Maine Tourism Directory

Beaches

• Birch Point Beach - Rockland ~ Knox County
  Small sandy beach, with freshwater marsh.
  
  
• Crescent Beach - Cape Elizabeth ~ Saco County
  Swimming beach.
  
  
• Drakes Island Beach - Wells ~ York County
  Beaches, sand dunes and nature area.
  
  
• Ferry Beach - Saco ~ York County
  Swimming beach.
  
  
• Fortunes Rocks Beach - Biddeford ~ York County
  Swimming beach with popular birdwatching area nearby.
  
  
• Gooch's Beach - Kennebunk ~ York County
  Fine sand beach utilized for swimming and surfing.
  
  
• Goose Rocks Beach - Kennebunkport ~ York County
  Attractive beach for swimming. Salt marsh at end of beach, popular birdwatching spot.
  
  
• Half Mile Beach - Georgetown ~ Lincoln County
  Fine sand beach backed by salt water marsh.
  
  
• Head Beach - Phippsburg ~ Sagadahoc County
  Fine sand beach. Parking at nearby campground for a fee.
  
  
• Higgins Beach - Scarborough ~ Cumberland County
  Fine sand beach.
  
  
• Hills Beach - Biddeford ~ York County
  Fine sand swimming beach protecting tidal basin.
  
  
• Kennebunk Beach - Kennebunk ~ York County
  Fine sand beach used for swimming and surfing.
  
  
• Lamoine Beach - Lamoine ~ Hancock County
  Swimming beach located at Lamoine State Park.
  
  
• Lincolnville Beach - Lincolnville ~ Waldo County
  Swimming beach.
  
  
• Long Beach - York ~ York County
  Swimming beach with limited park.
  
  
• Mile Beach - Georgetown ~ Lincoln County
  Coarse sand beach, dunes, marsh and rocky areas.
  
  
• Moody Beach - Wells ~ York County
  Swimming beach. Facilities close by, parking for a fee.
  
  
• Ogunquit Beach - Ogunquit ~ York County
  Fine white sand beach, nearby facilites, fee based parking.
  
  
• Old Orchard Beach - Old Orchard Beach ~ York County
  Popular tourisn destination. Fine white sandy beaches with facilities and fee based parking.
  
  
• Parson's Beach - Kennebunk ~ York County
  Fine white sand beaches, saltwater marsh excellent for birdwatching. No facilites and limited parking.
  
  
• Pemaquid Beach - Bristol ~ Lincoln County
  Sandy beach, dunes.
  
  
• Pine Point Beach - Scarborough ~ Cumberland County
  Fine white sandy beaches. Facilities close by and fee based parking.
  
  
• Popham Beach - Phippsburgh ~ Lincoln County
  White sandy beaches, dunes, walking area. Popular swimming beach.
  
  
• Roque Bluffs Beach - Roque Bluffs ~ Washington County
  Located in Roque Bluffs State Park. Steep beach that protects freshwater pond.
  
  
• Sand Beach - Mt Desert ~ Hancock County
  Attractive beach nestled between two rocky headlands. Unique sand from shell fragments. No facilities, limited parking.
  
  
• Sandy Point Beach - Stockton Springs ~ Waldo County
  Beach and nature area. No facilities, and limited parking.
  
  
• Sandy River Beach - Jonesport ~ Washington County
  Sand and cobble beach.
  
  
• Scarborough Beach - Scarborough ~ Cumberland County
  Barrier beach that protects freshwater marsh perfect for swimming.
  
  
• Seapoint Beach - Kittery ~ York County
  Crescent shaped beach on small peninsula excellent bird watching opportunities. No Facilities and limited parking.
  
  
• Short Sands - York ~ York County
  Sand beach. Facilities close by, with limited parking.
  
  
• Thomas Point Beach - Brunswick ~ Cumberland County
  Swimming beach with play and picnic areas, facilities. Reserved for groups. Privately owned with fee based parking.
  
  
• Wells Beach - Wells ~ York County
  Popular beach for swimming, salt marsh close by perfect for birdwatching. Facilities, fee based parking.
  
  
• Western Beach - Scarborough ~ Cumberland County
  White sand beach, dunes, birdwatching area. Recently updated restroom facilities and showers facilities. limited parking nearby at Ferry Beach is available for a daily fee during the summer months.
  
