Maine Travel
Maine is known for its beautiful coastline and delicious seafood. Visitors traveling to Maine can enjoy a variety of unique attractions, historic places to stay and tempting eats. Read on to prepare for your next trip with this Maine Travel Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsThings to Do in Maine
There are plenty of things to do in Maine, such as visiting historic lighthouses, eating Maine lobster, or simply enjoying many of the outdoor attractions available in Maine.
Insights for Things to Do in Maine
- Maine has eight tourism regions: Aroostook County, Downeast & Acadia, Greater Portland & Casco Bay, Kennebec & Moose River Valleys, the Lakes & Mountains of Western Maine, the Mid-Coast, the Maine Beaches, and the Maine Highlands. Getting familiar with them can help you plan your trip.
- If all you want is delicious Maine lobster covered in butter, try this handy (though a bit outdated) guide to “The 10 Best Lobster Shacks in Maine.”
Top Sites for Things to Do in Maine
The Maine Office of Tourism
offers lots of ideas on what to do in Maine. Lighthouses, fishing, outdoor activities and great Maine eats can all be found here.
The New York Times
travel guide to Maine shows you what to do in Maine and when to go. Get first-hand accounts of outdoor activities in Maine such as hiking, biking, canoeing and skiing.
ExploringMaine.com
lists upcoming events around Maine and provides ideas for things to do while you’re in Maine.
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
has a search feature that lets you look for outdoor activities by area and activity. If you want to camp, fish, hunt, hike, picnic or do anything else outside in Maine, this is the place to go.
Maine Hotels
One of the great things about traveling to a state with a rich history such as Maine is that there are plenty of unique places to stay. Explore these sites to find Maine hotels and other accommodation options.
Insights for Maine Hotels
- User-review sites like TripAdvisor can help you find Maine hotels with advice from other travelers.
- For traditional hotel search engines, try our findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide.
Top Sites for Maine Hotels
Maine Office of Tourism
has a “Where to Stay” section that serves as a gateway to all types of accommodation in Maine: camping, bed and breakfasts, hotels, cottages, resorts and more.
Maine Innkeepers Association
helps you find member-owned accommodation in Maine. Search by city, property type, amenities or nearby attractions.
BedandBreakfast.com
makes it easy to find a bed and breakfast in Maine. Search by city (listed below the map) or by region (labeled on the clickable map).
The Maine Campground Owner’s Association
helps you find a campground in Maine by location, amenities, nearby attractions or by RV size limits.
Maine Transportation
Getting around any unfamiliar state can be a challenge, but Maine transportation advice is easy to find if you use the resources below to plan your trip.
Insights for Maine Transportation
- Traveling to Maine by car? Try the findingDulcinea Road Trips Web Guide to help you plan your route and find entertainment and food along the way.
- Traveling by plane? The findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide can help you get a good deal on flights to Maine.
Top Sites for Maine Transportation
Maine Department of Transportation
provides road condition alerts and safety information. Try the “Travel Center” links on the right to find maps of Maine, learn about transportation options in Maine and see lists of scenic byways and historic bridges.
National Weather Service
provides weather advisories and updates; enter the zip code of your destination in Maine to see local weather updates. The site also posts weather advisories for Maine.
VisitNewEngland.com
lists the airports in Maine and includes the distance of the airports to nearby towns.
Greyhound
provides bus service to many cities in Maine. Check the site for bus schedules and ticket information.
Amtrak
has train service within Maine and to other parts of New England and the U.S. Visit the site for schedule information and ticket prices.
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