On The Way to Acadia, Explore the MidCoast
Traveling to Acadia from the south, you’ll pass through Maine’s MidCoast and Islands region. The area is arguably Maine at its best. This is where “the mountains meet the sea.”
Festive Lights and Cozy Nights in the MidCoast
With winter on the horizon, MidCoast villages and towns bustle with festive energy and holiday activities. Here are a few worth checking out!
Celebrate Fall Flavors in the MidCoast
The crisp air and bright fall foliage mean locally harvested seasonal foods will be front and center on menus throughout the MidCoast. Here are a few of our favorites.
Leaves, Lakes, and Lighthouses
The coastal mountains and hills of Maine’s MidCoast will begin to glow with color as fall foliage arrives — it’s one of the best times to visit and explore.
An Art Lovers Guide to Monhegan
Monhegan has captured the imagination of artists and travelers for centuries, and continues to delight both day-trippers and longer-term vacationers.
So Many Great Lobster Shacks. So Little Time!
For a truly memorable lobster experience, go where the locals go: to a lobster shack along the road or on the edge of a harbor.
Summer Sailing Festivals
There are few better sailing destinations in the world than the coast of Maine, where the love and adventure of being on the water is celebrated all summer long.
Nine Special Places for Discovering Wildlife
In the MidCoast you can discover a sense of awe and wonder watching wildlife in their natural habitat, taking time for a deeper connection with nature’s cycles.
Get Ready for Summer Festivals
There’s a MidCoast summer festival to celebrate nearly every taste in music, food, and simply having fun in the sun.
Writers of the MidCoast
You may not realize how many famous Maine writers have ties to the MidCoast, having either lived in or written about the region.