Maine Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Maine with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover rugged coastal parks, historic lighthouses, charming harbor towns, museums, and natural beauty across the Pine Tree State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Maine, including rugged coastlines, national parks, lighthouses, and charming fishing villages. From Acadia National Park to rocky Atlantic shores, discover some of the best things to do in Maine.
Acadia National Park
From rocky Atlantic coastlines and pine forests to mountain trails and scenic lakes, Maine’s parks showcase the rugged beauty of New England. Our featured Maine park highlights one of the state’s most spectacular outdoor destinations.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Maine’s historic sites trace the story of maritime communities, colonial settlements, and rugged coastal life. Our featured Maine historic site highlights one location that reveals the Pine Tree State’s fascinating past.
Best National Parks in Maine
- Acadia National Park
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- Frances Perkins National Monument
- Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
- Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Top 5 Maine State Parks
- Baxter State Park
- Camden Hills State Park
- Rangeley Lake State Park
- Colburn House State Historic Site
- Fort McClary State Historic Site
Top 5 Maine Museums
- Portland Museum of Art
- Maine Maritime Museum in Bath
- Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland
- Maine State Museum in Augusta
- Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor
Know Before You Roam: Maine Quick Facts
- Largest City: Portland
- High Point (Rank): Katahdin 5,268 ft (22)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Pine Tree State”
- State Flower: White Pine Cone
- State Tree: White Pine
- State Animal: Moose
- State Bird: Black-capped Chickadee
- State Fish: Atlantic Salmon
Explore Maine on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore Maine using the Roam Your Home map.
Each marker connects to one of our articles about coastal parks, historic towns, museums, and scenic travel stops. Click a pin to discover the destination and begin planning your trip to Maine.