Historic Seacoast Town With A Funky Vibe - Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine is known for its unique and vibrant atmosphere, often described as having a "funky" vibe by visitors and locals alike.
Maine’s Oldest Lighthouse - Portland Head
The historical landmark is located on the rocky coast of Cape Elizabeth with crashing waves in the background.
The First & Largest U.S. Mass Transit Museum - Seashore Trolly Museum
The Seashore Trolly Museum is a unique indoor / outdoor museum primarily showcasing the history and development electric railways.
Historic Kennebec Riverfront - Augusta, Maine
The Historic Downtown Augusta area is located on the Kennebec River in the heart of Maine’s Capitol. Water Street business district is filled with 19th century commercial architecture. and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Roadside Maine - Calais and Robbinston
Calais, Maine has three US-Canada crossings over the St. Croix River. It was the home of the first railroad in Maine, incorporated in 1832.
A Victorian Writer’s South Berwick Maine Retreat - Sarah Orne-Jewett House
The Sarah Oren-Jewett House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its association with the Victorian-age writer.
The Highest Mountain On The Atlantic Coast - Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. This mountain is known as the first place in the continental U.S. to see the sunrise.
Originally Called “Eden” - Bar Harbor, Maine
Once a retreat for wealthy families, today the eclectic small town hosts summer and fall visitors, some visiting nearby Arcadia National Park.
A Wealthy Ship Capatin’s 1807 Home - The Nickels-Sortwell House
The white Federal-style mansion on Main Street was a symbol of wealth for William Nickels. It then became a hotel for 40+ years, before being acquired by Alvin Sortwell who restored it as summer house for his family.
Dedicated Preservation in Wiscasset, Maine - Castle Tucker
The house was built in 1807 by Judge Silas Lee, when Wiscasset was one of the busiest ports east of Boston. Captain Tucker bought the property and it stayed in the family until being turned over to Historic New England and operated as a house museum.
A Historic Riverside Retreat - Hamilton House, South Berwick, Maine
Hamilton House was built by merchant Jonathan Hamilton, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1788. The Georgian-style house stands above the Salmon Falls River, and is surrounded by formal gardens and a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary.
“Beautiful Place By the Sea” - Ogunquit, Maine
Ogunquit is a classic Maine beachfront town. With miles of sandy beaches, numerous oceanfront dining and no shortage of gift shops in town and the Marginal Way.
It Was Good Enough For The Bush Family - Kennebunkport, Maine
Kennebunkport is a coastal town in southern Maine, settled in the 1600’s as a ship-building Mecca. Former sea captain homes are now guest houses and inns. Dock Square, the center of town in Kennebunkport, is known for its quaint shops and restaurants.
“The Garden By The Sea” - Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Thomas Rogers first settled the area in 1657 and dubbed it “The Garden by the Sea”. The town takes its name from Rogers’ family abandoned apple orchards. Old Orchard Beach first was promoted as a tourist designation in 1631. A steady flow of tourists started coming to Old Orchard Beach when railroad service from Portland and Boston was established in 1842.