An Amazing Place for Birding
The MidCoast’s rich biodiversity, featuring coastal shorelines, estuaries, forests, and wetlands, makes it a prime destination for birdwatching.
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.
Look What’s Cooking in the MidCoast
It’s Spring and Maine’s food scene is in full, delicious bloom. May is the best time of the year to visit the restaurants, cafes, and brewpubs throughout the MidCoast.
This April, Treat Yourself, Don’t Cheat Yourself!
With longer days and brighter skies, everything is opening up, and there’s no better place to celebrate spring than Maine’s MidCoast and Islands!
The Art Scene of MidCoast Maine
Today, three nationally-recognized art museums attract crowds year-round thanks to their inventive exhibitions, and you’ll find unique galleries in nearly every town.
Off the Beaten Path – Uncrowded Places
For anyone who wants a wonderful, late-summer escape without the crowds, MidCoast Maine offers some very special places well off the beaten path.
Instagram Worthy Spots in the MidCoast
MidCoast Maine is well-known for its many breathtaking, scenic views, of the ocean, mountains, historic villages, harbors and more! For amazingly sharable and likable photos, head out to one of these locations.
MidCoast Maine, The Birthplace of American Ship Building
Over four centuries ago, a Maine sailing vessel launched America’s love affair with shipbuilding. Today, from canoes to superyachts and lobster boats to advanced Naval ships, nearly every form of watercraft can be found here.
Front Street Shipyard in Belfast… You Can’t Miss It
When you travel to Belfast, it’s worth a special trip to see this world-renowned shipyard. Boat builder, service yard, and marina, Front Street Shipyard is the most capable boatyard in the Northeast.
Sweep, Stomp, Slide, and Skate. Winter Sports Are Back!
It’s January and the backwoods in the MidCoast are perfect now for winter sports. The colder outside, the better! Winter exercise offers health benefits, but the best rewards, of course, are the joy of gliding on snow, exploring the winter woods, or carving lazy eights on ice.