Travelers seeking relaxation or adventure discover a getaway to MidCoast Maine provides world-renowned coastlines, quaint downtown villages, and vibrant working waterfronts where your lobster dinner can be hauled straight from the Atlantic ocean.
With a maritime history dating back hundreds of years, postcard-ready villages tucked away along the coastline, and endless back roads to get off the beaten path, MidCoast Maine is a haven for independent explorers. From Brunswick in the south to Searsport in the north, this region of the Pine Tree State is worth a stop on your next weekend adventure.
Though it sits just 10 miles off the mainland, Monhegan Island—whose name comes from an Algonquian word that means “out-to-sea island”—feels light years away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. The island was once known as a prime fishing destination for the native Abenaki tribe, and today this 4.5-square-mile rocky retreat is home to…
They say the quickest route between two points is a straight line, but everyone knows that’s not always the best way to reach your destination. The drive from Portland, Maine to Acadia National Park is a little over three hours if you drive straight through on the highway—but you’ll cruise right past some of Maine’s best art, culture, and awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Maine’s picturesque lighthouses, rocky coastlines, uninhabited islands, charming small towns, and relaxed vibe have been attracting visitors for centuries. But it’s the state’s booming craft beer scene that has an entirely new group of visitors coming to the Pine Tree State. With so many breweries…
We can’t help but notice the amount of winter fat biking happening in our region this year! Because fat tires bikes are incredibly light and the tires are much wider than traditional bicycles or mountain bikes, fat tire bikes allow the rider to explore just about any terrain.
We had an amazing weekend camping with Alpine Women Collective and Maine’s MidCoast! Alpine Women Collective hosted their first Camp Weekend in Camden Hills State Park and Summit and I went along!
We started with a glass of wine at Enoteca Athena, a Greek and Italian inspired restaurant on Maine Street. This warm, cozy atmosphere was inviting and a great way to start the trip. Our next stop was to Frontier for an afternoon snack. The staff was so welcoming…
This past weekend the Alpine Women Collective hosted our first camping weekend! On Saturday we met in Portland and got on a bus to Camden. Transportation was provided by Northeast Charter & Tour Co. and made the trip so much easier. With a trailer full of camping gear…
Enjoy the magic of Maine’s MidCoast as winter sets in. For generations, this beautiful region has been a holiday destination for those hoping to catch the first snowfall in Maine and enjoy the quaint New England coast with family and friends.
Last week my friends Melissa, Rick and I took a trip up the beautiful coast of Maine to Boothbay Harbor to see the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s winter event, Gardens Aglow. On the way we stopped in Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor to see what Midcoast Maine had to offer.
