Maine Vacation Attractions

Unofficially titled “Vacationland” Maine is best visited during the crisp autumn months when fall foliage tours are popular and the landscape turns all kinds of magnificent hues of reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Fall Maine vacations are also great when coastal villages are serving up fresh seafood including the sweetest lobster in the world.

A vacation in Maine is not complete without spending a few hours in picture perfect Portland or driving through Maine’s popular regions for natural Lakes & Mountains. We also recommend taking a day or two to enjoy the old world fishing village of Kennebunkport, Maine.

Portland, ME – 4^th among the 10 Perfect Places to Live in America

Wharf Street, Portland Maine

The city of Portland Maine is built on a peninsula extending into the Casco Bay. While it is considered a modern urban center Portland still clings to its historical character.

Portland Maine maintains its “small town feel” through its collection of historic buildings, breathtaking setting and its traditional waterfront district. IThe remarkable architecture and cobblestone streets of the Old Port bring both Maine vacationers and residents back in time to the old Atlantic seaside fishing village.

While vacationing in Portland, Maine it will quickly become evident why this New England city is named one of the ten safest, most culturally fascinating cities in the US and furthermore why it’s among the 10 most perfect places to live in America. Each year over 3.6 million tourists visit the city to enjoy its lively ‘yesteryear’ charm.

Lakes & Mountains Region in Maine

Lakes and Mountains Region

Maine is spotted with hundreds of glacial lakes in an area known as the Lakes & Mountains Region. This region offers activities and Maine vacation attractions year round with a display of brilliant fall colors come autumn.

The Scenic Byway gives visitors some of the best views of New England’s fall foliage during peak season, when guided New England fall foliage tours are abundant. There are also six covered bridges in the area which were originally built in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s as a path for horse drawn carriages to cross rivers without being carried away downstream. Each of the six Maine covered bridges offers remarkable photo opportunities.

Kennebunkport Maine

Kennebunkport, Maine

Dubbed as the “Place to Be All Year”, Kennebunkport is a small seaside community located on the Southern tip of Maine, just 90 miles north of Boston. Like Portland, Kennebunkport also maintains Maine’s old world fishing village feel. Lobstermen still power the Atlantic waters and bring to shore some of the best tasting, sweetest lobster in the world. A number of seaside restaurants serve up fresh seafood delicacies for Maine vacationers to enjoy. A walk along Ocean Avenue past President Bush’s summer home is the perfect way to spend a couple hours in Kennbunkport.