Exploring Maine Blog
6 Best Maine Boat Tours
With over 3,500 miles of coastline to explore, who wouldn't want to take off on a Maine boat tour? These Maine boat tours take you all over Maine. If you wish to watch the sunset in Camden or peruse Casco Bay on a sea kayak, there's plenty to do on these boat tours. So take [...]
Maine’s Top 18 Resorts
With its rocky coastlines, rugged mountains, myriad lakes, expansive forests, and just the right number of tourist hotspots and attractions, Maine draws millions of visitors every year. True to its “Vacationland” moniker, the Pine Tree State has plenty of accommodations on offer for the intrepid traveler, including a veritable bounty of family-style resorts—and most are [...]
Top 12 Things to Do in Freeport
Freeport, Maine is known for being an outlet shopper’s dream come true—hence, the first item on this list. But if retail therapy isn’t how you like to spend your hard-earned time off, fear not. Freeport offers far more things to do than shopping; it’s just a matter of knowing what to look for. While not [...]
Top 12 Things to Do in Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport, Maine, USA When considering things to do in Kennebunkport, Maine, many folks would be hard put to come up with anything other than the Bush compound at Walker’s Point or Dock Square, the town’s iconic hub of shops, eateries, and galleries (all of which appear on this list, mind you). But there [...]
Top 12 Things to Do in Ogunquit
If you’re a fan of relaxing and enjoying the coastal scenery when partaking of a seaside vacation, then Ogunquit is the place for you. Meaning “beautiful place by the sea” in Abenaki, Ogunquit is certainly that. But if you also like to take part in activities you otherwise don’t have time for when back [...]
What Is Maine Known for?
Maine is the largest New England state, being bordered by New Hampshire, Canada and the Atlantic Ocean. Its motto is "Dirigo," a Latin word meaning ‘I guide’ or ‘I lead.’ The state flag depicts Maine’s agricultural, fishing, and outdoor history. Over the years, Maine has become known as a retreat for those seeking an escape [...]
