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Experience the best of Maine's spruce-studded islands, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character with Moon Coastal Maine. Inside you'll find:
  • Strategic, flexible itineraries like a long weekend Down East, five days in Acadia, and a two-week road trip
  • Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Bike through timberland forests or take a lighthouse cruise down the Kennebec River. Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farm stands, find the best beachfront lobster shack, or mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah." Discover maritime history in a traditional fishing village or explore pedestrian-only islands packed with hiking trails. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, unwind on a sandy pocket beach sandwiched between two headlands, or immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
  • Honest insight from Maine native Hilary Nangle on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from budget campgrounds to historic inns
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Recommendations for getting there and getting around by plane, car, train, or bus
  • Thorough background on the culture, environment, wildlife, and history
With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of coastal Maine.

Exploring inland? Try Moon Maine. Hitting the road? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. 

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ISBN-13: 9781640496552

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Avalon Publishing

Publication Date: 12-13-2022

Pages: 504

Product Dimensions: 5.40(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.80(d)

Series: Travel Guide

Despite brief out-of-state interludes for college and grad school, and a stint as a ski bum, Hilary Nangle has never been able to resist the lure of her home state. She grew up on Maine's coast, spending much of each winter skiing in the western mountains. Her sense of wanderlust was ignited when she became a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide on the Kennebec River, which gave her a chance to explore the central and northern regions of the state. When she tired of her parents asking when she was going to get a "real job," Hilary drew on her writing skills and began seeking out editorial work. She started out editing pro ski tour publications, then became a managing editor for a food trade publication and a features editor for a daily newspaper. Now, she freelances professionally for national magazines, newspapers, and websites. Hilary never tires of exploring Maine, always seeking out the offbeat and quirky, and rarely resisting the invitation of a back road. To her husband's dismay, she inherited her grandmother's shopping gene and can't pass a used bookstore, artisans gallery, or antiques shop without browsing. She's equally curious about food and has never met a lobster she didn't like. Hilary still divides her year between the coast and the mountains, residing with her husband, Tom Nangle, and an oversized dog, both of whom share her passions for long walks and Maine-made ice cream. For updates between editions and to follow Hilary's travels, visit mainetravelmaven.com.

Table of Contents

Discover Coastal Maine 8

9 Top Experiences 12

Planning Your Trip 18

Best of the Maine Coast 21

The Lobster Experience 22

Off-Season Escapes 25

Make-Your-Own Maine 26

Best Hikes 28

Hidden Treasure: Antiques and Junktiques 29

Island Hopping 30

Light Up Your Life 31

Southern Coast 33

Kittery 36

The Berwicks 41

The Yorks 45

Ogunquit and Wells 53

The Kennebunks 64

Old Orchard Beach Area 78

Greater Portland 85

Portland 89

Casco Bay Islands 120

Freeport 124

Mid-Coast Region 133

Brunswick Area 136

Bath Area 149

Wiscasset Area 161

Boothbay Peninsula 166

Pemaquid Region 179

Penobscot Bay 195

Thomaston Area 198

Gushing Peninsula 200

St. George Peninsula 201

Monhegan Island 206

Rockland 212

The Fox Islands 223

Greater Camden 231

Belfast 246

Searsport Area 253

Bucksport Area 256

Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle 261

Blue Hill 264

Brooksville, Sedgwick, and Brooklin 273

Castine 281

Deer Isle 288

Isle au Haut 301

Acadia Region 306

Ellsworth 310

Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island 317

Bar Harbor and Vicinity 328

Northeast Harbor 349

Southwest Harbor and Vicinity 357

Islands Near Mount Desert 369

Schoodic Peninsula 373

The Down East Coast 392

Milbridge 396

Jonesport and Beals Area 400

Machias Bay Area 403

Lubec 411

Campobello Island 420

Eastport and Vicinity 426

Calais and Vicinity 434

Background 437

The Landscape 437

History 442

Government 448

Economy 449

People and Culture 450

Essentials 458

Transportation 458

Travel Tips 463

Health and Safety 467

Information and Services 470

Resources 472

Glossary 472

Suggested Reading 474

Internet Resources 477

Index 480

List of Maps 493