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I N V I T E S Y O U
WHEN A ROAD TRIP IS
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CONTENTS Feature Articles 24 32
Alphabetical Contents Acadia National Park......
From the CEO Dear Reader, S
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Statewide INFORMATION Area code in Maine is (207
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE,
VISITOR Information CENTERS Calais* 39 Union
ADAWASKA BUREN ISLE FOR
New Hampshire GUILFORD State Parks
Your Gateway to More
Kennebunkport Rhumb Line Resort
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We all have our favorite heralds of spring. Long
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Whatever your taste, a trip to Maine is a recipe
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This fall, experience more magical moments in Mai
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Our mountain resorts offer some of the best skiin
Take the Train to Maine AMTRAK DOWNEASTER EXPANDS
We've Got You Covered
On the WATERFRONT By Pamela Wright
W e paddled the eastern shores
Maine is ranked first in the nation for business
CALL TODAY for more information ab
Treasure HUNTING By Pamela Wright Y “
All Suite Resort Hotel Village
Skip the Salad, Save Room for Pie MAINE'S CLASSIC
Ocean Point Inn Resort OCEAN POINT INN
Hitting the MAINE BEER TRAIL By Jeff Romano
Nearby Footbridge Beach Ogunquit Beach Perkins Co
Franco Heritage Thrives in MAINE COMMUNITIES By H
The Ideal Location between Ogunquit & Kenne
WORLD Acadian CONGRESS The World Acadian Cong
we are maine's best bargain store. our inventory
How Maine Shaped AMERICAN ART HISTORY By Steve J
distinguished by its clarity of atmosphere, sensu
View the stunning seascapes that the
Penobscot Narrows OBSERVATORY & FO
Bicycling in AROOSTOOK COUNTY By Cary Kish
spot a moose en route. On the “Katahdin Views” to
start here. 44 www.campmaine.com Main
24/7 gaming action State-of-the- art SlotS he
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Maine WEDDINGS By Melanie Brooks M
Your Day ...Your Way. MAINE. Photo by Shane’s We
Win a $100,000 wedding in Kennebunkport, Maine!
50 Maine Harness Racing is... Fun to the
GREAT BEDTIME READING Losing sleep over where
Maine in Winter SERIOUSLY FUN By Diane Bair & Pam
scape. You'll zero in on things you'd never notic
Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter... Spring
Greater Portland & CASCO BAY REGION 55 Greater P
115 95 Yarm•outh 302
Greater Portland & CASCO BAY REGION VisitPortland
it’s just that simple BLACK POINT INN black
ARTS + ADVENTURE ON MAINE'S CLASSIC COAST Open E
60 Greater Portland & Casco Bay GREATER PORTLAN
ARTS + ADVENTURE ON MAINE'S CLASSIC COAST
8WZ\TIVL 5IQVM Greater Portland & Casco Bay 0HU
ARTS + ADVENTURE ON MAINE'S CLASSIC COAST PARK ON
MAINE COAST Chocolate TRAIL M o st culinary trave
The Maine BEACHES REGION 65 The Maine Beaches
11 Limerick • 5 The Maine Beaches • 111
The Maine BEACHES REGION MaineBeachesAssociation.
68 Local Chambers of Commerce Contact these loc
The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce Affo
70 The Maine Beaches The Greater York Region Ch
The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce 1.5 m
72 The Maine Beaches The Greater York Region Ch
Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce Ogunquit . . . Beaut
The Maine Beaches Suite Ogunquit
Heated Indoor & Outdoor Pools Jacuzzis ~ Fitness
76 The Maine Beaches Ogunquit Chamber of Commer
Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce Ogunquit Chamber of
78 The Maine Beaches Ogunquit Chamber of Commer
Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce Experien
Write or call for a free Guide to Well
Wells Chamber of Commerce Any Time. Any Sty
82 The Maine Beaches Wells Chamber of Commerce
Kennebunk/Kennebunkport/Arundel Chamber of Commer
84 As close as you can get to Maine's be
Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce Leave the R
86 The Maine Beaches Old Orchard Beach Chamber
Aroostook COUNTY REGION 87 Aroostook County
88 Aroostook County “Don't Miss”
Aroostook COUNTY REGION VisitAroostook.com
90 Local Chambers of Commerce Contact these loc
Aroostook County 91
SCENIC BYWAYS And Heritage TRAILS See Map on
The Maine Highlands The Maine HIGHLANDS REGION B
Golden Road Moosehead Lake • Greenville Bang
The Maine HIGHLANDS REGION Bangor • Katahdin • Mo
Maine's CLIMATE Courtesy Maine Office of Tourism
themainehighlands.com Lakeside Luxury in the Kata
Moosehead 1-888-876-2778 M o o s e h e
Moosehead M o o s e h
The Maine Highlands section of this publication i
DownEast & ACADIA REGION 101 DownEast & Acadia
• Calais • Gra
DownEast & ACADIA REGION DownEastAcadia.com
To truly experience Maine,visit the DownEast & Ac
Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park A short drive..
