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Tucking into fresh lobster, hiking coastal trails and exploring towns barely touched by time on a visit to the Pine Tree State.
Lobsters, lighthouses and laid-back coastal towns… Maine makes a relaxing seaside retreat for Americans and overseas visitors alike (just ask the Bush family, who have a holiday home here). Its rocky coastline is dotted with sandy beaches, knobbly granite-and-spruce islands, candy-striped lighthouses and waterside towns such as Bar Harbor, where you’ll find independent shops and seafood freshly caught that morning.
You could take a boat trip with a local lobster catcher to find out more about the area’s most lucrative industry. Go whale watching in search of humpback, minke and finback whales. Or, simply use Bar Harbor as a base for exploring Acadia National Park, where forested clifftop hiking trails give you a chance to see whales, otters, eagles and puffins.
However you decide to explore Maine, our specialists can help. They’ve visited the state many times and can draw on their own experiences to suggest the best ways for you to experience its highlights.
You can visit postcard-worthy New England towns like Camden and Kennebunkport, with their painted wooden houses, picket fences and white clapboard churches. Or, in the state’s largest city, Portland, you could join a food walking tour to sample fresh lobster rolls, potato doughnuts (a local delicacy) and Maine craft beer.
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Places to visit in Maine
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Maine, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Places in and around Maine
- Bar Harbor Maine
- Camden Maine
- Kennebunkport Maine
- North Conway 97 miles away
- Bretton Woods 113 miles away
- Lincoln/North Woodstock 125 miles away
- New Hampshire 130 miles away
- Sugar Hill 131 miles away
- Salem 139 miles away
- Provincetown 150 miles away
- Boston 153 miles away
- Bennington 157 miles away
- Cape Cod 158 miles away
- Woodstock 170 miles away
- Chatham 171 miles away
- Hyannis 178 miles away
- Vermont 187 miles away
- Falmouth 190 miles away
- Nantucket 200 miles away
- Sturbridge 201 miles away
- Martha's Vineyard 202 miles away
- Burlington 202 miles away
- Manchester 205 miles away
- Newport, Rhode Island 210 miles away
- Lake George 231 miles away
- Lake Placid 239 miles away
- Lenox 239 miles away
- Saratoga Springs 241 miles away
- Stockbridge 243 miles away
- Albany 251 miles away
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Accommodation choices for Maine
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Maine. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Inn at Ocean's Edge
Camden -
Bluenose Inn
Bar Harbor -
Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
Bar Harbor -
Under Canvas Acadia
Bar Harbor -
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
Kennebunkport -
Lodge on the Cove
Kennebunkport -
Kennebunkport Inn
Kennebunkport -
White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection
Kennebunkport -
The Nonantum Resort
Kennebunkport