumbling over Maine’s highest waterfall in the Kennebec Valley, sailing through the iconic islands off MidCoast, and snowshoeing through the wilderness of the Lakes and Mountains. It then serves up a boutique Maine-made gin at a Portland Bar, and brings you surfing off 30 miles of sand along the Maine Beaches.
Events
Experience Maine Like a Mainer
Art in Bloom 2025
Books Alive with Curious George
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Raggaefest at Shipyard Brew Haus
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Fishing
Maine is an angler’s paradise. The state’s lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are full of…
Hiking
90 percent of Maine is forested. For hikers, this means there is plenty of exploring to do.
Windjammer Cruises
Sail the coast of Maine on a windjammer. Summer begins and ends with windjammer festivals, and…
Festivals & Fairs
Artists and artisans have flocked to Maine for generations. The natural beauty of the state is the…
Lodges & Sporting Camps
There’s no better place to experience Maine’s long tradition of sporting camps than…
Hiking
90 percent of Maine is forested. For hikers, this means there is plenty of exploring to do.
Skiing
Maine is well known for lighthouses and lobsters, but as you move up in elevation you'll find…
Snowmobiling
Snowmobilers gather from far and wide to experience Maine’s 3,500-mile, impeccably groomed…
Dog Sledding
Do you want an authentic yet uniquely Maine experience? Take a guided dog-sledding tour and make…
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, otherwise referred to as Appalachian Trail or simply, A.T…
Acadia National Park
Acadia is one of the top 10 most visited national parks in America, but it couldn’t be more…
Bed & Breakfasts
A stay at an inn or bed & breakfast in Maine is always a special and memorable experience. Maine…
Maple Sugar Houses
In Spring, all the maple trees in Maine start to release their sweet nectar. Across the state…
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