While the midcoast region has long been a quintessential Maine tourist destination, in recent years these towns have become decidedly hipper, thanks to new boutiques, galleries, and eclectic, creative dining and drink options.

While these southern Maine towns have long offered plenty of boutiques and coastal beauty, they’re now home to a growing number of sophisticated food and drink options.

In the decade since Roxi Suger moved to Biddeford, the city at the mouth of the Saco River has gone through a renaissance. Renovated former textile mills are now home to apartments, breweries, distilleries, and even new manufacturing operations, like

With a thriving food scene, walkable neighborhoods built for exploring, and plentiful water views, Maine’s biggest city has much to offer the weekend traveler.

Known best for its proximity to Sunday River, the historic and charming town of Bethel is filled with activities for an idyllic wintertime weekend.

Located on the Kennebec River, this central Maine city is undergoing a resurgence, thanks to downtown investments from Colby College, new businesses, and a strong arts community. Patricia King, vice president of local arts organization Waterville Creates, shares where she

The Rangeley Lakes region is known as one of America’s premiere outdoor sporting destinations—and offers an abundance of community and culture to discover as well.

From trail walks to brewery crawls to pickleball, you can't go wrong on a weekend spent in these midcoast towns.

While Acadia National Park, with its seaside hikes and miles of carriage trails, is the main attraction, there are more than a dozen unique villages to discover on Mount Desert Island.