We compiled this local travel guide to help Mainers explore our own state this summer, whether you join the crowds at a tourist hot spot or follow the road less traveled. Read a book set in Maine, and visit the small town that inspired the writer. Build your own road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails. Take up hiking, and find yourself on the summit of Katahdin. Whether you’re “from away” or looking for your next staycation, let us help you make the most of the season.

Where to go



Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine • Queer-friendly places to visit in Maine, other than Ogunquit

THINGS to do


What to eat

Interactive food trail

Build your own Maine food route

Choose a food type, add stops to your list, then open the route in Google Maps.



WAYS TO SAVE

How high prices could impact the tourist season • Cheaper ways to see Bar Harbor, one of the priciest U.S. travel spots

GET OUTDOORS

Travel like a Mainer

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