Before planning your trip to Maine, visit our dedicated Maine travel guide for a list of lodgings, events and things to do for your next Maine getaway.
The Penthouse Suite at Harbour Towne Inn offers a private, light-filled retreat perfect for families or couples traveling together. Two separate bedrooms—one with a plush king bed and full closet, the other a cozy queen—share a newly renovated bath adorned with shimmering sea glass tile and a shower/tub combination. An inviting sitting room with a large flat-screen TV and sunny bay window overlooks the front of the Inn, while the generous kitchen and living area provide space to truly settle in. Step outside onto your spectacular private deck to take in sweeping harbor views and the ever-changing tides rolling toward the Atlantic.
Boutique charm, modern amenities the perfect combination for a stylish stay in Rockland
Modern amenities and style, combined with charming decor touches, are what make the 250 Main Hotel one of mid-coast Maine’s most desirable boutique hotels. Its 26 rooms, most with harbor views, feature sleek, industrial decor with vintage elements. Add in flat-screen TVs, high-speed wifi and bathrooms with heated floors and European rain showers, and you have the makings of a perfect vacation or weekend/weekday getaway. From this comfortable home base, you can explore Rockland, ME’s growing food and drink scene, art galleries and museums and fun shops. Or, arrange for a sailing excursion, boat tour or kayaking adventure. Check the website for a regular rotation of specials and packages, from “Room with a Brew” to the “Lobster Crush.”
Bikes and beaches, a heated pool and great restaurant: Inn is a must for vacationing families
If you’re in the mood for a family vacation that includes lots of activities but also does not skimp on relaxation, look no further: The Black Point Inn is the place for you. Surrounded by water on three sides on beautiful Prouts Neck, the inn offers miles of sandy beaches, bikes and kayaks to use for adventures, a geothermically heated outdoor pool, an all-weather sun porch with games and books and (here’s where the relaxing part comes in), a porch in its casual-dining The Chart Room restaurant where you can watch the sun set with a signature cocktail in your hand. The inn’s 25 rooms are soothing and spacious, some with private decks and most with amazing water views. It’s a 15-minute drive to the shops and attractions in lively Portland, ME.
An exceptional experience for each guest: That’s the goal of boutique harborside inn
At the exquisite Grand Harbor Inn, perched at the edge of picture-worthy Camden Harbor, ME, the goal of an attentive staff is to create an exceptional experience for every guest. That means showing you to your lovely room or suite with fireplace, private balcony and whirlpool tub, bringing breakfast to your door every morning, recommending the best places to dine, shop, bike, hike, ski or kayak. It means arranging for day passes to the local Y, with an indoor pool and rock-climbing wall, or for in-room massages or other spa services. For dog owners, it means recommending fun local activities for canines and humans. With a 24-hour front desk and concierge service, inn guests know their stay on the Maine coast will be one to remember.
Cottages provide relaxing, private retreat to plan your fun days at lake resort
Fieldstone fireplaces; a private deck, balcony or porch; high-speed wireless; and lake views: Those are just some of the amenities that make cottages at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake the ultimate retreat for vacationers. From studio cottages with elevated lake-view porches to large cottages with four-plus bedrooms, private gardens — one even has a private beach — there is a relaxing accommodation for everyone. From your home away from home, you can plan your days’ activities, from kids’ camps and water sports to tennis, basketball, pickle ball and disc golf. The Full American Plan provides three delicious meals a day, including bountiful breakfasts, picnic lunches, cookouts on Millstone Island and sit-down dinners in the Main Lodge. (And, yes, there is always lobster!)
Condominium resort a great headquarters for your affordable Maine vacation
Your affordable Maine vacation is waiting for you at Village by the Sea, the inviting year-round condominium hotel resort near famous Wells Beach. Perched next to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the 11-acre resort provides guests all the comforts of home as well as above-and-beyond amenities. One- and two-bedroom suites are individually owned and come with fully stocked kitchens, two baths, and living room. Two-bedroom units have washers and dryers and dining rooms and private balconies. The resort has indoor and outdoor heated pools, a hot tub, basketball court, firepit with patio, fitness center and game room and is near hiking and biking trails. Beaches, museums, golf courses, fishing and amusement parks are nearby.
