{"id":37588,"date":"2021-05-28T20:01:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T20:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=37588"},"modified":"2021-09-08T14:49:42","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T14:49:42","slug":"13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"13 things you can only do in Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>While every state in the union boasts some type of one-of-a-kind attraction, <a href=\"http:\/\/VisitMaine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine<\/a> seems to be full of them. Part of that is thanks to its eastern-most location in the continental U.S. (there\u2019s even a marker at West Quoddy Head to prove it). Its tucked-away coastal locale lends itself well to majestic windswept cliffs, sandy beaches and historic lighthouses, plus gorgeous mountain wilderness like no other. But nature aside, Maine locals do their best to ensure visitors have a one-of-a-kind experience, too, offering enchanting artisan studios, deliciously prepared seafood, especially warm welcomes at cozy historic inns, and more. For your next adventure, consider discovering all the unique things this spectacular New England state has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/lobsta-and-lighthouses-the-ultimate-coastal-maine-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong>&nbsp;From lobster to lighthouses, this is the ultimate coastal Maine road trip<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><br \/><strong>Take in America&#8217;s&nbsp;first sunrise of the day<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38145\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38145\" class=\"wp-image-38145 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">West Quoddy Head Lighthouse<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">The sun hits the U.S. here first! You&#8217;ll find it at the easternmost point in the U.S., ironically called <a href=\"https:\/\/westquoddy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Quoddy Head<\/a>, located in <\/span>Quoddy Head State Park. Here you&#8217;ll find an<span style=\"color: #666666;\"> iconic red and white striped lighthouse tower, the only \u201ccandy-striped lighthouse\u201d in the U.S. Built in 1858, the lighthouse stands as a proud reminder of its role as a beacon in the night for harboring a safe return. Learn more about the lighthouse at the Visitor Center. While you\u2019re in the park, hike the trails, go whale watching, or enjoy the magnificent views.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Experience a clambake on a&nbsp;private island<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38038\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38038\" class=\"wp-image-38038 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CabbageIsland1of1-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CabbageIsland1of1-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CabbageIsland1of1-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CabbageIsland1of1-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CabbageIsland1of1-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CabbageIsland1of1-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Cabbage Island Clambake<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>For those unfamiliar with this New England tradition, a clambake is an outdoor get-together that involves baking or steaming delicious clams and other seafood and sides between layers of seaweed over a pit. One popular iteration, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabbageislandclambake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cabbage Island Clambake<\/a>, takes place on a private island where you can easily conjure visions of a &#8220;real nice&#8221; clambake from the musical \u201cCarousel\u201d as you sit on the beach, enjoying a splendid sunset. Come with an empty stomach: This traditional Maine feast will wow you with fish chowder, lobsters, clams, and other fixins like corn on the cob, potatoes, eggs, and Maine&#8217;s finest blueberry dessert.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Explore&nbsp;a 375-mile water trail <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38216\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38216\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kayak-in-maine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kayak-in-maine.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kayak-in-maine-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kayak-in-maine-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kayak-in-maine-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Visit Maine<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Navigate hundreds of miles of waterways along the <a href=\"https:\/\/mita.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Island Trail<\/a> that extends the length of the entire Maine coast. Paddle, sail, cruise, or kayak while you discover more than 240 wild islands and mainland sites. Stop at your leisure during the day or camp overnight in this pristine wilderness. Retrace the paths of the early adventurers who saw the beauty and majesty of these quiet waters.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Stay overnight in a historic lighthouse<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38217\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38217\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sleep-in-a-lighthouse.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sleep-in-a-lighthouse.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sleep-in-a-lighthouse-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sleep-in-a-lighthouse-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sleep-in-a-lighthouse-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Visit Maine<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p><br \/>Become a lighthouse keeper for a night at the historic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.littleriverlight.org\/overnight-stays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little River Lighthouse<\/a> in Downeast Maine. Discover a true island getaway as you hike through the unspoiled trails and breathe in the fresh ocean breezes. Take the challenge and climb to the top of the lighthouse for expansive views as far as the eye can see. Be enchanted by the golden sunset. But wait until night when the real show begins, where you\u2019ll see the stars twinkling against the clear, dark skies.