Maine

Vacationwise, the USA's easternmost state's about the great outdoors, especially the rugged coast's islands & postcard-perfect fishing villages. Highlights: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor. Also great urban perks in Augusta, Bangor, Lewiston, and Portland.

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Maine itineraries in 'From Food to Fashion, Birdwatching to Bourbon, Themed Itineraries in the USA Satisfy Many People's Interests'

"Camel Country" along the Maine Sculpture Trail. Photo by Alan Stubbs Maine has a driving tour that leads to 34 outdoor sculptures strung out along 273 miles of its coastline; the Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail, which includes canoe routes that the author followed during trips to that state in the mid-1800s; and a Freedom Trail in Portland which leads to sites associated with the Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery movement of the 19th century. Read more in Tripatini member Victor Block's…

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Western Maine's Rangeley Inn in 'Sleeping with History at 7 of the USA's most Historic Hotels'

Victor Block How would you like to spend a night or more at a hotel once frequented by Clark Gable, Ingrid Berman, Marilyn Monroe and a long list of other Tinseltown luminaries? Or snuggle down under the sheets at a former stagecoach stop along the famous Chisolm Trail which played host to George Custer, the cavalry commander in the Civil and American Indian Wars, and Jesse James, who needs no introduction? If luxury and elegance are your preference, how about the Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington,…

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Coastal Main Botanical Gardens in 'Spring Has Sprung & U.S. Gardens Await Discovery'

Spring is here, and summer's already around the corner! If you’re a flower gardener - and the National Gardening Association estimates that members of over a third of U.S. households are - you already may have begun to till soil and plant seeds. And those who like to travel as well as garden (as well as those who enjoy gardens more by watching than working), now is time to plan a trip to take in some of Mother Nature’s bountiful beauty. Gardens come in a variety of types, sizes and offerings.…

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Shoutout for York in '11 Unexpected Lovely Spots to See in Winter'

Winter is not necessarily the time to simply tuck in, stay home, and hibernate. it's a season which happens to be the perfect time to visit a number of stunningly beautiful places around the world which get even prettier when it's cold. Here's a list of eleven which (except maybe for one) probably have never occurred to you!read post

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Jordan Simon December 12, 2024 at 2:38pm

If you like to travel in winter (and more people do than you might suspect!) Maine has a lot to offer: https://www.mainetourism.com/plan/seasons/winter/

Winter in Maine - Maine Tourism Association
David Paul Appell December 23, 2023 at 9:14am

I still remember visiting Acadia many years ago, but in summertime, when most people go. But this T+L look at the park in winter sure shows a whole different side: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/winter-i...
John Kipper February 20, 2023 at 11:22pm

A good recent summing up of three great Maine itineraries from Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/getting-around-maine

How to get around in Maine

This big state may have limited transportation options, but you'll find scenic journeys if you know how to get around.
Darryl Musick April 15, 2013 at 6:24pm

Continuing on with our Atlantic destination theme at The World on Wheels, here's a little add-on for our Maine adventure, the beautiful, wheelchair accessible, hiking trails of the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge near Kennebunkport.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick April 12, 2013 at 5:47pm

Continuing our salute to Atlantic destinations at The World on Wheels as we count down to the next trip, here's Maine.

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Tripatini June 6, 2012 at 5:50pm

Now on our blog: Turning 'The Hunger Games' into 'No Hunger Games' at New England inns.
Tripatini May 22, 2012 at 8:51pm

Now on our blog, a shout-out to central Maine's lovely Belgrade Lakes!
Maine Coast Welcome Center January 26, 2012 at 3:26am

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Today's Maine news event is the $100,000 ice fishing tournament. http://sports.yahoo.com/ski/news?slug=ycn-10872001
Gayle Conran January 25, 2012 at 7:11pm

Greetings Maine Friends, I thought you'd enjoy knowing that this Friday The James Beard House in NYC will feature a "From Argentina to Maine" menu, by Exec Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich of Inn by the Sea's restaurant, Sea Glass. We're excited to share his renderings of sustainable Gulf of Maine seafood with this Manhattan foodie crowd. Read More....
Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro January 25, 2012 at 7:02pm

Hi - I'm a co-owner and GM of Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro in Lincolnville, Maine. I'm happy to be joining this group focused on Maine travel.

Jane