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The first eastern national park, Arcadia National Park is a breath taking treasure found on the coast of Maine. This park is made of over 49,000 acres on the Mount Desert Island, and is home to some of the tallest mountains on the U.S. Atlantic coast...
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Located in the southern-central part of Maine, the state's capital—just 55 mi/90 km northeast of Portland—was at various times a lumber center and a major supplier of ice (cut from the nearby Kennebec River) that was sent to places as far away as the...
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The Bangor Region is located between the rugged coastline of Downeast Maine and the spectacular North Woods of Maine. As the economic and retail hub of Eastern and Central Maine, Bangor boasts a significant retail industry which attracts travelers fr...
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Drawn by the pines, granite shores, fresh lobster and stunning views from Cadillac Mountain, captains of industry once kept summer homes here. The charming little town, and all the rest, remain. And the rocky boulder beaches on its shoreline are now ...
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Best known for it's tradition of shipbuilding, Bath is also a busy port of entry. Many tourists visit the city to admire the well-preserved 19th century architecture or take a tour of the Maine Maritime Museum. Bath is also home to on...
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Located in northern Maine, 160 mi/260 km northeast of Portland, Baxter State Park is a beautiful and vast wilderness preserve centering on Mount Katahdin (a rock-topped peak towering 5,267 ft/1,605 m—Maine's highest point). It is reputed to be the be...
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Boothbay Harbor, a 17th-century English settlement in southern Maine lies on a peninsula of the Atlantic coast between two rivers, 59 miles northeast of Portland. It is now a resort and fishing area. Places of interest include the railway and histori...
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The charming little town of Bridgton, Maine, 40 mi/65 km northwest of Portland, is home to a few cavernous antiques shops dotted along the main street.If you're interested in the historical aspects of New England, then be sure not to miss Narramissic...
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Bowdoin College's beautiful 110-acre/45-hectare campus, where Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow both studied, is a focal point of Brunswick, 30 mi/50 km north of Portland. The college administers the fascinating Peary-Macmillan Arcti...
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Bucksport Maine offers the best and most beautiful of coastal and inland Maine. Here visitors enjoy strolling along the 18th century granite forts, catching an elevator ride up in the highest structure in the state, kayaking along the coast, and boat...
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Camden is located within a beautiful sheltered bay in Maine. Residents and visitors enjoy sailing, hiking along the extensive trail network, cozy picnics, and bird watching. Shopping in Camden is a virtual cornucopia with everything from handmad...
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Enjoy spectacular ocean views and fresh Maine seafood and lobster in the quaint New England town of Cape Neddick. Be sure not to miss the Cape Neddick Light and St. Peter's By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church, two listings on the National Regi...
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Eastport features miles of beautiful cobble beaches, tidal covers, rivers, streams, and inland lakes, and is truly one of the last unspoiled areas on the coast of Maine. Eastport is also know for having the largest Fourth of July celebration in...
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Freeport is a magnificent coatal village in Maine along the upper shores of the Casco Bay, approximately 20 minutes north of Portland. It is best known for its outlet shopping and most notably as the home of L.L. Bean.
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Kennebunkport and Lower Village of Kennebunk are nestled between the Kennebunk River and the ocean- "the port" being on the east side of the river and Lower Village on the west. On both sides of the river, waterfront buildings steeped in history are ...
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A popular destination 80 mi/130 km southwest of Portland, Kittery is known for shipbuilding at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and a variety of outlet stores. Take a look at the ship models and submarine display at the Kittery Historical and Naval Muse...
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The Moosehead Lake area, in west-central Maine, offers a chance to experience the state's incredible natural beauty and wilderness with far fewer people than you'll run into along the coast. The lake itself is huge—more than 40 mi/65 km long, with lo...
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Naples is located in the center of the western lakes region 30 mi/48 km west of Portland and is a favorite vacation spot. Check out Songo Locks, stone locks that are still hand operated and connect Songo River to Sebago Lake. Take a cruise on the Son...
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Located 40 mi/65 km west of Portland, charming Newfield, Maine, is nestled among apple orchards and farmland. But the best reason to visit Newfield is to see Willowbrook (open late May to mid-October), a large collection of restored buildings and art...
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About as picturesque as they come, Ogunquit has a slightly more frivolous spirit than its Kennebunk neighbors, and it is a very popular gay resort spot 60 mi/95 km southwest of Portland. Once a fishing village, the town is now something of an art cen...
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A quiet respite 56 mi/90 km northwest of Portland, Paris, Maine, is home to one of the largest lilac collections in New England. The breathtaking flowers grow in McLaughlin Gardens (http://www.mclaughlingarden.org). Just down Highway 26 is West Paris...
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Poland Spring, Maine, 25 mi/40 km north of Portland, was once the home of the famous Poland Spring Resort and is one of the oldest vacation destinations in the Northeast. It's also known for its fabled mineral water that is sold as Poland Spring bott...
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Maine's largest city, Portland is known for its stately elms, historic homes and restored waterfront area. Considered the gateway to "Down East" Maine, this coastal city is a great spot to enjoy Maine lobster fresh from the sea. Visit Longfellow's bo...
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For those who venture 240 mi/385 km northeast of Portland to far northern Maine, Presque Isle, located just west of the Maine-New Brunswick border, is an ideal base from which to tour Aroostook County, a major potato-growing region. Driving through t...
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With 110 lakes and ponds, Rangeley, Maine, offers all sorts of water activities 115 mi/265 km northwest of Portland. The 690-acre/280-hectare Rangeley Lake State Park is great for swimming, camping, boating and fishing. Scenic flights over the forest...
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Rolling hills and a deep blue marina paint Rockland as a picturesque harbor town. Known for its lobster and as a foodie haven, Rockland hosts the Maine Lobster Festival every August. Visit art galleries and shop at quaint antique shops and boutiques,...
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Many visitors make a stop in this town 75 mi/125 km northwest of Portland to see the 180-ft/55-m Rumford Falls (formerly known as Penacook Falls) along the Androscoggin River. One of Maine's first pulp and paper mills is located there as well. The dr...
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Known locally as "the Loaf," this ski area 110 mi/175 km north of Portland has the third-tallest peak (4,237 ft/1,291 m) in New England. It lies in the Carrabassett Valley of the Longfellow Mountains. Every level of skier, from beginner to expert, wi...
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First a trading post, then a famous port and shipbuilding center, Thomaston, Maine, has always had a strong presence in Maine commerce. In the mid-1800s, only seven millionaires existed in the U.S., and two of them lived in Thomaston. The town is als...
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In western Maine, near the state's border with New Hampshire, the White Mountain National Forest covers 41,943 acres/16,980 hectares. The forest, about 60 mi/95 km northwest of Portland, is famous for cascading streams and mountain panoramas (you can...
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Along Highway 1 is Wiscasset, which bills itself as "the prettiest village in Maine." Beautifully maintained antique homes surround this Sheepscot River town 45 mi/75 km northeast of Portland. Several of these architectural gems are maintained by His...
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One of Maine's oldest settlements, York, which is about 45 mi/75 km southwest of Portland, was called Agamenticus when it was established in 1624. Visitors can learn about the town's past at the Old Gaol Museum and at many historic buildings: the Eli...
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