12 Best Places In Maine To Visit

Nestled on the northeastern fringes of the USA, Maine is one stunning state to visit. With its rugged coastline, bayside towns and beautiful national parks, there’s a little slice of Maine that will appeal to each and every visitor. Honestly, there are so many of the best places in Main to visit dotted all across the state. You just have to find it! 

And this is where the harder part comes in. It can be tough to whittle down a concise list of places in Maine to visit on a trip. Especially, if you want to explore as much as possible with your time in the state.

So, to help you see the most gorgeous spots in Maine, I’m sharing some gems that I know you won’t want to miss. This way, you can focus on all the delicious food (trust me, the lobster is great here) and actually visit the state. 

Have the most amazing time exploring Maine. It really is a beautiful state. 

1.) Acadia National Park

Perched on the Atlantic coastline southwest of the city of Bangor, Acadia National Park is one place you won’t want to miss in Maine. You see, it’s one of the best places in the Northeast of the United States to explore the untouched rugged coastline of the North Atlantic. 

In fact, Acadia National Park is a 46,000-acre park with other mountains, cliffs, beaches, ponds, forests, and inlets that make this a perfect place to ramble, hike and explore the great outdoors. 

We absolutely loved the Cadillac North Ridge Trail, where you’ll explore, you guessed it, Cadillac Mountain. A heads up: Make sure to pack waterproof shoes with you, as the trails can get wet at certain times of the year. It’ll take you around three hours to hike, and you’ll cover just over four miles. It’s a great route and perfect if you don’t want anything super intense. 

Also, don’t forget about the Wild Gardens of Acadia. It’s a great place to follow the trails and explore the stunning nature around the Jesup Path. It’s beautiful. 

Book this guided tour of Acadia National Park, which departs from nearby Bar Harbor, to make your trip easier. It’ll take you across to Sieur de Monts Spring, see Jordan Pond, and you’ll even have a lobster roll thrown in. It’s so good. 

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2.) Augusta 

Around a 70-minute drive from Bangor, Augusta is the capital city of Maine and a really lovely place to visit for a half-day trip whilst visiting Maine. 

Augusta is also one…