2017 Visitor's Guide

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THE WAY
A STATE
SHOULD BE
…AND IS!
There's always more to explore in
Maine—Vacationland awaits!
MAINE BEACHES
Breathtaking coastal
scenery and long
stretches of sandy beach
are studded with charming
arts towns and seaside
communities. Old Orchard
Beach is fun for the whole
family, with a boardwalk
and amusement park.
Take in a Broadway
musical at the Ogunquit
Playhouse, explore history
at the Brick Store Museum
in Kennebunk, and hop a
ride on the Seashore
Trolley. Kittery’s outlets
are the gateway to great
shopping in antiques
shops and local boutiques
south of Portland.
MAINE LAKES +
MOUNTAINS
From the colorful wild
flowers of spring to the
stunning white snow-
scapes of winter, western
Maine is truly a year-
round destination. Enjoy
some of the best skiing in
the East, or canoe, kayak
and chill out in crystal-
clear glacial lakes. For
history, visit Poland
Spring Preservation Park
and Sabbathday Lake
Shaker Village. Wind
through brilliant fall
foliage to try your luck at
Oxford Casino or go see
a moose up close at the
Maine Wildlife Park.
MID-COAST
Featuring some of the
most picturesque harbors
in Maine, the Mid-Coast’s
culture and heritage is
strongly linked to its
maritime history, brought
to life at Maine Maritime
Museum in Bath. The
meandering paths of
Coastal Maine Botanical
Gardens burst with blooms
as the walls of Farnsworth
Art Museum and Wyeth
Center explode with art.
Kids will love the transport
ation museums in Alna,
Boothbay, and Owls Head.
In summer, take in a
Broadway-quality show at
Maine State Music Theatre.
Take the time to visit some of Maine's
other regions; the following sites will
help you plan excursions throughout
the state.
Portland Head Light will be shining
brightly on your return!
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: THOMAS MITCHELL; ALAN LAVALLE; ROBERT WITKOWSKI/VISIT PORTLAND; THOMAS MITCHELL
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