Maine Itinerary: USA’s Most Northeastern State
Maine Itinerary
Start / End
Boston, Massachusetts
States Covered
National Parks
Acadia
Total Distance
1,800
Suggested Days
At least 14
Suggested Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Overview
Do you like amazing food, amazing scenery and a chance to visit one of the most expansive wilderness areas on the East Coast? Then buckle up, because this Maine itinerary will have everything you are looking for. In this itinerary you will fly into Boston’s Logan International Airport before heading up north to the coastal areas of Maine, with a stop at the only National Park in New England, Acadia. Once you get to the very tip of eastern Maine, you will head West and into the vast forested interior and the mountains of the Northern Appalachians. But is this overview leads you to believe that Maine is a tactless wilderness, you would be wrong. The cities and communities that we are sending you to have a vibrant and progressive feel to them, with world-class shopping and dining, and an eclectic locale that will be the highlight o this amazing trip.
Preparation
We recommend approximately 14 days for this trip in order to experience each town and activity without feeling too rushed. You have a lot of miles to cover, so we suggest spending at minimum a day at each stop. This itinerary is full of suggestions of some of the best places to fully experience the area, with overnight stops in the towns along the way. Plan your trip accordingly so that you experience the places that spark your interest the most. These areas can be crowded in the summertime, and for good reason. There are multiple events and the weather is beautiful. Wintertime is still beautiful in these places, however, many roads are closed and you cannot drive into some of the higher elevations. In the northern parts of the state, winter is characterized by cold temperatures and lots of snow. Summertime temps in these places are characterized by warm days with lots of humidity, so take that into account as you decide your travel dates. The majority of this trip will be relatively short drives between stops, but this is to allow you the most time at all the amazing places that you have traveled so far to see. Though this itinerary is a day to day guide, it is only a guide and you should feel free to adapt it however you want, taking as much time as you need to fully experience this wonderful part of the world.
Itinerary
LAND IN BOSTON, DRIVE TO YORK
1 HOURS/60 MILES
This is a shorter day for a good reason. We suggest arriving early into Boston and renting your car from the airport and setting out north toward your first stop, York. Situated beside the Atlantic Ocean on the Gulf of Maine, York is a well-known summer resort town. It is the perfect town to get prepared and excited to start your road trip. The first thing we would recommend doing when you get into town, is to head to the Dockside. Its a quintessential Maine Bed and Breakfast and will give you the perfect introduction to this amazing place.
THE ORIGINAL PORTLAND
50 MINUTES/46 MILES
Welcome to Portland, the East Coast Portland that is. Set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay, Portland has a distinct New England feel to it, which it what gives it is charms, while being at once modern and pretty darn hip. The Old Port waterfront features working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Western Promenade is a public park atop a bluff, offering river and mountain views. Its surrounding district, the West End, is full of Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum.