Maine Scenic Drives: Follow Down Easter Coastal Journey

Anyone who’s spent time in Maine knows that one of the things that makes it special is the landscape. Whether you love the coast or the mountains, hopping in the car for some reflection means some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. If you’re looking for ways to take it all in, consider one of our absolute favorite Maine scenic drives!

The beautiful Bold Coast Scenic Byway offers 125 miles of some of Maine's most beautiful scenery. Plan to spend at least three hours enjoying this drive, and be ready to stop at some of our favorite attractions along the way. You can even take the journey slow and break it up over two or three days if you would like, because there is so much to do you might want to give yourself a little more time.

Try to start bright and early in the town of Millbridge, where you'll want to make sure the car is packed with Maine's favorite treat, the whoopie pie! When we say packed, we mean load that baby up with our favorite state treat!

Stop by the Milbridge House Restaurant to get some of the best. You can even order ahead of time so you can spend the most amount of time on the road.

It’s a thing of beauty even without looking at the landscape!

Now that you've got enough sustenance for the journey, continue north on US 1 along the Narraguagus River. The Bold Coast Scenic Byway is beautiful right from the start, as this portion will prove. Who doesn't love reflective water that mirrors the stunning landscape around it?

Depending on the time of year you may start passing the telltale red fields of blueberry fields. This incredible field of red is what happens in the autumn to blueberry fields, and the results are fascinating and beautiful.

That means you're in Cherryfield, which is next on the journey along the Bold Coast Scenic Byway. This is a beautiful town and worth making the visit in the fall to see those classic Maine blueberry views. While you won't hug the coast for this part of the drive, the inland views are quintessentially Maine and include lots of historic homes.

If you're looking for a bit more of a journey, this is where you can detour along the 85-mile off-road Sunrise Trail.

If you love the quirky side of the state, you'll love that the Bold Coast Scenic Byway runs straight through Columbia Falls, which means a visit to Wild Blueberry Land!

Next, we turn back to the coast when Route 187 heads towards Jonesport. Make sure to get out of the car if you can to check out beaches like this one no matter the season.

This small fishing village offers some of the best small-town Maine vibes. We all know by traveling up and down the coast that these little towns are the idyllic backbone of our state.

From here, you'll wind your way back to Route 1 and towards Roque Bluffs State along Englishman Bay. This 270-acre beauty is one of the best places to take in the landscape on your journey.

Next, you'll drive through Machias, the site of the Revolutionary War's first battle. Don't forget to stop and see the waterfall in the center of the town.

Between Cutler and Lubec you'll find the Cutler Coast Preserve where, if you have the time, you can enjoy miles of hiking trails and sweeping views.

Next, it's onto Eastport by following Route 189. Along the way be sure to take in the views of Cobscook Bay. You can take a detour to check out one of Maine's natural wonders Reversing Falls, where the water appears to flow backwards.

And finally, after one of the most beautiful drives you'll ever take in New England you'll come to Eastport. This charming town offers lots to see and do, so be sure to stick around a little bit. And then, when you've soaked it all up simply turn around and head back the same way you came to catch anything you might have missed along the way.

Before you head out, be sure to pack all the essentials you’ll need for this Maine road trip. What are some of your favorite Maine scenic drives? Let us know in the comments below!

Another one of our favorite ways to enjoy the scenery of the state is by hitting the road to take in some of the nature. This waterfall road trip in Maine will also take you to some spectacular places!

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