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Rake your own wild blueberries<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38034\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38034\" class=\"wp-image-38034 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/picking-bluberries.jpg\" alt=\"Maine blueberries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/picking-bluberries.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/picking-bluberries-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/picking-bluberries-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine wild blueberries<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Wherever you wander in Maine, you\u2019ll see the wild blueberry making an appearance\u2026in pies, muffins, juices, even soap. This tasty superfood is the state\u2019s official fruit, packed with high levels of antioxidants and bursting with sweet flavor. Buy them just-picked or go right to the source and rake your own at a family farm like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandersblueberries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alexander&#8217;s Wild Maine blueberries<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Come face to face with&nbsp;meteorites from Mars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38032\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38032\" class=\"wp-image-38032 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Feldspar-Exhibit-\u00a9MMGM-1-1-2048x1365-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Known throughout the state for its research in geological history, the <a href=\"http:\/\/mainemineralmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Mineral and Gem Museum<\/a> in Bethel will simply amaze you with its collection of renowned minerals and gems, plus the world&#8217;s largest collections of meteorites. Your kids will be fascinated by the extraterrestrial rocks, meteorites from Mars, the Moon and the asteroid belt that are out-of-this world, including the five largest pieces of Moon rock on Earth!&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Release the&nbsp;sailor in your soul on a windjammer cruise<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38219\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38219\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windjammer-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windjammer-cruise.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windjammer-cruise-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windjammer-cruise-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windjammer-cruise-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Visit Maine<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Ever wanted to hop aboard one of those striking windjammer tall ships? It&#8217;s not hard in Maine, where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/things-to-do\/appledore-ii-windjammer-classic-sunset-sail.a521359.activity-details?endDate=2021-06-03&amp;location=Camden%2C%20Maine%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;rid=55076&amp;startDate=2021-05-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a sunset cruise<\/a> to sail around for a few hours and take in the sights, or even book a multi-day all-inclusive adventure. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sailmainecoast.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Windjammer Association<\/a>, for example, offers various experiences along the rocky coast of Maine from the calm waters of Penobscot Bay. Take the helm for this seafaring adventure as you breathe in the gentle winds, watch lobstermen bring in the traps, spot&nbsp;whales, eagles and porpoises, and even join the crew to hoist the sails. Explore uninhabited islands, sleep under the stars and imagine the journeys crossed by the earliest seafarers. The oldest schooners in the 9-vessel fleet, the <em>Lewis R. French<\/em> and <em>Stephen Taber, <\/em>are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Hike the beginning\u2014or end\u2014of the Appalachian Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38046\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38046\" class=\"wp-image-38046 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim-1080x718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mount-kahidim.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Visit Maine<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, or the A.T., is considered one of America\u2019s last frontiers, covering 14 states and over 2,000 miles in the Eastern United States. Maine boasts 282 miles of challenging hiking with the highest peak on Mount Katahdin, located in Baxter State Park, where you can hike, camp or explore more than 200,000 acres of remote wilderness. Along the trail, you\u2019ll stand in awe of majestic summits, dramatic waterfalls, and rocky river crossings. Also called the \u201cHundred Mile Wilderness,\u201d this part of the trail is the wildest, yet hikers thrill to the sightings of moose and other wildlife in their natural habitats. For day hiking and backpacking in an alpine environment, head to Saddleback Mountain and The Horn near Oquossoc, also known for excellent skiing.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Tour the solar system in Aroostook County<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38056\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38056\" class=\"wp-image-38056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/solar-system.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/solar-system.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/solar-system-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/solar-system-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/solar-system-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Visitaroostook.com<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Take a road trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.umpi.edu\/nmms\/solar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostoock County<\/a> in Northern Maine and see the world\u2019s largest three-dimensional scale model of the solar system. Recently updated, the model now includes the sun, nine planets, seven moons, and three dwarf planets scattered within a 40-mile radius from Houlton to Topsfield. All of the planets except the original Pluto can be seen from the road. Pull-outs let your family explore these three-dimensional models in more detail. For further investigation, visit the nearby University at Presque Isle or the Northern Maine Museum of Science.