106 DownEast & Acadia Mount Desert Island & Aca
Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park Atlant
DownEast & Acadia Cottages - Apartments
Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park e Co
EMERY'S COTTAGES ON THE SHORE Located on beautifu
S amuel Champlain explored t
112 Local Chambers of Commerce Contact these lo
East Penobscot Bay Visit our working vi
207-667-3311• 1-888-667-3311 • eagleslodge@panax.
Ellsworth & Trenton Centrally located for your
116 n, rship ark s, ols. rg DownEast & Acadia
Way DownEast & Roosevelt Campobello DownEast & A
FACTS ABOUT The Pine Tree STATE State Flag: T
Kennebec & MOOSE RIVER VALLEYS REGION 119 Kenneb
120 Kennebec & Moose River Valleys • Jackman
Kennebec & MOOSE RIVER VALLEYS REGION KennebecVal
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Mid–Coast REGION 123 Mid–Coast
Mid–Coast 15 7 1A 139 Searsport 220
Mid–Coast REGION MainesMidCoast.com
Mid–Coast Island HOPPING 126 M
Mid–Coast New Harbor, Maine 04554 At the
Maine’s Mid Coast explore, disc
Every seat has
BRUNSWICK ATTRACTIONS REGIONAL REAL ES
RETIREMENT LIVING Smithsonion Magazine recently
B & B S A T T R A C T I O N S SHOPPING
GREAT DINING B &B S Serving Lunch and Dinner in
PLAY GOLF! 207.633.6085 · www.BoothbayCo
New England’s Only All-Inclusive Sailing Res
Private, yet convenient, 45 acre Oceanfront Resor
perfectly MAINE Blue Heron Seaside Inn W a er
138 Mid–Coast
Mid–Coast 139
140 Mid–Coast
Mid–Coast 141
142 Mid–Coast
Mid–Coast 143
144 Mid–Coast
Maine's Lakes & MOUNTAINS REGION 145 Maine's Lak
16 • Rangeley 16 142 17 Farmington • Dixfield
Maine's Lakes & MOUNTAINS REGION MaineLakesandMou
Covered 148 Maine's Lakes & Mountains BRIDGES
Local Chambers of Commerce Contact these local
150 Sebago-Long Lake Region Please contact indiv
Maine's Lakes & Mountains Bethel Maine’s most b
800-MT-LAKES The Rangeley Lakes Maine's Four
Reservations@rangeleymaine.com YOUR
The #1 Course in the State of Maine honored 26 T
156 Lighthouses ................................
Lighthouses See Map on pgs. 10-11 for Regions. Li
Alna (MC) Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railw
Out of State Roosevelt Campobello International P
Canoeing & KAYAKING Allagash
Kennebunkport (MB) Nonantum Resort
Camden (MC) Penobscot Bay Cru
Golf COURSES See Map on pgs. 10-11 for Regions.
Public Reserved Lands Acreage
Approximate Opening and Closing Dates
Town Reg
Travel Services DIRECTORY Aroostook County ACCOM
Madawaska Greater Madawaska Chamber of Commerce 3
Colonial Inn 321 High St., Rt. 3 667-5548; 888-66
Sullivan Flanders Bay Cabins & Mountainview Campg
Princeton Hideaway on Pocomoonshine Lake 29 The H
172 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Portland Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine 142
174 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Senator Inn & Spa 284 Western Ave. 622-5804; 877-
Maine’s Lakes & Mountains 176 Activities, Attra
Bridgton Lakeside Pines Campground 54 Lakeside Pi
Oquossoc Mountain View Cottages Rt. 17; 864-3416
Knickerbocker Lake Cottages 5 McCobb Rd. 633-5354
180 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Inn at Brunswick Station 4 Noble St. 837-6565; 80
182 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery 347 Carroll R
184 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Stadig Campground 146 By Pass Rd.; 646-2298 www.s
186 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins - Appalachian Mou
188 Activities, Attractions & Travel Services Di
Hermon Hermon, Town of 333 Billings Rd. 947-8595;
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