Drive the Acadia Park Loop Road, hike one of the many trails, enjoy an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride or explore the carriage roads by bicycle. At the top of Cadillac Mountain look out over the Atlantic Ocean as you stroll the paved mountaintop trail. With careful timing you can enjoy the thrill of Thunder Hole as the wind-driven tides sweep into the narrow granite channel and escape with a thunderous roar and a plume of water. Don’t miss popovers and tea at the Jordan Pond House. Finish the day with a stroll through Bar Harbor and dine on lobster or prime rib at one of the fabulous restaurants in town.

Sail Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean on one of the tall ships from the largest fleet of commercial sailing vessels in North America. Experience the thrill of wind in your sails as you race across the clear cold waters of the Atlantic. Over half of these beautiful schooners are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Go whale watching on one of the many naturalist-narrated cruises. With the abundance of marine life in the Gulf of Maine you might see Finback, Humpback and Minke whales as well as dolphins, porpoises, sharks, giant tuna and seals.

Mid-summer offers Puffin Sighting Cruises. These delightful “parrots of the sea” have been re-populated on Eastern Egg Rock by “Project Puffin”. Their’s is a real success story.

Search for treasures along Route 1, known as the “Antique Capital” of Maine. Eclectic gift shops, roadside flea markets and huge old barns stuffed with memorabilia are sure to delight both the avid collector and casual looker alike.

Drive the full length of the Blue Hill Peninsula – all the way to Stonington through blueberry country where the barrens are always a magnificent display of color. Quaint lobster towns offer a glimpse of Maine’s tradition of life on the sea. Dozens of galleries dot these roads and offer beautiful wares from numerous Maine artists. Don’t miss Castine – check out the Maine Maritime Academy and walk through town for a quick history lesson from markers that pepper its tranquil streets. Castine has been claimed by four countries since its 17th century founding as Fort Pentagoet. Make time for a drive through the Holbrook Sanctuary.

Discover the history and romance of the twenty-five lighthouses that dot the mid coast and islands of Penobscot Bay. From Owl’s Head to Mount Desert Island these nostalgic symbols of Maine’s maritime past have guided sailors and navigators safely through the dangerous waters of the Gulf of Maine. Today many of the lighthouses are being restored and are under the care of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of these legendary towers.

Explore Fort Knox – the second largest fort in the United States. Built on a commanding promontory overlooking the Penobscot River, this marvelous 19th century fort, with secret passageways, circular stone stairways, parapets and canons was never used in battle. A military tattoo and several civil war re-enactments enliven the fort even more during the summer months.

The magic of country fairs is still very alive in Maine. The 180-year old Skowhegan Fair is the oldest continuously running fair in America. The newest, the Common Ground Fair in Unity is sponsored by the Maine Organic Farmer’s and Gardener’s Association. Under the pen of E. B. White, the Blue Hill Fair was introduced as the quintessential classic agricultural fair. Maine’s fairs promise barnyard exhibits and competitions, food and Ferris wheels, demonstrations and crafts. Step back in time and enjoy a day at the midway in Maine.

The Penobscot Marine Museum will transport you back to 19th century life at the water’s edge. The museum complex is an authentic “townscape” made up of 12 historic buildings displaying maritime memorabilia, personal treasures from around the world and 19th century furnishings.

If you have time, the list below promises even more vacation fun:

  · Penobscot Bay All-Day Cruise aboard the yacht Chimera
  · Lobster for lunch at an area lobster pound
  · Sample wine at the Winterport Winery – take some home
  · Whitewater or sea kayaking and canoeing
  · Live summer theater by the Maskers in Belfast
  · Shop LL Bean and Cannon outlets
  · The Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
  · Sit on the rocks at Schoodic Point and Pemaquid Point
  · Boothbay Transportation Museum
  · Windsor Chair Company
  · Camden Snow Bowl and Mount Battie
  · Lunch in Canada – the drive to St. Stephen, NB is approximately 2 hours on the“Airline Highway”
  · Visit Campobello – FDR’s vacation home
  · Check out Reny’s and Marden’s – Maine’s unbeatable discount salvage stores
  · Drive through the delightful town of Bayside
  · Attend a class in rug-hooking or scrapbooking
  · View the Mount Dessert area from the seat of an antique biplane
  · Visit Hamilton Marine the largest discount ship's chandlery north of Boston

Absolutely, never go anywhere without binoculars and your camera – you never know when a moose will step out in front of you!  

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