Portland, ME
#1 in Best Places to Visit in Maine
Maine’s biggest city (by population) is the state’s cultural hub, offering plenty in the way of art, history and food. Start your vacation with a lobster roll before exploring popular attractions like the historic Old Port neighborhood, the Portland Museum of Art and the city’s ever-evolving brewery scene. If the weather’s right, do as the locals do and travel to the nearby islands of Casco Bay for tucked away beaches and evergreen woodlands. If you visit Portland in winter, try snowshoeing on the surrounding trails, purchase new gear at the flagship L.L.Bean store and admire the city’s famous lighthouse.
Bar Harbor
#2 in Best Places to Visit in Maine
Bar Harbor is small-town Maine at its finest. This adorable town, widely known as the gateway to Acadia National Park, offers a village-like atmosphere and a picturesque waterfront setting worth writing home about. While here, take things slow and stroll the scenic Shore Path to check out luxurious yachts and seaside parks. You can also meander down charming Main Street, where you’ll find a bevy of fresh seafood, specialty shops and small art galleries. To see Bar Harbor from a new perspective, opt for a trolley tour, a boat tour or a whale watching excursion.