Directly on the beach, this popular Old Orchard Beach motel also offers pool, hot tub
You’d like to be right on Old Orchard Beach, ME, but you’d rather not pay a fortune? Sea Cliff House has a solution. Stay in one of the popular, and affordable, beachfront hotel’s rooms, suites or efficiencies, several with oceanfront views and some with full kitchens. You’re directly on the beach and just a 10-minute walk along the sand or West Grand Avenue to the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, with its amusements, dining and live entertainment. Relax in or alongside the hotel’s pool or hot tub, overlooking the dunes and the ocean. The beachfront pool area has umbrella tables, lounge chairs and barbecue grills. Check the Cliff House website for off-season special from October to May and for luxury suite specials for two or three nights.
Hotel prides itself on years of experience making its guests feel welcome, comfortable
Welcoming and elegant, with a record of unsurpassed service and comfort, the Lord Camden Inn has been making guests feel special for almost four decades. Its 36 guest rooms and suites, each a memorable architectural arrangement of light and space, feature a variety of amenities, from fireplaces to balconies and porches with river, harbor or bay views. Extra services include private in-room massage and selected spa treatments and an in-room wine and champagne menu. A full breakfast buffet, with fresh-made quiche or eggs, pastries and fruit, is included with each stay, and a fitness room features the latest cardio equipment (along with views of Camden, ME’s River District). Walk to fine shops, restaurants and waterfront activities, from kayaking tours to schooner cruises.
Comfortable cabins, cottages offer privacy without sacrificing amenities, activities
Comfortable and convenient, the cabins and cottages at Point Sebago Resort are a wonderful way to experience the joys of camping without having to actually camp! These charming accommodations, which can sleep up to six people, are either on or near the resort’s mile-long sandy beach or have views of the marina area of the cove. They have fully equipped kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and baths. Some have front porches, private fire pits, private dock and beach areas. Some cottages have large loft areas or upper decks with beautiful views. You’ll have access to all the 775-acre resort’s activities and amenities, from the waterpark obstacle course and championship golf course to the restaurant, themed-weekend activities and planned programs for the kids.
Inn’s popular restaurant serves up casual cuisine, with the ocean as a backdrop
Eggs Benedict in the morning and lobster scampi in the evening? Yes, you can do that at Shade, the re-envisioned on-site restaurant at the Higgins Beach Inn. You’ll soon see why the restaurant is a favorite not only with inn guests but with locals in the Scarborough, ME area. The atmosphere on the three-season porch is refined yet casual as you relax in the cool breezes off the ocean. Dinner might mean starting off with Atlantic fish chowder or a salad or perhaps Maine crab and corn fritters. Then, try the lobster roll or a grilled flank steak or a great burger. Order wine by the glass or bottle, one of several local brews or a specialty cocktail.
Feast on Maine lobster and don't miss the creme brulee
For distinctive dining on Maine's coast, head to Jonathan's Ogunquit. You'll enjoy casual fine dining in a contemporary lounge atmosphere with exquisite gardens and a 600-gallon aquarium. We offer a menu that will suit all, with both innovative dishes and deep-rooted local favorites. We use sustainable, local products whenever reasonably permitted. We're open for lunch Wednesday thru Sunday and for dinner every day. Do you crave something harvested from the sea? Try our boiled lobster, seafood-stuffed haddock, or seafood chowder with lobster, shrimp, and fresh scallops. Among our other entrees: chicken piccata, Jaerger schnitzel, wild mushroom pappardelle, and Black Angus hand-cut steak. Don’t miss our award-winning chocolate mousse or our legendary creme brulee.
One-of-a-kind dining experiences at boutique hotel’s rooftop restaurant, lobby bar
Refined ambiance, culinary excellence and attentive service are the hallmarks of the dining experience at the Rockport Harbor Hotel, destined to be an instant classic in Rockport, ME’s historic waterfront village. Perched atop the hotel, the new Atrium Restaurant, scheduled for a spring opening, features breathtaking harbor and bay views seen through massive sliding glass doors, with the added attraction of a retractable skylight. Menu highlights include freshly caught seafood and artisanal creations based on locally sourced ingredients. The boutique hotel also offers guests and locals the charming Oak Room lobby bar and restaurant, where lively conversation occurs over creative cocktails and a menu designed to satisfy everyone’s palate. You won’t want to miss the brick-oven pizzas and, for heartier appetites, the selection of cooked-to-perfection burgers.
