Welcome to Maine, the Pine Tree State! This is where you will find all of our Maine Travel Guides!
Maine is located in the northeastern quadrant of the United States within the New England region, bordered by New Hampshire and Canada.
This is the 12th smallest state by area and the only state whose name consists of just one syllable.
Capital City: Augusta
Population: About 1.3 million
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Maine Travel Highlights
Maine is known for its many lighthouses, rugged coastline, delicious seafood, wild blueberries and outdoor activities. This area along the Atlantic Coast is renown for fishing, especially when it comes to the Maine lobster.
National Parks In Maine:
- Acadia National Park
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Popular Places To Visit In Maine:
- Portland
- Bar Harbor
- Rockland
- Booth Bay Harbor
- Ogunquit
- Camden
- Sugarloaf Mountain

Acadia National Park
While Acadia National Park is stunning any time of the year, we believe this park really comes into its own during the fall season. Having visited Acadia in October, we were blown away by the stunning fall foliage.
Explore some of our popular guides below to makes the most of your time in Acadia National Park.
- Best Hikes in Acadia – 10 popular hiking trails with stunning views.
- Best Things To Do In Acadia – 17 amazing recommendations featuring unique hikes, spectacular ocean views, picturesque lakes and stunning photography.
- Hiking Precipice Trail – The most popular, exhilarating and adventurous hike in Acadia National Park.
- The Beehive Trail – A short but thrilling adventurous hike and the ideal warm up for the Precipice Trail.
- Best places to stay near Acadia – The best hotels and where to stay based on budget or location.
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Stunning Fall Foliage
Autumn in Maine and the surrounding area of New England is magical. The northeast is a prime location for leaf peeping and a trip we highly recommend you experience at least once in your lifetime.
- New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary – 10 amazing stops at add to your itinerary.
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More Maine Travel Guides
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New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary: 10 Stunning Stops
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5 Best Places To Stay Near Acadia National Park (2023 Hotels)
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10 Best Hikes In Acadia National Park: Top 2023 Hiking Trails
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17 Best Things To Do In Acadia National Park
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How To Hike Precipice Trail In Acadia National Park
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How To Hike The Awesome Beehive Loop Trail In Acadia National Park