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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 shop at the Kittery
Premium Outlets, antique shops,
and local boutiques. Four seasons of
activities include festivals, cruises,
summer theater, and Christmas Prelude.
Farther up the coast, you’ll discover
delightful villages, glacier-carved
peninsulas, and the grand panoramas
of our Mid-Coast and Downeast regions.
Take in a summer show at the renowned
Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick,
view the vintage collection at Owls
Head Transportation Museum, and take
a ride back in time at the Wiscasset,
Waterville & Farmington Railway Mu-
seum 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 Gardens 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, Maine’s only na-
tional park, and visit the nearby resort
town of Bar Harbor which boasts an
assortment of acclaimed inns and B&Bs.
Create a Two-Nation Vacation with a
trip to Nova Scotia, Canada aboard the
Nova Star ferry departing from Portland.
From the colorful wild flowers of spring
to the stunning white snowscapes of
winter, Western Maine is a region of
great scenic beauty and outstanding
recreational pursuits, from fishing
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.
Photo: Chris Lawrence, Baxter State Park
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