7 Small Towns In Maine That Are Full Of Charm And Perfect For A Weekend Escape
By Michelle|Published June 11, 2021
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Maine is made up of special places, hidden in the woods or tucked along the coast. That’s what makes this place so unique. It’s easy to plan a weekend vacation in a go-to spot, but it’s even more fun to set aside some time to explore the other places. The ones on this list offer everything from culture to nature and everything in-between.
If you're a lover of maritime history, Castine is the place for you! Built in 1921 for Arctic exploration, Bowdoin Schooner calls this town home. In fact, this beauty is one of the most notable elements of the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. Head to the town for beautiful views, as well as some fun Maine history.
Home to Brooklin Boat Yard, this place feels like the quintessential Maine town. But it's also home to writers, poets and artists. Come to enjoy the scenery and you might just think about moving full-time.
This midcoast island can be accessed by a ferry ride from Rockland. The trip is beautiful, but arrival on the island is even better. A beautiful harbor, quaint downtown and nature preserve with trails are just a few of the things that make this place so great.
This little town has a main street filled with restaurants, bars and shops that will keep you busy all day. What was once a quiet little pass-through is now a destination all on its own. Spend the weekend enjoying all of this plus the outdoors with a stay at this adorable tiny house just down the road.
One of the most unique and artsy towns in Maine is also one of the most fun to visit! With great restaurants, fantastic cultural events like plays and music this is the perfect place to base yourself if you want to experience a vibrant community.
Sitting on the southernmost section of the St. George peninsula in the central part of the state, this quiet coastal town is absolutely fantastic. At one point it was a busy port, but today it's ideal for people who love peace and quiet and salty air.
This small town has over 2,500 year-round residents, which is a testament to just how great it is. There's a ton of fantastic nature to explore, but the art scene here is fun too.
If you’ve visited any of these places let us know your favorite part! Is there a special trail we should explore? Or a unique restaurant? If we’ve missed any place we need to see, let us know in the comments!
