The Vacationland
Step into Maine and You'll Know You Have Arrived
From the iconic lighthouses perched along sparkling bays to Portland’s cobblestone streets boasting award-winning restaurants, Maine offers unique year-round experiences for everyone. Visit world-class art museums. Enjoy the tastes of Maine from a famous lobster shack to fine dining. Enjoy one of our many ski lodges or spot moose with a Maine guide in the northern wilderness.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family experience, the Maine Tourism Association will guide you with the information and resources you need to plan an unforgettable trip.
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The Regions of Maine
Aroostook County
Highlands
DownEast & Acadia
Kennebec Valley
MidCoast & Islands
Lakes & Mountains
Greater Portland & Casco Bay
Beaches
Events
Experience Maine Like a Mainer
2-Hour Farm Pass (November)
Boothbay Lights
Hilton Holiday Hangout
Holiday Festival of Baskets
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View AllEvery Season, a New Maine to Experience
Summer
Fishing
Maine is an angler’s paradise. The state’s lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are full of…
Hiking
90 percent of Maine is forested. For hikers, this means there is plenty of exploring to do.
Windjammer Cruises
Sail the coast of Maine on a windjammer. Summer begins and ends with windjammer festivals, and…
Fall
Festivals & Fairs
Artists and artisans have flocked to Maine for generations. The natural beauty of the state is the…
Lodges & Sporting Camps
There’s no better place to experience Maine’s long tradition of sporting camps than…
Hiking
90 percent of Maine is forested. For hikers, this means there is plenty of exploring to do.
Winter
Skiing
Maine is well known for lighthouses and lobsters, but as you move up in elevation you'll find…
Snowmobiling
Snowmobilers gather from far and wide to experience Maine’s 3,500-mile, impeccably groomed…
Dog Sledding
Do you want an authentic yet uniquely Maine experience? Take a guided dog-sledding tour and make…
Spring
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, otherwise referred to as Appalachian Trail or simply, A.T…
Acadia National Park
Acadia is one of the top 10 most visited national parks in America, but it couldn’t be more…
Bed & Breakfasts
A stay at an inn or bed & breakfast in Maine is always a special and memorable experience. Maine…
Maple Sugar Houses
In Spring, all the maple trees in Maine start to release their sweet nectar. Across the state…