10 Epic Adventures Every Mainer Must Take Before They Die
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Michelle
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Maine will certainly keep you busy! From the outdoors to the indoors to the in-between-doors. Is that a thing? If you’re looking for some of our favorite things to do in Vacationland, we recommend you think outside the box. If you’ve got some free weekends coming up for the next few months, try out these epic adventures in Maine!
Baxter State Park encompasses 209,501 acres around Mount Katahdin. It's a magnificent spot for all kinds of outdoor recreation. There are tons of trails, lots of camping and, of course, Mt. Katahdin - the highest spot in the state. It sits at an elevation of 5,267 feet. Click here for more information on Maine's most adventurous park!
A restaurant as an epic adventure?! You bet! This wonderful place is like walking into a storybook! Click here for more information.
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Mt. Abram is located in Greenwood, Maine and features the best tubing trails in the state! And that's not just our opinion - Mt. Abram offers a solid 1,325 feet of tube riding. Click here for hours, directions and more information on how to turn a weekend into an epic adventure day!
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The Wonderland Trail is located in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island between Bass Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Wonderland Trail lives up to its name, with some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Maine. Enjoy strolling down the trail, surrounded by trees and wildlife. Click here for more information.
It's not too late for this Maine light show! The event uses 500,000 energy efficient LED lights to decorate the central gardens and buildings. Visitors are invited to walk through the garden, exploring the various ways that lights have been used to transform the space. Click here for more information.
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Maine Dogsledding Adventures is located in Millinocket and the owners, Angel & Don Hibbs, are absolute experts! In fact, over the past 30 years, they've traveled 60,000 miles by dogteam in the remote wilderness areas of Maine, Canada, and Alaska.
Back in Maine, they lead half-day, full-day, or 2-3 day dog sledding trips for people like us! Click here for more information.
You might be surprised that this incredible 125-mile drive actually includes some of the best views of inland Maine as well. The roughly 3-hour drive will take you from Millbridge, all the way up the coast to Eastport. While it's fairly straightforward, there are lots of beautiful spots along the way that make this drive so much more than the destination. Click here for more information.
The tourists are few, the shops are open and it's heavy on the beauty! Bar Harbor is one of those towns that offers the perfect warm and cozy feeling of New England every time it snows. A walk down the snowy main street includes lots of hidden gems including shops and restaurants perfect for a quick cup of hot chocolate. Or, something stronger! Click here for more Maine towns that offer adventure in the form of winter beauty!
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Did you ever imagine you could have an entire adventure in a museum? It's true at this whimsical Maine spot! This museum gets rave reviews, not only for the the many vintage comic books, animation cells and dolls from early Disney movies but also for the owner himself. John Fawcett has poured his heart and soul into amassing a collection of this magnitude and his expertise about each piece is remarkable. Don't miss this if you love anything vintage or anything toy-related! Visit them at: 3506 Route One (Atlantic Highway), Waldoboro / 207-832-7398
Click here for more silly things to do in Maine!
This hike that begins in Andover will lead you along the Appalachian Trail to Dunn Falls. The trail is fairly narrow and runs through the forest following a stream. You'll first come to Lower Dunn Falls and then make your way to Upper Dunn Falls.
Click here for trail directions and pictures of what you'll see!
Did you know that Maine has a Niagara Falls? Click here to find out how to explore it!
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