Maine Tourism Guide
“All I could see from where I stood
Was three long mountains and a wood;
I turned and looked another way,
And saw three islands and a bay.
So with my eyes I traced the line
Of the horizon, thin and fine.
Straight around till I was come
Back to where I started from.”
- Edna St. Vincent Millay
From its original population of 298,000 In the 1820’s to just over a million today, Maine has grown by leaps and bounds in its nearly 2 centuries of statehood, but not so much to become crowded. It is most especially known for its jagged coastline, lighthouses and lobsters, but there is much more to explore when you visit Maine. You will find historic homes and museums like Bath’s Maritime Museum, upscale neighborhoods such as Prout’s Neck in Portland, fine art  galleries such as Edgecombe Potters Studio and Gallery or the Glass Gallery and Café in Rockport, performance arts at Harrison’s Deartree Theatre & Cultural Society, one of a kind local stores, bookshops and antique emporiums, and a plethora of other great places to visit.
Not one for indoor amusements? No problem! Maine has an impressive assortment of outdoor adventure. You can go whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking down the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead Rivers, golfing on the many fairways across the state, fishing, hiking, camping or biking in the beautiful woodlands, beach combing along the coast or take a boat tour or cruise on the waterways. Wintertime adventure includes skiing, snowboarding, skiing, skating and so much more at the many resorts and ski lodges across the state.
North, south, east or west—no matter which direction you roam, you can’t help but have a fabulous time!
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Photo Credits: Maine in Autumn Picture by Terry Ross; Maine Lobster Photo by Man Pikin; Maine Lobster Boats by Benjamin Griffith |
