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
Top 10 Waterfalls 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. Mosher Hill Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Grand Falls
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By I5375ERkellyt - Iowa, United States
This is an amazingly beautiful place to hike ,swim ,fish see waterfalls the view is absolutely gorgeous. And the drive was as well beautiful and the hike in to enjoy all this beautiful place is not long. .
3. Frenchman’s Hole
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By DL7195 - Portland, United States
The directions are too far! These directions here on TripAdvisor will take you past the actual location (by A LOT). Basically when you get on Bull Branch Rd it's the place with the only parking lot on the left side of the road (small). This place is AMAZING! I cannot believe how warm the water was (August of 2020) normally river water is much cooler. If you go upstream about .5 miles you'll find an area that has smaller falls that make great slides for little kids. My 4 yr old really liked the slides.
4. Moxie Falls
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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.
5. Snow Falls
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By efournier1
Wonderful place for easy waterfall access. There is a decent amount to explore in a very compact park. My group enjoyed wondering the trails and taking pictures of so many beautiful spots in the area. Watch out for poison ivy, though. This is not a spot that takes a lot of time out of your day, but will add a beautiful 20-60 minutes to your day.
6. Screw Auger Falls
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By canoebuilder
Always make it a point to visit here for a nice pick-nick lunch and look at the wonderful water falls and be one with nature.
7. Angel Falls
8. Smalls Falls
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By AlexB10499 - Providence, United States
An easy 15-minute drive from downtown Rangeley, you’ll find the Smalls Falls Rest Area and Trailhead just off the south side of Route 4. Parking is right near the trailhead, which begins with a bridge over the Sandy River. This bridge offers you immediate views of the Falls, so older people and small children who may not otherwise be up for a full hike will be able to easily immerse themselves in nature with minimal exertion. That being said, I definitely encourage you to follow the trails, which strike a good balance between rustic (you can climb over tree roots and dirt paths) and secure (there are safety fences at the cliff’s edge near the waterfalls). The power of the Sandy River is evidence in the gorges they cut into the rock – and the roar of the waterfalls – but the beauty of Smalls Falls is how little time it takes to get to the main attraction.
9. Houston Brook Falls
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By efournier1
Stop at the natural spring along the way (before the Wyman Dam) and fill up your water bottle. The turnoff for the falls is at the Transfer Station, park there and walk down the road about 8-10 feet and you will see the opening to the trail (if you have driven to the fork in the road you have gone too far). The trail is an easy hike down (not wheelchair friendly). Make sure to bring your bathing suit because you can go swimming in the falls most of the time. This is a great spot for families, pet friendly. There are rarely lots of people there. It is a little hidden gem.
10. Rumford Falls
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By HueyLewisTheNews - Rumford, United States
Excellent place to stop and see the waterfalls right off the side of the road. My whole family enjoyed the senic views we experienced in Rumford. The falls were very close by the Hotel Harris were we also enjoyed staying. Our trip to Rumford Falls Maine is all in all a great trip.
