The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary If You Love Spending Time Outdoors In Maine
By Raymond Goldfield|Published May 24, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Maine is definitely one of the most beautiful states in the United States, with beautiful foliage in the fall and stunning snow-capped landscapes in the winter. Depending on where and when you visit, you might find a lush coastal landscape or a stunning isolated wilderness. However, the best region for outdoor adventures and activities in Maine is definitely the coastline. Exploring southern Maine, you’ll find unique botanical gardens, beautiful river cruises, and delicious dockside dining. In less than two hours of total driving time, you’ll also be able to pay a visit to one of Maine’s most unique natural wonders – one that will make you feel like you’ve been transported halfway across the world. It all ends with a good night’s rest on a beautiful farm retreat. It’s the perfect time to hit the road, take advantage of the great weather, and see the natural beauty of Maine on this spectacular two-day road trip.
From national parks and campgrounds to waterfalls, canyons, and more, there is so much to love about America’s natural splendor — and June, designated as Great Outdoors Month, is the perfect time to get outside.
You'll spend just under two hours on the road, but this outdoor road trip through Maine takes you to some of the most beautiful sights and attractions in coastal Maine, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beautiful sights along the way.
Explore The Coastal Maine Botanical Botanical Gardens
Located not far from the water in Boothbay, this botanical garden is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Maine.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA
You could spend all day getting lost in the lush plants, but there is so much more here than just natural attractions.
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The woods are filled with massive wooden sculptures of trolls, and other unique art installations, making this one of the most impressive spots in all of Maine for unique photo ops.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA
The cruise line offers some short sightseeing cruises, as well as longer dinner cruises and specialty offerings like wine-tasting cruises.
The Damariscotta River is one of the less-traveled rivers in Maine, giving you a great opportunity to take in the scenic beauty of Maine while sailing the water.
Damariscotta River Cruises, 40 Main St, Damariscotta, ME 04543, USA
A desert? In Maine? What's going on here? This mysterious spot is one of the most unique attractions in Maine - and it's less than an hour's drive from the coastline.
Consisting of 20 acres of rolling sand dunes, it was formed when a glacier made its way through the area and left behind sand and mineral deposits, which were exposed over time.
The desert makes for a unique natural destination to explore, and is full of eccentric art displays that give it the feel of a classic roadside attraction.
Desert of Maine, 95 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, USA
A casual seafood shack that has been serving locals and visitors for generations, it features a great view of the freshwater lake and a patio for warm weather.
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The food leans heavily on fried seafood, and you can taste the difference - this meal doesn't taste of breading and grease, it tastes of the sea.
Cyndi's Dockside Restaurant, 723 Maine St, Poland, ME 04274, USA
The best part of staying at a VRBO is that you find yourself a guest on some of the most unique locations imaginable - like this New Gloucester farmstead.
There's a charming studio apartment on the grounds that will be the perfect place to rest your head after this adventure.
Inside, you'll find a retro retreat that contains one bedroom and sleeps four. The VRBO is located on a 77-acre farm with horses on site, and it's less than 30 minutes away from downtown Freeport.
Are you excited to embark on this tour of some of the best outdoor adventures and activities in Maine? Let us know about some of your favorite outdoor excursions in the Pine Tree State in the comments section. There is a lot of summer ahead, so if you’re looking for more ways to celebrate Great Outdoors Month, take a look at Only In Your State’s list of the best Maine road trips.
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