Top 5 Places to Visit in Maine

As spring comes closer, it is time to start planning your summer vacation. Maine offers many things to visitors, which is why it holds the nickname "Vacationland". Whether you prefer the great outdoors or shopping in the city, you'll find exactly what you're looking for in the top 10 places to visit in Maine.

Portland
Portland is Maine's largest city and offers a variety of shops to peruse while you are on vacation. There are also many quality restaurants and those who specialize in Maine lobster, such as DiMillo's Floating Restaurant. For entertainment, you'll find many bars and clubs that will provide local entertainment, as well as many adventures for children, including the Children's Museum.

Old Orchard Beach
If you like the beach and entertainment, you will find Old Orchard Beach to be a perfect place for your summer vacation. Offering a low surf beach, entertainment, arcade games, amusement rides, fried dough, and cotton candy, it offers something for everyone.

Moosehead Lake Region
Lovers of the outdoors will never want to leave the Moosehead Lake Region. You'll find many great places to stay and be able to take advantage of canoeing and kayaking opportunities, as well as hiking the trails on Mount Katahdin. Just don't forget to stop in at the Black Frog for some spectacular and strange menu options.

Freeport
Home to L.L. Bean, Freeport is one of the best shopping districts in the state. You'll find upscale outlets to meet your every need and many quaint boutiques offering items not offered elsewhere. Freeport offers many choice accommodations and plenty of great dining experiences to those visiting the area.

Bar Harbor
Home to Acadia National Park, this area offers a vast array of activities for the visitor. From hiking and cruises to dining and galleries, visitors of all kinds will enjoy the rocky coastline of Maine. Your shopping experience will include many products made in Maine, as well as gifts for those you left back home.

These are just a few of the places you can visit during your stay in Maine. With a large amount of coastline to explore, as well as rugged mountain terrain, you'll never find yourself bored when in Maine. Once you've spent time at one of the many Maine county fairs or festivals, you will find you will want to spend every summer vacation in the midst of beauty and hometown charm that only Maine can provide.