situated on the north east shores of Frenchmen Bay the bustling town of Bar
Harbor is the largest community on Mount Desert Island a variety of activities is
on tap at Bar Harbor including shopping at a myriad of quaint shops and
boutiques and galleries visitors will also find an excellent selection of
restaurants other popular attractions include the Bar Harbor Historical
Society Hebei Museum and the stick who has alien gardens
in Camden Hills State Park boasts an array of activities for visitors of all
tastes among the popular activities include scenic drives hiking and camping
many visitors also enjoy taking a ferry right out to the nearby islands sea
kayak tours when jabber tours and fishing charters
are also great ways to explore the nearby coasts Oceanside picnic areas
provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing lunch
Oh gone quick and Southern Maine may have started out as a small fishing
village but today the Stardust's Haven is a
popular summer destination best known for its three-mile sandy beach Oh God
quit offers plenty of charm along with galleries and art museums visitors will
find a lovely selection of bed-and-breakfast dens while the town is
easily walkable there is also a trolley that makes it easy to get around town
from or innate mentions to ocean views Portland is a charming City the largest
in Maine that offers an eclectic array of attractions visitors to Portland may
enjoy walking down the cobblestone streets of the revitalized old port
district or explore the city's many unique boutiques shops and art galleries
Portland is also well known for its local breweries as well as breathtaking
views of Casco Bay and the surrounding islands
located in western Maine is the popular Sugarloaf ski resort the largest ski
resort located east of the Mississippi Sugarloaf ski resort features a number
of areas to appeal to skiers of all levels the Timberline quad is located at
Sugarloaf summit and boasts easy ron's for advanced rods skiers head over to
super quad which is the most popular lifts on Sugarloaf Mountain the resort
is home to six restaurants and boasts a number of summer activities including
golf mountain biking hiking ziplining and tennis
boasting pristine views an abundant wildlife Arcadia National Park is the
only National Park in all of New England here visitors are able to enjoy
boundless opportunities for rock climbing hiking kayaking biking or
enjoying scenic vistas an island display bus makes its way through the park
making it easy for visitors to enjoy all of the parks many scenic views among the
most popular drives in Arcadia is Park Tube Road which boasts multiple scenic
overlooks
situated in the remote forests of northern Maine Baxter State Park is an
expansive wilderness area boasting a diverse population of wildlife and
majestic mountain views among the most common wildlife making their home in
Baxter State Park are black bear moose and white-tailed deer several active
beaver colonies also exist in the park bird watchers often visit the park for
the opportunity to catch sight of such species as eagles hawks owls thrushes
Warblers and fly catchers
known for its historic homes dating back to the 18th century Kennebunkport is
located in southern Maine and offers an array of attractions to explore the
epicenter of activity is thug square lined with cafes art galleries and
upscale boutiques Kennebunkport is also home to one of the biggest beaches in
the region grand mansions and hotels overlook the surf including the massive
George Bush Senior compound on a protected spit of land called walkers
point
is known for its wide sandy beach and carnival-like atmosphere Old Orchard
Beach as much to offer including Apple shops activities and festivals among the
top attractions at Old Orchard Beach's the pier this 500 foot wooden walkway
extends out into the Atlantic Ocean and is filled with a variety of souvenir
shops food stands restaurants and nightclubs Palace Playland is another
top attraction particularly for young visitors who will enjoy rollercoasters
fireworks and carnival games while at this beachfront amusement park
known as the lobster capital of the world Rockland has developed an entire
economy based on lobster catching each year thousands of visitors make their
way to Rockland to enjoy the annual Maine lobster festival as well as the
North Atlantic blue festival along Main Street visitors can sample excellent
restaurants as well as shops and well-known farnsworth art museums when
genre cruises are also popular among visitors who wish to explore the nearby
islands