A few years ago I started a quest to visit places in Maine that I had not been. I hope this blog will give you ideas on places to go and things to do while you're visiting and/or living in this beautiful state! I will continue to add new locations periodically. Have fun!
Schoodic Point (Acadia National Park)
Schoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park consists of the towns of Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Sullivan, Sorrrento and Franklin. This area is beautiful with its crashing surf, rocky coastline and panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean. Enjoy hiking the trails in Acadia, sea kayaking and sailing in Frenchman’s Bay, biking, bird watching, golf and cross country skiing.
Fort Williams is located in Cape Elizabeth and its home to the oldest lighthouse in Maine and the most photographed, Portland Head Light. Enjoy the playing fields, tennis courts, beach, or simply walking around the park. Special events like the Family Fun Day, the Labor Day Art Show, the People's Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race and performances by the Portland Symphony Orchestra happen yearly.
Cadillac Mountain (Acadia National Park)
At 1
530 ft, Cadillac Mountain rises above the town of Bar Harbor and it offers amazing views of the Porcupine Islands and Frenchman Bay. Explore the summit of this granite mountain along a .3-mile trail, which includes exhibits about natural and human history. Some of the trail is accessible to wheelchair users. To get to Cadillac Mountain you'll climb a winding, narrow, 3.5-mile road. The road is closed from December 1 through April 14 and whenever weather conditions require. A great spot to watch the sun set!
Monhegan Island
Monhegan is a small, rocky Island ten miles from the nearest mainland and about a square mile in area. It is accessible only by boat and there are no cars or paved roads on the Island. For more than 100 years, Monhegan has been a summer haven for artists and other visitors who appreciate its isolation, the beauty of its wilderness areas, its quiet relaxed atmosphere, and its unhurried pace. We took the Monhegan Boat Line from Port Clyde and stayed at the Island Inn and The Mohegan House. There are spectacular views from the walking trails and it is truly an amazing getaway!