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Maine is a vast state with an abundance of natural, cultural, and recreational pursuits;
from the inlets and harbors of the south, to the winding, wooded trails of the north —
Vacationland awaits.
Breathtaking coastal scenery and long
stretches of sandy beach characterize
the picturesque villages of the South
Coast region. Old Orchard Beach offers
fun for the whole family, with a tradi-
tional boardwalk and amusement park.
Dine at award-winning restaurants in
Ogunquit and take in a Broadway mu-
sical at the Ogunquit Playhouse, whose
2016 season extends into December.
Shop at the Kittery Premium Outlets,
antique shops, and local boutiques.
Visit the Brick Store and the Seashore
Trolley Museums in Kennebunk.
Farther up the coast, you’ll discover
delightful villages, glacier-carved
peninsulas, and the grand panoramas
of our Mid-Coast and Downeast re-
gions. Take in a summer show at the
renowned Maine State Music Theatre
in Brunswick, view the vintage col-
lection at Owls Head Transportation
Museum, and take a ride back in time
at Boothbay Railway Village and the
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington
Railway Museum in Alna. Explore the
charming coastal towns of Boothbay
Harbor and Camden where lobster
boats, sightseeing tours, and quaint
shops abound. Experience Maine’s
natural beauty on the meandering
paths of Coastal Maine Botanical Gar-
dens and delve into Maine art at the
Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth
Center in Rockport. Take in stunning
views from atop Cadillac Mountain in
Acadia National Park and celebrate the
Park Service's centennial this summer.
Create a Two-Nation Vacation with a
trip to Nova Scotia, Canada aboard the
The Cat ferry departing from Portland
mid-June through September.
From the colorful wild flowers of spring
to the stunning white snowscapes
of winter, Western Maine is a region
of great scenic beauty and outstand-
ing recreational pursuits, from fish-
ing and whitewater rafting to skiing
and snowmobiling. For history, visit
Poland Spring Preservation Park and
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, the
only remaining Shaker community in
the country. And don’t miss autumn’s
colorful show as you explore the other
Gems of Route 26 and experience the
closest casino to Portland, exciting
Oxford Casino, in the nearby Lakes &
Mountains Region.
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