Maine Travel Guides

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)

Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens — Photographic foot bridge in Maine

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

Want more National Park content? Visit our US National Park Guides.

Popular Places To Visit In Maine:

Portland
Bar Harbor
Rockland
Booth Bay Harbor
Ogunquit
Camden
Sugarloaf Mountain

Man at the top of Acadia Mountain — Mark at the summit of Acadia 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 our popular Maine travel guides below to make 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.

Guide to 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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Or want a different app? Be sure to check out the best hiking trail apps to help you conquer those bucket list hikes in Maine.

Bright fall foliage colors in New England — A winding road featuring gorgeous fall colors

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 you should add to your itinerary.

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