Maine
Individuals looking for an exciting vacation destination need
look no farther than Maine. You can fulfill all of your vacation
needs here, from the fast-paced excitement of your favorite outdoor
activity, to the exceptional performances of our theatre companies
and symphony orchestras. Tour a living history museum in the morning
and dine in an elegant restaurant in the evening. Ski the slopes
of a world-class resort by day, and relax in an historic bed & breakfast
at night. Browse countless antique shops or search for a bargain
in our outlet stores. Stretch out on a white-sand beach or on the
deck of a windjammer.
Maine beaches come in many sizes and shapes. White sand ocean
beaches cover much of the southern Maine coast and dot the rest
of the 5,500 miles of Maine coastline.
However, saltwater beaches only present half of the beachgoing
opportunities in Maine. With 6,000 lakes and ponds, fresh water
beaches abound. Maine's municipalities and state parks boast a
variety of beaches where families can refresh themselves in crystal
clear lakes surrounded by lush green forests. Many of the state
parks provide additional amenities such as grills, picnic tables,
playgrounds, restrooms, snack bars, campsites and nature trails,
making them the perfect place to spend one or more days.
Throughout the state you'll find golf courses with sweeping mountain
vistas, spectacular ocean views and peaceful lakeside scenery.
In the fall, the lush green trees that lined the fairways in the
summer turn bright yellow, red and orange. You may find that you'll
spend as much time taking in the scenic vistas as you do concentrating
on your game. And the oceanside course at one of Maine's coastal
resorts is known as the Pebble Beach of the East. Over 120 golf
courses dot the Maine landscape.
Maine is full of surprises and little known historical facts.
It's a museum-lover's diamond mine and home to more surviving forts
than any other state. Many historic homes, among them Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow's and Lucy Farnsworth's, are preserved as museums. The
Maine State Museum, in Augusta, highlights the history of the state
and its people. Learn about Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.
The Maine Maritime Museum is the quintessential porthole into the
state's nautical heritage. You'll find history is fun when you
cruise Moosehead Lake on the historic "Katahdin," watch
a bi-plane soar at Owl's Head Transportation Museum, ride a trolley
at the Seashore Trolley Museum or step back in time at Norlands
Living History Center.
Your Maine Destination.
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