Maine: Things to Do and See

Things to see in Southern Maine

1. Ogunquit Heritage Museum:
2. Bush Compound – This vacation home in Kennebunkport is where former President Bush and his family stayed often.
3. Eartha, The Revolving Globe: Eartha, the world's largest rotating and revolving globe, is located within the headquarters of the DeLorme mapping corporation in Yarmouth, Maine. The globe weighs approximately 5,600 pounds (2,500 kg), and has a diameter of over 41 feet. The globe was built with a scale of 1:1,000,000, on which one inch represents 16 miles (26 km), one millimeter represents one kilometer.
4. L.L. Bean – L.L. Bean is a large sporting goods and clothing store, founded right here in Maine. The outlet is fantastic, and even full of lots of memorabilia. website
5. York Beach and Old Orchard Beach – Both beaches offer far more than just sand and shoreline. They both offer a variety of attractions, including bowling alleys, arcades and more.

Things to see in Greater Portland

1. Funtown Splashtown:
2. Desert of Maine – This place is an odd phenomenon, considering the rest of Maine is such a green state. In 1797 the Tuttle family moved to the 300 acre farm that once covered the Desert of Maine where they successfully raised crops of potatoes and hay for several years. Failure to rotate crops thereafter, combined with massive land – clearing and overgrazing resulted in severe soil eroison that exposed this hidden Desert. As the spreading sand grew uncontrollable, the Tuttles surrendered, leaving the Desert to it’s destiny. website
3. Portland Museum of Art:
4. Portland Symphony Orchestra:
5. West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and the Portland Head Light – Both are gorgeous lighthouses, and both are rich in history. No trip to Maine would be complete without taking the time to check out these lighthouses, and just soak in the amazing views nearby. website | website
6. Stephen King’s Home – Mike once met and interviewed this famous author, who hails from the state of Maine. Mr. King has donated much time and money to the city of Bangor over the years, including building a park and community pool for residents. website

Things to see in Midcoast Maine

1. Fort Knox – This fort is made out of granite, and was manned during the Civil War. The newly constructed Penobscot Narrows Bridge boasts an observation tower, rising 420’ above sea level, which may only be accessed through the Fort. The observation tower provides a breathtaking view of the Penobscot River Valley, and is the only observatory like it in the Western Hemisphere! website

Things to see in Downeast Acadia

1. Acadia National Park, Maine: Acadia National Park is located in Maine. It consists of beautiful small islands, off the Atlantic coast. It is one of the favorite and most visited park in the United States. It is totally a natural beauty which is the combination of landscapes, wildlife, lakes and harbor.
2. Bar Harbor: is a hot vacation spot for many people every year. There are a ton of stores and shops, beaches, excellent restaurant, and so many things to see. The locals are very open and friendly, making your visit more fun and relaxing. website

Things to see in Maine Lakes & Mountains Regions

1. Sugarloaf: This is the place to go if you enjoy outdoor sporting in winter. It has the best skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding in the state. website

Things to see in Kennebec Moose River Valley

1. Old Fort Western – Old Fort Western, built in 1754 and a National Historic Landmark, is America’s oldest surviving wooden fort – a reminder of the great contest between cultures that dominated New England life 250 years ago. website
2. Isamax Whoopie Snack Shop – This place is so famous and yummy, it’s been featured on Oprah! A Whoopie pie is two small round cakes (flavor of your choosing) filled with cream (again, your choice on flavor). They are simply YUM. website

Things to see in Maine Highlands

1. Mt Katahdin: Located in Baxter State Park of Maine's Highlands, Mt. Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine at 5,268 feet. Katahdin means "the Greatest Mountain" in the language of the Penobscot Indians. Katahdin has become a popular destination for hikers, backpackers, and campers - with a strict camping season between May and October. Visitors can choose from a variety of easy to moderate trails, while experienced hikers may choose a more thrilling route to the summit.
2. Drive the Golden Road – The Golden Road runs from the town of Millinocket all the way to the Canadian border bisecting Maine’s remote forest lands. Named after the wealth in timber the road carries, it also offers breathtaking views of Mount Katahdin and wildlife viewing opportunities along its course. website

Things to see in Aroostook

1. End of Route 1:
2. Million Dollar View: The Million Dollar View Scenic Byway is 7.9 miles of U.S. Route 1 from the Danforth-Weston town line to a point 0.5 miles north of the Weston-Orient town line. On this byway, cyclists will not face the crowds, congestion and over-development, but they will enjoy panoramic vistas and some of Maine’s premiere lakes for fishing, sailing, wildlife and bird watching.