Maine is the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States, celebrated for its rugged Atlantic coastline studded with lighthouses, lobster shacks perched over sheltered coves, the dramatic granite peaks of Acadia National Park, and vast northern forests roamed by moose. From the vibrant restaurant scene of Portland to the tranquil islands of Penobscot Bay, Maine offers a compelling blend of outdoor adventure and coastal charm.
Historical sites
Places where Maine's past comes alive.
Fort Knox State Historic Site
Where: Prospect (Penobscot River)
Admission: Adult: $4.50 | Child: $1 ages 5–11; free under 5
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and Fishermen's Museum
Where: New Harbor (Bristol)
Admission: Adult: $4 grounds; Museum included | Child: Free under 12
Maine Maritime Museum
Where: Bath
Admission: Adult: $18 | Child: $10 ages 6–16; free under 6
Portland Head Light and Museum
Where: Cape Elizabeth
Admission: Adult: Museum $5 | Child: Museum $1 ages 6–18; grounds free
Victoria Mansion
Where: Portland
Admission: Adult: $20 | Child: $10 ages 6–17; free under 6
Penobscot Marine Museum
Where: Searsport
Admission: Adult: $14 | Child: $8 ages 7–15; free under 7
Burnham Tavern (oldest building in Maine)
Where: Machias
Admission: Adult: $5 | Child: $2 under 12
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Where: Portland
Admission: Adult: $12 | Child: $5 ages 5–17