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Fly a floatplane to a secluded fishing camp<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38143\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38143\" class=\"wp-image-38143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fishing.jpg\" alt=\"Maine backcountry\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fishing-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fishing-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fishing-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine backcountry<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Let one of Maine\u2019s expert guides take you on a journey you\u2019ll never forget in the remote North Maine Woods. Set among rugged hills, clear waters and quiet streams, <a href=\"http:\/\/chandlerlakecamps.com\/best-maine-vacation-places\/maine-fly-and-dine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chandler Lakes Camps and Lodge<\/a> is a sportsman\u2019s paradise teeming with Maine brook trout, landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass. Stay in a historic log cabin and enjoy wilderness fishing, nature photography and hiking along pristine trails. Keep your cameras ready while on the lookout for soaring eagles and other wildlife. Sporting camps have provided a unique Maine experience for over a hundred years.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Shop a charming downtown to find out&nbsp;why Mainers are so&nbsp;proud of their artisans<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38040\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38040\" class=\"wp-image-38040 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine-1080x710.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/rockland-maine.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockland, Photo courtesy of Visit Maine<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>Experience the best of local culture\u2014and find something uniquely Maine to take back home\u2014in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetmaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine\u2019s nationally recognized historic downtowns<\/a>. Discover local artisans, amazing chef-driven restaurants, boutique shopping, and classic architecture. Join the locals for annual festivals, live music, and farmers&#8217; markets. Walk though these streets and you\u2019ll feel the past blending with the future, all reflecting quintessential New England charm. Augusta, Bath, Brunswick and Rockland are just a few Maine destinations with beautiful downtown shopping districts.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Follow a trail to 80,000 works of amazing art&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38050\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38050\" class=\"wp-image-38050 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Teamster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Teamster.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Teamster-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Teamster-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Maine Art Museum Trail<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p><br \/>The <a href=\"http:\/\/maineartmuseums.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Art Museum Trail<\/a> takes you through nine world-class art museums around the state, covering more than 350 miles. Along the way, you&#8217;ll have the chance to admire more than 80,000 paintings, sculptures, and other works from a variety of media. Learn more about the local artists who&#8217;ve created beautiful works in their natural surroundings; just be sure to check the website for current museum openings.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Soak up some sun in&nbsp;the &#8220;Riviera of New England&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38284 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/March-Sunrise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/March-Sunrise.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/March-Sunrise-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/March-Sunrise-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/March-Sunrise-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmaine.net\/page\/118\/southern-maine-coast-beaches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southern Maine<\/a> is home to 90% of Maine&#8217;s sandy beaches, which is why Southern Maine is sometimes called the &#8220;Riviera of New England.&#8221; While there are plenty of great spots in the region to lay your towel, try Old Orchard Beach, Ogunquit Beach, York, and Kennebunk Beach for a fun day spent relaxing on long stretches of sand. Nearby, you\u2019ll also find laidback beachside communities offering up unforgettable seafood dining and historic inns.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Stay in a historic inn<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_38165\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38165\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Berry-Manor-Inn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Berry-Manor-Inn.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Berry-Manor-Inn-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Berry-Manor-Inn-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Berry Manor Inn<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>There&#8217;s certainly no shortage of charming historic inns in Maine (its oldest, The Seaside Inn in Kennebunk, has been in continuous operation since the 1600s). But if you&#8217;re looking for modern comforts with your historic stay, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Portland-Hotels-The-Francis.h18669303.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Francis Hotel &amp; Spa in Portland<\/a>. With 15 unique guest rooms and a small spa, the Francis combines Old World charm with contemporary amenities in a beautifully renovated historic mansion. Listed on the National Park Service\u2019s Registry of Historic Places and located in the Parkside neighborhood, the hotel was designed by and named for architect Francis Fassett who helped create a new Portland in the late 1800s. Enjoy views of Portland on the outdoor terrace in some of the suites.&nbsp;<br \/><br \/>If a bed and breakfast is more your style, Maine delivers on that front, too. Stay in one of Maine\u2019s most romantic B&amp;B inns, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Camden-Hotels-Berry-Manor-Inn.h24944168.