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MAINE BEACHES
With everything from
nature walks along 30+
miles of sandy coastline
to Broadway-level
entertainment, tasty seafood
shanties, and a beachside amuse-
ment park, the whimsical towns
of this region offer fun for the whole
family. Lighthouses and welcoming places
to stay dot the seascape amid
elegant sea-captain mansions and cliffside
hotels. Fine dining and engaging nightlife
complement great shopping in antiques
shops, local boutiques, and outlet stores.
Enjoy a trip to this popular region south of
Greater Portland.
MID-COAST
Northeast of Greater Portland, this region’s
culture and heritage is strongly linked to its
sea-faring history, brought to life through
maritime museums, tall-ship regattas, lobster
competitions, and lighthouses. Meandering
paths through botanical gardens burst
with blooms as the walls of the world-class
Farnsworth Art Museum explode with art
featuring the work of the Wyeth family and
Robert Indiana. Transportation museums
showcase the history of planes, trains, and
automobiles while the Amtrak Downeaster
makes the Mid-Coast region accessible with
rail trips to Brunswick, where you can dine in
style and take in a Broadway-quality
summer musical.
GO BEYOND
Take day trips and overnight
excursions throughout Maine
for more great cultural and
recreational adventures—
Vacationland awaits.