Top Things to do in Maine
Top Hotels in Maine
- 1. Gorges Grant Hotel
- 2. The Admiral's Inn
- 3. The Country Inn at the Mall
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
- 5. Best Western Acadia Park Inn
- 6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine
- 7. Meadowmere Resort
- 8. Union Bluff Hotel
- 9. Hampton Inn Bar Harbor
- 10. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
The 10 Best Horseback Riding Tours in Maine, United States
Maine has several unique regions, each with its own distinctive culture and activities. With miles of coastline, thousands of lakes, endless rivers and deep forests, visitors can find their perfect vacation spot, whether it's on a sandy beach, at a family campground or walking along Main Street in a bustling city or town. Maine is also known for abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in all four seasons, from swimming and boating in the warmer months to excellent skiing in the winter.
Restaurants in Maine
1. Avalon Meadows Equestrian Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Wild Iris Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Enjoy the historic town of Bar Harbor via Wild Iris Farm's horse-drawn carriage and experience the romantic, slow-paced travel from a by-gone era. Our beautiful vis-a-vis carriage, drawn by a matching team of Shire horses, holds six passengers. Rides leave from 55 West Street between the Whale Watch Building and the Harborside Inn and start at $25/person (May-June, Sept-Oct), $30/person (July-August), special discounted rates for children for 30-minute public rides; $120-$150 for private. Add a magical memory to your wedding by riding in our special wedding carriages. Call us for availability and reservation.
3. Cedar Wind Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By TiffanySmith_18 - Maine, United States
We had an amazing experience trail riding. The owners and guides are very friendly and take excellent care of their animals. It was a perfect October day for a two-hour lunch trail ride out in the woods. Whether you’re a beginner, haven’t been on a horse in years, or just want to go on a leisurely ride with some friends, Cedar Wind Stables is a wonderful place to go riding.
4. Eastmark Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the beauty of Maine on while riding a horse; providing an unforgettable vacation memory for the whole family.
5. Wildwood Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Stables that offer one- and two-hour carriage rides in Acadia National Park.
Reviewed By bannerarab - Westford, United States
A spur of the moment decision that is now in our “must do” Acadia list. A carriage ride is a great way to experience the amazing carriage roads through Acadia while traveling close to the purpose they were originally built for! Overall just a truly pleasant and low stress way to see the park. Wildwood has well trained horses, nicely maintained wagons, and skilled drivers. We chose a two hour semi-private tour called Mr Rockefeller’s Bridges, much more expensive but ensured we shared the carriage with only one other couple. We rode with Olivia and Naomi, who did a fantastic job trading off to deliver a continuous dialogue that covered history of the roads, bridges and park, as well as geology and ecology. There was a nice mid tour stop to briefly explore the Cobblestone Bridge.
6. Deepwood Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Located amidst the most scenic views in the White Mountains of Maine, just outside of Bethel, our passion for horses has us both in the ring and on the trail to experience the most that the great outdoors of Maine has to offer. We offer individual rides for up to 6 people. Standard trail rides are 1 hour and take you through the wooded trails and over streams in the foothills of the White Mountains. Trail rides are offered all year round. Please call ahead for reservations and availability. If you are an advanced rider looking for a longer ride, please give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate you. We also host Summer Camps for children 6-16. Please call or visit our website for more information.
Reviewed By DianeC3033 - Dungarvan, Ireland
DiAnne moved her schedule to accomodate ours, and my daughter had a wonderful hour on a trail, perfect calm horse for her, the owner is so passionate about horses and horseriding and really makes sure you have a wonderful experience.
7. Carousel Horse Farm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 41 reviews
We offer specialty trail rides year round by reservation. Three are offered all year, seasonally we have ice cream rides in the summer in Casco, sunset rides in the fall in Casco and beach rides in the winter on Popham or OOB. We offer carriage tours in Freeport and Old Orchard seasonally as well. Riding with your own horse here at the farm is a great option too, on 5,000 acres of Jugtown Forest land.
Reviewed By jdavenport207 - Skowhegan, United States
Had a groupon for the winter ride and wasn’t able to use it until spring due to many icy days causing unsafe riding conditions. I was really impressed that the owner allowed for the “winter” rides to be extended for people who couldn’t get in during the winter. We were on a ride for beginners so we didn’t do more than walk. I have ridden for a very long time and my husband has ridden very very little and we both had a very nice time. Our guide, Dominique, was extremely friendly and patient with everyone in the group. I was impressed with both the condition and temperament of all of the horses on the ride. It is obvious that they are well cared for and well suited for totting around riders with little to no skill. I would highly recommend this beginner ride to people just starting out, but also to those with more experience who are fine with a nice leisurely hack through the fields and forests of Maine. Do remember to bring cash along to tip the guide. We accidentally spent all ours on lunch and wished we could have been able to tip appropriately for a job well done.
8. Horse Island Day Camp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
9. Great Spirit Farm - Horse Rental
10. Double L stable Equestrian Center
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