Mount Desert Island
Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States and MDI’s biggest draw, but the island’s communities each offer a unique experience worth exploring.
48 Hours in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland + Scarborough
These three communities are best known for their beaches and lighthouses, but they’re also rich with art and antiques, incredible food, and plenty of dog-friendly activities.
Swim, Run, Repeat
Athletes test their skills and endurance in the Casco Bay Islands SwimRun.
Boothbay, Wiscasset + Damariscotta
Visitors should explore all of this beautiful region, from Wiscasset and Damariscotta down to Southport, Boothbay Harbor, East Boothbay, and Boothbay proper, to get a true sense for why locals call this home and summer residents have made it their
Ogunquit
Most of the shoreline of this small York County resort town is open to the public, including Marginal Way, a paved shoreline footpath spanning more than a mile of rocky coast and connecting Perkins Cove to Ogunquit Beach.
Castine by Pentagoet
Summertime is in full, bright swing along a deep harbor where old salts, young sailors, and world travelers gather—on boats, at the yacht club, and sometimes in a late-1800s inn with a cozy, fascinating pub.
Camden + Rockport
Charming and quintessential—whether you are a native of Maine or from afar—Camden and Rockport offer breathtaking views, memorable dining, and enjoyment in all areas of interest.
Wing Watchers
Binoculars are up, and the count is on from the Schoodic Peninsula. With guides who know where to look, we're watching for birdlife-in the sky and on the sea.
Bangor
An expanding culinary scene, hundreds of acres of city-owned forest near downtown, and an outdoor concert venue drawing big-name acts during the summer months make the Queen City a worthwhile weekend excursion.
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough + South Portland
Famous for incredible beaches and lighthouses, these postcard-worthy communities just south of Portland also offer exciting, high-quality culinary and shopping destinations.