The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in maine"
Named by 4 of 71. Acadia National ParkCadillac Mountain is the highest point on the East Coast, and sunrise there is a draw.Sand Beach sits among towering cliffs, and trails range from easy walks to harder climbs.Best time to visit Acadia National Park
Named by 2 of 73. CamdenNicknamed the Jewel of the Maine Coast, with a harbor of sailing vessels and lobster boats.The view from Mount Battie overlooks the town.
Named by 2 of 74. Bar HarborA recommended summer base; it averages slightly cooler temperatures than southern Maine.Portland and Bar Harbor are about 3 hours apart by road.
Named by 2 of 75. OgunquitOgunquit Beach is a peninsula beach with water on three sides.The town has long drawn artists and offers the Marginal Way coastal walk and a summer theatre.
Named by 2 of 76. KennebunkportPart of southern Maine, which is a bit warmer than Bar Harbor in summer.The Kennebunks draw well-known visitors each summer.
7. RocklandAbout two hours north of Portland, with a walkable downtown.Described as the most artist-centered area in Maine, with the Farnsworth Art Museum.
8. Old Orchard BeachKnown for its pier and oceanside attractions including Palace Playland.Part of the Southern Maine Coast between Kittery and Freeport.
9. YorkHas a sandy beach and good surf, and a historic district.
10. WellsKnown for antique shops and the Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm.
11. KitteryA first stop on the Southern Maine Coast, known for fresh lobster and outlet stores along Route 1.
12. Moosehead LakeThe largest lake in Maine, with kayaking, moose spotting and hiking.
13. Baxter State ParkHome to the northern end of the Appalachian Trail and Mount Katahdin, the state's highest peak.
14. Lincolnville BeachA quieter sandy shore a few minutes from Camden.
15. Sunday RiverNamed as a popular winter ski destination, along with Sugarloaf.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name June to September as the best time to visit Maine.
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