Famous for its lobster and history, Maine is every foodie’s, history buff’s, and nature lover’s dream location!

Funnily enough, though Maine is widely known for its lobster industry, with over 90% of the country’s lobster coming from Maine, the state is the largest producer of blueberries in the United States. Throughout the state, it’s not hard to find restaurants featuring local and fresh ingredients that make savoring each bite as easy as breathing air. 

But between stuffing your mouth with blueberries or lobster, check out what else Maine is known for—its rocky coastline, pristine forests, and lighthouses dot the shoreline. Offering plenty of recreational activities like hiking, whale watching, camping, fishing, and swimming, it’s not hard to bask in the great outdoors in Maine. 

Between eating your heart out, hiking up the summit of mountains, or learning about the impactful role Maine has played in the history of the United States, it’s not hard to find worthwhile activities to take up in Maine. And in this article, I will show you the best attractions and activities to consider when visiting Maine so you can get packing and on your way to the Pine Tree State, that’s covered in 89% of unspoiled forest, waiting to be explored! 

Full of outdoor recreational activities, history, fresh seafood, and quaint small towns, there are plenty of noteworthy and worthwhile things to do in Maine. Whether it be hiking at Acadia National Park, one of the top ten most visited parks in the U.S., or making a reservation to write at the iconic horror novelist Stephen King’s House, you’ll make memories you’ll cherish forever in the rugged, quaint, and scenic state of Maine! 

Go Hiking At Acadia National Park

Stretching across 47,000 acres, Acadia National Park is an Atlantic coast recreation area focused mainly on Mount Desert Island in Maine. 

The land is a national treasure with rocky beaches, glacier-scoured granite peaks like Cadillac Mountain, woodlands, and boisterous wildlife like whales, moose, seabirds, and bears. Nearby is a popular getaway bayside town, Bar Harbor, to stop by after exploring this significant step into the wilderness. 

As part of the top ten most visited parks in the United States, welcoming over three million visitors annually, Acadia National Park is full of popular attractions such as hiking, biking, walking, scenic drives, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or even traveling by horse-drawn carriage. 

Take your pick at this stunning step into the great outdoors! 

Spend A Day Or Two In Portland

A famous city in Maine, Portland is settled on the peninsula that reaches Casco Bay. Its waterfront location features working fishing wharves, converted warehouses, seafood restaurants, and eclectic shops. Nearby is a public park atop a bluff with mountain and river scenery and historic neighbors filled with Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion Museum. 

Ranked one of the top places to live in the United States, in Maine, the small-town charm combined with city living and refreshing coastal scenery make it a great place to live and an even better place to visit! 

Walk through the historic downtown district, collect pebbles on the beach shores, eat at award-winning restaurants, take in various art forms at the many different art galleries, or learn the history of the ornate museums and Victorian homes. 

Or get a taste of the famous foodie city on this guided Old Port culinary walking tour, taking you to Portland’s top local joints to meet culinary artisans, drink iconic Maine craft beer, and learn the culinary history of Port City. 

The options are endless in the great city of Portland, Maine!