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berry Manor Inn<\/a> in Rockland, known for its grand hospitality. Each of the 12 rooms is decorated in Victorian style with complimentary internet, TVs and DVD players, iPod docking stations, and more. Dine divine at breakfast with a multi-course feast and flexible scheduling.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Find out if you love or hate Moxie, Maine&#8217;s official soft drink<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Some love it. Some hate it. But there&#8217;s no doubt Moxie holds a special place in the beverage pantheon of Maine. Invented by Mainer Augustin Thompson in 1876 as a medicinal called &#8220;Moxie Nerve Food,&#8221; the carbonated beverage gets its bitter\u2014and hence, polarizing\u2014aftertaste from gentian root extract. Think you&#8217;ll be a fan or foe? You&#8217;ll have to try one to find out!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The only way you&#8217;ll get to enjoy these experience is to visit the Pine Tree State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":38145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2019,161,11],"tags":[290,537,1955,2009,234,2010],"class_list":["post-37588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bucket-list","category-family","category-featured-story","tag-bucket-list","tag-maine","tag-new-england","tag-penobscot-bay","tag-portland","tag-rockland"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>13 things you can only do in Maine - Inspire | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From America&#039;s first sunrise and an unforgettable windjammer cruise to mouthwatering lobster dinners and majestic mountain hikes, the Pine Tree State is. home to all kinds of &quot;only in Maine&quot; experiences.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"13 things you can only do in Maine - Inspire | Travelocity.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From America&#039;s first sunrise and an unforgettable windjammer cruise to mouthwatering lobster dinners and majestic mountain hikes, the Pine Tree State is. home to all kinds of &quot;only in Maine&quot; experiences.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Inspire | Travelocity.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-05-28T20:01:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-09-08T14:49:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mira Temkin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mira Temkin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/\",\"name\":\"13 things you can only do in Maine - Inspire | Travelocity.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-05-28T20:01:09+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-09-08T14:49:42+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#\/schema\/person\/ecd181b1870c0fd109182cf27b6389c8\"},\"description\":\"From America's first sunrise and an unforgettable windjammer cruise to mouthwatering lobster dinners and majestic mountain hikes, the Pine Tree State is. home to all kinds of \\\"only in Maine\\\" experiences.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":640},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"13 things you can only do in Maine\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/\",\"name\":\"Inspire | Travelocity.com\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#\/schema\/person\/ecd181b1870c0fd109182cf27b6389c8\",\"name\":\"Mira Temkin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccc07e5121eb0c320115cf53748cf0ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccc07e5121eb0c320115cf53748cf0ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Mira Temkin\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/author\/mtemkin\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"13 things you can only do in Maine - Inspire | Travelocity.com","description":"From America's first sunrise and an unforgettable windjammer cruise to mouthwatering lobster dinners and majestic mountain hikes, the Pine Tree State is. home to all kinds of \"only in Maine\" experiences.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"13 things you can only do in Maine - Inspire | Travelocity.com","og_description":"From America's first sunrise and an unforgettable windjammer cruise to mouthwatering lobster dinners and majestic mountain hikes, the Pine Tree State is. home to all kinds of \"only in Maine\" experiences.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/","og_site_name":"Inspire | Travelocity.com","article_published_time":"2021-05-28T20:01:09+00:00","article_modified_time":"2021-09-08T14:49:42+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":640,"url":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Mira Temkin","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Mira Temkin","Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/","url":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/","name":"13 things you can only do in Maine - Inspire | Travelocity.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg","datePublished":"2021-05-28T20:01:09+00:00","dateModified":"2021-09-08T14:49:42+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#\/schema\/person\/ecd181b1870c0fd109182cf27b6389c8"},"description":"From America's first sunrise and an unforgettable windjammer cruise to mouthwatering lobster dinners and majestic mountain hikes, the Pine Tree State is. home to all kinds of \"only in Maine\" experiences.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quoddy-Head-Lighthouse-1.jpg","width":1024,"height":640},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/13-things-you-can-only-do-in-maine\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"13 things you can only do in Maine"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/","name":"Inspire | Travelocity.com","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#\/schema\/person\/ecd181b1870c0fd109182cf27b6389c8","name":"Mira Temkin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccc07e5121eb0c320115cf53748cf0ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccc07e5121eb0c320115cf53748cf0ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Mira Temkin"},"url":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/author\/mtemkin\/"}]}},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37588"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38913,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37588\/revisions\/38913"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}