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  • 2 weeks ago | visitmaine.net | Matt Heffner

    Northeast Harbor is a peaceful village beloved by sailors and boaters for its natural protection, scenic charm, and rich boatbuilding heritage. Visitors will find local craft shops, cozy restaurants, and quiet walking paths that showcase the area’s beauty. The village is an ideal base for exploring Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. However, returning to Northeast Harbor always feels like a quiet escape.

  • Jan 24, 2025 | visitmaine.net | Ashley Pichea

    Acadia National Park is one of Maine’s most celebrated natural treasures, drawing millions of visitors annually. While iconic spots like Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, and Sand Beach are must-see destinations, there’s a quieter, lesser-known side of Acadia that adventurous travelers will love. Here’s your guide to uncovering Acadia’s hidden gems—places where you can experience the park’s beauty away from the crowds.

  • Nov 27, 2024 | visitmaine.net | Jennifer Hardy

    Just saying the name Kennebunkport draws images of shiplap buildings along the docks and stately sea captains’ homes. You can almost smell the salt air and hear the distant fog horn. Why would you want to avoid any of that Maine maritime beauty? Because you want to skip the tourist traps or rookie mistakes to maximize your time. We’ve put together a mix of things to avoid, secret spots, and best practices that might not be apparent to a first-time visitor or someone visiting during a new season.

  • Sep 17, 2024 | visitmaine.net | Jennifer Hardy

    To say Deer Isle and Stonington are a Downeast dream isn’t a far stretch, especially since Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck wrote that “…the isle is like Avalon, it must disappear when you are not there.”Steinbeck famously wrote about the enigmatic nature of Deer Isle in his book Travels with Charley in Search of America in 1962. Since then, not much has changed on the island or the Merchant’s Row archipelago that expands beyond the tip of Stonington.

  • Sep 9, 2024 | visitmaine.net | Jennifer Hardy

    For some adventurous souls, nine days in the Maine wilderness is a dream come true. For Donn Fendler, that trip became a cautionary tale that transcends time. Once you learn of the tenacity and terror a 12-year-old faced in the wilderness of Baxter State Park in the summer of 1939, you’ll never quite look at Mount Katahdin the same again.

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