What must-see in Maine would you recommend to a new visitor to our state?

[MaineDem]

I know it's hard to name just one. But if someone asked you what one area/site they should definitely see what would you tell them?

Right now, I'd have to say Acadia especially Schoodic Point. Tomorrow I might say Katahdin.

Maybe we can get some interest going in this Group.

[Scuba]

1. I'm not a Mainer, but have spent a lot of time in your State.

Acadia is an obvious winner. On the way there, one can stop at Camden Hills State Park where I took these shots...

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And it's a drive, but going up to Jackman is a treat. Anytime you drive up the mountain, then come to a lake, it's special. Streams headed for the sea have a waterfall or rapids about every 150 feet.

When you come over the mountains and can see the valley all the way to Quebec it's absolutely stunning (pictures just don't do justice).

Anyway, I loved my time in Maine, and would visit again in a heartbeat.

[MaineDem]

4. Great pics; thanks for sharing.

Come back again soon.

[MarianJack]

13. We always take our family there when they visit.

Come back soon!

PEACE!

[countingbluecars]

2. I am not a resident,

but I do visit your beautiful state quite often. Our favorite spot is Pemaquid Point. We used to just do little side trips there on our way to Acadia, but lately we have been staying at the old Hotel Pemaquid at least overnight so that my husband can photograph at different times of day. We love the crashing surf at high tide and the tidal pools at low tide.

[MaineDem]

5. Another great spot, for sure! n/t

[MarianJack]

14. Another great spot!

Come back soon!

PEACE!

[MADem]

3. As someone who spends a fair amount of time in ME every year, I like the Katahdin

region and Aroostook County. It's rural and that's what makes it nice!

[MaineDem]

6. Aroostook is special. I love it up there.

And I don't know if I like it better in the bleakness of winter or in the height of potato and canola blossoms in summer. Lovely place.

[MADem]

8. I agree--winter is great at Mars Hill, but the other seasons are wonderful, too.

I like the peace and quiet--and the clean, clean air!

[alpizzy]

7. Boothbay Harbor

I live in Michigan but my in-laws live in Maine. We like to book a bed & breakfast in Boothbay. It is incredibly charming. We enjoy whale watches, Puffin tours and lobster stew at the Lobster Dock. Oh, I wear my Moxie t-shirt too

[MaineDem]

10. I love Boothbay, too

East Boothbay and Ocean Point, too.

[MarianJack]

15. I think that Boothbay..

..is like a combilation of Bar Harbor and some of Old Orchard Beach. We love it there for a fun day trip from Augusta any time of year. Pier Pizza is DELICIOUS! YUMSKI!

PEACE!

[TlalocW]

9. The giant fiberglass clam in Bangs Beach

Just kidding. There isn't one... as far as I know.

TlalocW

[MaineDem]

11. For the life of me I couldn't remember that

LOL

[TheCowsCameHome]

12. Acadia, LL Bean's, and the the "fingers" of the mid-coast -

Georgetown, Bailey's Island, Harpswell, etc.

I admit the Bean/Freeport area is commercial venture, but it's a fun experience.

[MaineDem]

23. Freeport can be good on a quiet winter midweek day

Or midnight at Bean's.

[MarianJack]

16. Hello from Augusta!

We honeymooned in Old Orchard in 1998 and traveling around that week+ made us want to move here in 2002. I have a special place in my heart for Old Orchard.

Lake Saint George is my favorite place in the world. My wife and I want our ashes scattered there when we go.

We've lived in Maine for 10 years as of June and we wouldn't live anywhere else.

PEACE!

[Scuba]

18. Is Hattie's Chowder House still open on Water Street? Or the Augusta House of Pancakes on Western?

MMMMMMmmmmmmm.

[MarianJack]

19. AHOP is still there,...

...I'll look for Hattie's today. I've never sen it but I was also not looking for it (not a seafood person myself).

I'll get back to you tomorrow.

BTW, May I recommend Lisa's Restaurant on Bangor street or the China Din-ah in (wait for it) China!

PEACE!

[MarianJack]

20. My lovely wife just told me...

...that Hattie's is alive and well in Hallowell.

There's also an new diner (I forget the name) on Water st in Augusta that serves really good breakfasts and lunches.

PEACE!

[catnhatnh]

17. Well, I'm from just the other side of the border....

...and I've led friends and family members on motorcycle rides and photo safaris up the southern coast starting at the Nubble Light and up through Old Orchard Beach to the Cape Elizabeth (Portland Head) Light. Haven't found anyone yet not happy to be in these famous "calender picture" places...

[MaineDem]

24. Nubble Light at Christmas is just gorgeous

Outlined in lights. Beautiful!

[Gormy Cuss]

21. In addition to all of the above, I recommend the Calendar Islands off of Portland

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or some other populated island communities like the Fox Islands (Vinalhaven, North Haven.)

For hikers or leaf peepers I suggest a trip through Grafton Notch.

For hikers, there's also the Bigelow Range.

For people headed to Bean's I suggest a side trip to Wolfe's Neck state park.

[MaineDem]

25. I can't disagree with any of these. n/t

[jpak]

22. The Bold Coast way Down East - Camden Hills, Baxter, Lily Bay, and Cobscook Bay State Parks

Monhegan, Rangeley Lakes, the Allagash...

the list goes on

ayup

[MaineDem]

26. Lily Bay is a favorite of ours

We haven't hiked in to find the crashed B52 on the way there yet. It's something we want to do.

[spartan61]

27. I've been to most of the areas that were mentioned.

My second favorite place in Maine is Ogunquit and walking the Marginal Way to Perkins Cove for a lobster roll and chowder. But my very favorite place in Maine is our camp in the Belgrade Lakes (East Pond). Love listening to the loons at night. Since we retired, we live in Florida in the winter and Maine in the summer. We have the best of both worlds.

[high density]

28. Hike to the top of Mt Battie in Camden

Assuming one can make it there through Wiscasset.

[MaineDem]

31. Take the bypass

Oh right, there is no bypass.

[Po_d Mainiac]

29. Juniper Ridge n/t

[jpak]

30. LOL!

[RBInMaine]

32. Acadia, Katahdin, Sugarloaf :-)