Today, parents can spend some quality time with their kids at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Portland Observatory, and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. An international port since the 17th century, the city has made multiple transformations after two fires, including one that burned over 1,500 buildings down to the ground. With about 67,000 residents, Portland is the largest city in Maine, offering an undeniably cool vibe and lots to keep busy. The historic, quiet inn is a five-minute walk from downtown, and in the fall and winter, the inn’s staff serves warm apple cider in the lobby. Hotel Pick: This kid-friendly Bar Harbor Inn can play home base for tourists who want to explore the Acadia region. Beyond the park’s boundaries, tourists can learn more about Maine’s Native American history at the Abbe Museum, go on a whale-watching tour, and get an in-depth look at intricately carved wooden birds at the Wendell Gilley Museum.ĭon’t Miss This: Park Loop Road, Cadillac Mountain, Dive-In Theater Boat Cruise, Asticou Azalea Garden and Thuya Garden (in the spring), Schoodic Loop, and Cherryfield’s Wild Blueberry Picking (from July to September) And if it’s not too chilly, visitors can go kayaking along the coast or go biking on the 45-mile, carriage-road system to take in the stunning colors of the tree-lined coast and trails in the fall. Outdoor lovers may enjoy exploring the park’s forests, beaches, mountains, and rocky coastlines. According to the National Park Service, roughly 3.5 million people visit the 49,000-acre park every year. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine Acadia National Park, Photo courtesy of Flickr/ Paul VanDerWerfĪlthough not as popular as the Great Smoky Mountains or the Grand Canyon, Acadia National Park (located near Bar Harbor) is one of the most-visited national parks in the United States. Check out the 11 best places to stay in Maine below. Maine’s nickname is “Vacationland,” and sure enough we’ve got 11 spots that prove that Maine is a place you've got to, well, vacation in in your lifetime. Outdoor adventurers, families, and couples embark on fun recreational activities in the state such as hiking in Acadia National Park, watching fireworks at an annual fall festival in York, and getting a little rest and relaxation on Ogunquit Beach. Photo courtesy of Flickr/ Anthony Quintanoįrom the northern highlands to its southern coastline, Maine is one of the most popular travel destinations among tourists hoping to commune with nature.
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