Lobster by a rocky coast; exploring Acadia or the Northern Highlands
A Maine vacation encompasses all of the outdoor beauty and cultural pleasures of New England. People all over the world are drawn to the rocky coast and stunning vistas of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The South Coast beach towns offer sun, sand, surf, family fun, and outlet shopping. Portland offers plenty of urban pleasures, art and great dining on the waterfront. Inland, the state is loved for its majestic, unspoiled lakes and mountains, outdoor sports, and distinctive towns. Discover the charm of Maine with a stay at any of the state’s beautiful overnight accommodations, such as those managed by the Migis Hotel Group or Lafayette Hotels, where coastal elegance, warm family hospitality, and unforgettable experiences await.
The "Down East" region, including the island town of Bar Harbor, ME, is home to the magnificent rocky shores, cliffs, and bluffs that characterize the beauty of coastal Maine. The region's jewel is Acadia National Park, where people hike the granite peaks and bicycle on Victoria carriage roads. The park is just the beginning of the Down East adventure - as you travel northeast along the coast towards Canada you'll find historic sites, museums, maritime activities and more great spots to explore nature, along with fine shopping and dining.
Portland, ME is a delight for vacationers who love urban fun. The Old Port neighborhood of Federal architecture and cobbled streets is packed with restaurants, stores, and galleries. On the southern side of the city, Cape Elizabeth is host to the Portland Head Light a beautiful, classic lighthouse, and Two Lights State Park offers great views of Casco Bay. 20 miles to the north, the city of Freeport, ME is home to the famous L.L. Bean outdoor store and many outlets.
It's easy to think of Maine's expansive northern reaches as a place full of tumbling rivers, majestic forests, and logging history – perfect for outdoorsmen and –women. In the central part of the state, known as the Highlands, you'll find major outdoor sporting and recreation areas, including Mount Katahdin, Moosehead Lake, and the pristine Baxter State Park. The Augusta-Kennebec area is partly named for the Kennebec River (a great place for whitewater rafting or fishing) which joins the Dead River at The Forks, ME, Along with Jackman, ME, the two towns are hubs of outdoor adventure and rustic lodgings. The northernmost area in Maine is known as Aroostook, which features thousands of bodies of water including the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. On the southern corners of the region are two small cities - Augusta, ME, the state's capitol, and Bangor, ME, both of which have good restaurants and nightlife, historic downtowns, and interesting museums.
The Mid Coast is an idyllic region of rocky inlets, lighthouses, fishing ports, lots of bridges and rugged islands, stretching from Brunswick, ME, at the north end of Casco Bay, to Ellsworth, ME which is just north of Mt. Desert Island. Along the way you'll find some of Maine's lovely & historic small towns. Boothbay Harbor, ME is a busy fishing village where visitors can watch the boats come and go from the balcony of a historic waterfront inn. Ferries depart from here to wild Monhegan Island. Rockland, ME offers art galleries, restaurants, and fun shops. Camden and Rockport, ME have thriving arts communities. Final tip: eat lobster!
The South Coast is Maine's summer dreamland - the area is constantly full of life thanks to its wonderful beaches, great spots for seafood, and lots of outlet shopping. Famous towns of the area include York, Wells, and Kennebunkport, ME. Visitors love to play on the beaches, explore lighthouses, shop at boutiques and outlets; and dine on lobster. Old Orchard Beach, ME is an old-fashioned beach with a boardwalk and amusement park. The outlets of Kittery, ME are a huge draw for bargain-hunters. Go explore the art galleries of lovely Ogunquit, ME.
This region, an extension of the White Mountains, is a place of great scenic beauty and outdoor sports in every season of the year, from cycling, hiking, golfing, and camping to leaf-peeping, skiing, and snowmobiling. Rangeley Lake State Park is famous for landlocked salmon and trout fishing. Another prime spot for outdoor people is Grafton Notch State Park.
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