Maine Travel Guide

Maine is the northernmost state in New England.

Regions

• Aroostook County -- north of north

• Downeast -- The north-eastern coast

• Maine Highlands -- north-midstate

• Lakes and Mountains -- western state, has lakes and mountains

• Southern Coast -- where all the famous beaches are

• Greater Portland -- Portland and surroundings

• Mid-coast -- north-east of Portland, south-west of Downeast

• Kennebec Valley -- river valley

Cities

• Portland

• Old Orchard Beach

• Bar Harbor

• Camden

• Kennebunkport

• Bangor

• Auburn

• Kittery

• Freeport

Hotel - Flight - Car Rental

• Maine Discount Hotels Directory

• Click here for discount air fares.

• Click here for rental cars.

Other destinations

• Acadia National Park

• Sebago Lake

• Rangeley Lakes

See

• Whalewatching

• See the "Indian Summer", the colorful foliage of the New England summers

Do

• Lake and ocean swimming

• Hiking

• Camping

• Whitewater canoeing

• Historical site seeing

Skiing

• Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley,

• Sunday River, Ski Maine

Buy

Kittery and Freeport have high concentrations of factory outlet stores.

Eat

Lobster, but also crab and other seafoods are a Maine specialty.

External links

• Historic Sites - A guide to all local, state and National Parks located in the State of Maine.
• Old Canada Road Scenic Byway - The Canada Road served as the primary link between Lower Canada and Maine from about 1820 to 1860. This byway passes through villages and outposts that are much as they were at the turn of the century.
• Roosevelt Campobello Park - A unique international memorial park established on the Island where Franklin Delano Roosevelt vacationed. Site has extensive information about history of park, Roosevelts summer home, links and text in francais. Actual location is on Campobello Island, New Brunswick.
• Acadia Net - Provides general information about the park including regulations, activities, and history.
• Acadia Park Guide - Provides park information such as camping, hiking, weather, and activities.
• Acadia Visitor Online - Visitor guide to the park with information on dining, activities, and trip planning.
• GORP - Appalachian Trail Info - Information about the trail, maps, and forums.
• Hiking the Appalachian Trail - Articles, information, and tips on hiking, planning, and gear for the Appalachian Trail.
• Official Appalachian Trail Map - The National Park Service overview map of the Appalachian Trail. in JPG, GIF and TIFF format.
• Saint Croix Island International Historic Site - Official National Park Service site. Historically significant to US and Canada, St. Croix is the only international historic site in the US National Park system.
• Aroostook State Park - First state park established in Maine. Day use facilities, location, and campground information provided.
• Birch Point Beach State Park - Provides scenic shore access to Penobscot Bay in Owls Head. Sand beach, gentle surf, but no lifeguards on duty in a remote location. Locals refer to the area as 'Lucia Beach'.
• Bradbury Mountain State Park - Picnic area and shelter, playground, ballfield, hiking trails, and 41 campsites are available to visitors in Pownal. A short hike to the summit of Bradbury Mountain allows views of Casco Bay.
• Camden Hills State Park - Visitors may drive or hike to the summit of Mt. Battie or Mt. Megunticook for views of Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay and many lakes and rivers. Park offers hiking trails and campground area.
• Cobscook Bay State Park - Located in Dennysville, the park includes campsites and shelters, as well as a reversing waterfall that changes with the tides.
• Crescent Beach State Park - Offers bathing in sun or surf in Cape Elizabeth. Provides picnic tables, grills, playground, snack bar, and a bathhouse with cold showers.
• Damariscotta Lake State Park - Offers a fine sand beach, with a lifeguard, shelter, changing areas, picnic tables, and grills in Jefferson.
• Ferry Beach State Park - Offers views of white sand beaches between Saco River and Pine Point, changing room, picnic area, nature trails, and guided programs.
• Fort Point State Park - Adjacent to historic Fort Pownall and Fort Point Lighthouse in Stockton Springs. Features picnicking, fishing, and a 200 foot pier.
• Grafton Notch State Park - The 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail passes through the park on the way to Mt. Katahdin. Facilities include picnic tables and grills, and a snowmobile trail.
• Holbrook Island Sanctuary - Upland forests, rocky shores and an offshore island provides opportunities for hiking, nature appreciation, and cross country skiing. Details and description provided.
• Lake St. George - Offers a swimming area with lifeguards ad a bathhouse, camping sites, canoe and boat rentals, and snowmobile trails in Liberty.
• Lamoine State Park - Located on Frenchman's Bay, the park is near Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. Offers a campground, picnic area, boat ramp, fishing pier, and playground.
• Lily Bay State Park - Located in Greenville on the shores of Moosehead Lake. Park offers two campgrounds, ample sites, two boat launches and slips, swim area, playground, and a shoreline hiking trail.
• Moose Point State Park - Explore tidal pools, a picnic, or take a walk along the trail to enjoy views of Penobscot Bay. Located between Belfast and Searsport.
• Mount Blue State Park - Provides a campground, sand beach, bathhouse, hot showers, toilets, boat launch, amphitheater, and nature center in Weld.
• Peacock Beach State Park - Small beach and swimming area with a lifeguard, and a family picnic area in Richmond.
• Peaks-Kenny State Park - Nestled in the mountains on the shore of Sebec Lake in Dover-Foxcroft. Offers camping, beach, lifeguard, picnic area, bathhouse with showers, and hiking.
• Popham Beach State Park - Spacious sand beach in Phippsburg with bathhouses, freshwater showers, and picnic areas.
• Quoddy Head State Park - Located in Lubec, the eastern-most point of land and lighthouse in the US. Offers scenic trails and a boardwalk through a rare peat bog.
• Range Ponds State Park - A day use park in Poland with picnic tables, a ballfield, and swimming area with lifeguards.
• Rangeley Lake State Park - Offers campsites, hot showers, boat launch, and a snowmobile trail near area famous for trout and landlocked salmon fishing.
• Reid State Park - Sand dunes, beach, marsh, ledge, the ocean, and a warm saltwater pond for swimming are the main attractions in Woolwich. Facilities include a snack bar, picnic areas, and bathhouses.
• Roque Bluffs State Park - Day use area with a pebble beach, fresh water pond, fresh and saltwater swimming, picnic tables, changing rooms and toilets, and a playground.
• Sebago Lake State Park - Day use and camping areas available. Features sand beaches, tables, grills, boat ramp, lifeguards, bathhouses, and an interpretive nature program.
• Shackford Head State Park - Located in Eastport, offers beaches, protected coves, and a hiking trail.
• Swan Lake State Park - Features a picnic area, playground, group shelter, and swimming area in Swanville.
• Two Lights State Park - Picnic tables, grills, and a group shelter available, or take a hike with views of Casco Bay in Cape Elizabeth.
• Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park - Picnic facilities and hiking trails available along the scenic Salmon Falls River in South Berwick.
• Warren Island State Park - Island off Lincolnville offers ten campsites, two shelters, fresh water, docking and mooring facilities. Intended for the boating public, no ferry transportation provided.
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - Offers hiking, picnicking, and wildlife watching opportunities in Freeport. Description, location, rules, and history of park provided.
• A Ramble in Reid State Park - Come along on a virtual tour of Reid State Park in Georgetown, a beach haven that is an outdoor and ocean lover's paradise. About.com article. (August 31, 1999)
• ChefMoz Dining Guide: Maine - Detailed restaurant listings with reviews submitted by the public, and links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
• Maine Restaurants - Where to go, what to eat, by town. News and classifieds.

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