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 Things to do 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. Marginal Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,225 reviews
A scenic 1.5 mile oceanside cliffwalk.
Reviewed By billwetherhornsr - Greenfield, United States
A gorgeous seaside walk on a well paved path that twists and turns its way from Beach Street to end in the picturesque village of Perkins Cove, perhaps one of the prettiest hamlets in Southern Maine. Tiny shops and restaurants wind their way around this small village, each on begging to be explored. Enjoy a succulent lobster roll at one of the dozen restuaranta and watch the boats glide into the cove. Cross the white drawbridge and enjoy the view. Then make your way back onto Marginal Way to enjoy the ocean vistas. A perfect Maine day!
2. Mount Desert Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,891 reviews
Home to Acadia National Park, this island off the coast of Maine with its beaches, sweeping cliffs and mountains offers visitors numerous recreational activities, from hiking, biking and following nature trails to swimming, sailing and kayaking.
Reviewed By mikey605 - Sevierville, United States
So much to see and do on Mount Desert Island! Acadia National Park, Whale Watching, Scenic Charters and Tours, Beaches, Shops, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Sea Kayaking, Plane rides, glider rides, helicopter flights, mini golf, if you want to do it you will find it on MDI
3. Cadillac Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,467 reviews
The East Coast's highest mountain at 1,530 feet and Acadia's best known sight.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park on Maine's Mount Desert Island is, at 1, 532 feet, the highest point along the North Atlantic Seaboard and the first place in the United States to be touched by the light of a rising sun from October 7 through March 6 of each year. How's that for a notable piece of trivia? It also is the only mountain on Mount Desert Island--there are more than 20 of them--that has a road that travels all the way to the summit. The 3.5-mile road to the top opened in 1931. Cadillac Mountain is composed largely of pink granite, giving it a strong reddish appearance at sunrise or sunset. Spruce and pitch pine are the dominant trees on the mountain combined with tiny subalpine plants and wild blueberries. Views? Look in every direction. To the East, there is the Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland. There are several islands off the coast of Mount Desert Island, including Sheep Porcupine and Bald Porcupine. To the Northeast is the business district of Bar Harbor. To the North is Trenton. To the South is Islesford. To the Southwest is Southwest Harbor. To the West is Eagle Lake and Blue Hill Mountain. Yes, it is more scenic than a trip to the top of Pike's Peak in Colorado.
4. Acadia National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,883 reviews
Reviewed By emktraveller2018 - Richmond, United States
This was our second trip to Acadia and it didn't disappoint. We hiked for two days - the Great Head Loop Trail - Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, hike/walk around Jordan Pond, tea and popovers at Jordan Pond Restaurant, sunrise at Cadillac Mountain, the Beech Mountain trail and the Ship Harbor Nature Trail.
5. Allagash Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,137 reviews
We are currently open for tastings and sell plenty of year-round and brewery-only beer to go. We are not currently booking brewery tours, but we have a food truck onsite featuring lobster rolls and other tasty treats for you to make a day of it. So if you're in the area, stop by and say hello! Allagash Brewing Company strives to make the best Belgian-inspired beer in the world. Founded in Portland, Maine, the brewery loves giving back to the community—and state—that has supported it since 1995. In 2019 the brewery became a Certified B Corp and Allagash founder Rob Tod won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. Allagash currently stands as one of the 50 largest craft breweries in the U.S. (by sales volume) and has earned a spot on Maine’s Best Places to Work list for seven years running. Allagash is distributed in: CA, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL (Chicagoland only), MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, and WI.
Reviewed By PowPow29 - West Hartford, United States
My friends and I booked the Saturday 1:00pm tour. (Book your tickets ahead of time; they fill up!) We had a great time sampling different beers and learning about the history of the brewery. We stayed afterwards to enjoy the beautiful weather, our favorite beers, and a quick bite at the food truck (Bite into Maine) that parks right outside. They have an outstanding lobster grilled cheese.
6. Old Port
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,225 reviews
Reviewed By jlneighbors
fun area with several states full of unique boutique shops, pubs, restaurants, ice cream shops and more. we loved it - though one or 2 days is probably enough to see the entire area.
7. Coastal Highway U.S. 1
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By melodyk791 - Grand Junction, United States
The drive up the Maine Coastline was awesome with breathtaking views! Don’t be in a hurry! There is so much to enjoy! We drove from Bar Harbor to Portland. We enjoyed small towns full of shops and amazing seafood all along the way. All the lobster rolls we could eat and lighthouses everywhere! We would find our way off the beaten path and find ourselves back out by the water or exploring the sidewalks of another old harbor town. So many treasures and so many great places to stop and see. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy Acadia National Park. Our visit was timed for the Fall foliage. The coastal highway did not disappoint. It’s was the trip of a lifetime!
8. Sebago Lake
9. Moxie Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By GottaLuvCruising - Orlando, United States
We are seniors who summer in Maine, but spent seven months alone in 2020 due to the virus. We struggled to keep our spirits up and found exploring the state most helpful. As we read reviews of Moxie Falls, some sounded like we could easily do it but others sounded challenging. I intend to share our experience with a focus on the physical challenge. Parking is limited. We got the last space when we arrived about 10am and folks were waiting for a space when we left before noon. The sign does not indicate how far it is to walk to the falls, but my husband had googled it. The walk is supposed to be 1.7 miles round trip. The first 2/3 is a wide walkway and an easy walk. The last 1/3 is just a little rougher; there are roots and rocks on the path, plus some wooden walkways and stairways! MOST DO NOT HAVE A RAILING. At some points I just didn't feel sure footed, but took my time and it was fine. Railings would be a tremendous help for me. Some of the decks / walkways have STAIRS. I read one review that there are about 25 stairs...NO WAY! So I counted them on the way back and THERE ARE 91 STEPS. They are spread out over that last 1/3 of the hike in / first 1/3 of the hike out. It took us 25 minutes to walk in and we took our time. About the time the walk gets a little rougher, you'll start to hear the falls in the distance. It took less than 20 minutes to walk out. We saw lots of children and dogs. We saw backpacks with small children in them. We saw a couple strollers...not something I'd encourage. We saw a few walking sticks / canes - this is a great choice for folks like me. BUT able bodied folks will find this a very easy walk / hike. There are two really good view points. The first is the multilevel falls and it was incredibly beautiful with the foliage and the sound of flowing water! The second view point has a couple decks over the big drop. The water rushes here and it's impressive.
10. Peaks Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Adrianacro1 - Evans Mills, United States
We had so much fun at this little island, great little shops, ice cream place, and amazing views. We went to Battery Steele, and did some hiking, later we stopped by the side of the road and played with the rocks by the beach. Totally recommend this place to spend time with the family. You can rent bikes or even golf carts to travel all around.