  
• Willard Beach - South Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Sand beach, limited parking.
  
  

Historic Forts

• Fort Allen - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Little remains of the 1814 fort, tiers of earthwork still visible. Located in a city park, free admission.
  
  
• Fort Baldwin - Phippsburg ~ Sagadahoc County
  Built between 1905 and 1912. Three batteries are heavily hidden in the heavily wooded Sabino Hill. Part of Popham State Park. A fire control tower gives awesome view of the Maine coast.
  
  
• Fort Edgecomb - Edgecomb ~ Lincoln County
  Dates back to 1808 and 1809. Original octagonal blockhouse still remains, as well as eathworks showing layers of construction. State Park. Fee.
  
  
• Fort Fairfield - Fort Fairfield ~ Aroostook County
  This fort is a replica of the 1839 blockhouse that was built to prevent Canada from transporting lumber down the Aroostook River. The replica was built in 1976.
  
  
• Fort Foster - Gerrish Island, Kittery ~ York County
  This fort was built in 1900 and additional construction was done during WW II. Fee.
  
  
• Fort George - Castine ~ Hancock County
  Built in 1779 by the British ans was occupied by them until the end of the Revolutionary War. State owned.
  
  
• Fort Gorges - Hog Island Ledge, Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Construction started in 1858, but after the invention of the rifled cannon that was capable of destroying granite forts, was deemed outdated and behind the times. Owned by the city and is free to enter but only accessible by boat.
  
  
• Fort Halifax - Winslow ~ Kennebec County
  This fort was the second of three forts built on the Kennebec River. Dating back to 1754, it is thought to be the oldest in the US. State owned.
  
  
• Fort Kent - Fort Kent ~ Aroostook County
  This was the last wooden blockhouse constructed in the State of Maine and was used for protection against the Canadians and the British during the Aroostook Bloodless War. Fee.
  
  
• Fort Knox - Prospect ~ Hancock County
  Construction began in 1844 to provide protection to the Penobscot River during the northeast boundry dispute with Canada.
  
  
• Fort Levett - Cushing Island, Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Built on 140 acres of land that was acquired by the government in the late 1800's dating to 1942. Privately owned island that is accessible only with written permission.
  
  
• Fort Lyon - Cow Island ~ Portland County
  Privately owned and built on land acquired in 1973.
  
  
• Fort Madison - Castine ~ Hancock County
  This fort was built in 1811 and was occupied by the British in 1814 and 1815.
  
  
• Fort McKinley - Great Diamond Island, Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Built in the late 1800's.
  
  
• Fort McLary - Kittery ~ York County
  Constructed in 1808 and 1809 with additional construction during the civil war. Fee.
  
  
• Fort O'Brien - Machiasport ~ Washington County
  Built around 1775 overlooking Machias Bay, and was the site of the first naval battle during the Revolutionary War.
  
  
• Fort Popham - Phippsburg ~ Lincoln County
  Construction of this circular granite fort began in 1861 and was never finished. Fee.
  
  
• Fort Pownall - Stockton Springs ~ Waldo County
  Built around 1759. Fee.
  
  
• Fort Preble - South Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Dates back to 1808 and was rebuilt around the Civil War and Spanish-American Wars. Still retains original structures and batteries from the turn of the century.
  
  
• Fort Scammel - House Island, Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Built around 1808, but was extensively rebuilt around the Civil War. Privately owned, but access is available for a fee.
  
  
• Fort St. Georges - St. George ~ Knox County
  Built around 1809. Accessible only by boat. Free.
  
  
• Fort Sullivan - Eastport ~ Washington County
  Dates from the early 1800's. Barracks and part of the brick magazine still remain. Fee.
  
  
• Fort Western - Augusta ~ Kennebec County
  Built in 1754 to protect the settlers from the French and Indians. Fee.
  
  
• Fort William Henry - Bristol ~ Lincoln County
  Replica of the 1692 fort that was the largest and strongest in America. It was destroyed in 1696. There are also three other colonial forts at this location. Fee.
  
  
• Peaks Island - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Completed in 1945 and includes two batteries and two fire control towers. Free.
  
  

Lighthouses

• Baker Island Light - Cranberry Isles ~ Hancock County
  Located at the entrance to Frenchman Bay. built in 1828 and rebuilt in 1855. Unattended light house 105 feet above highwater. Spectacular views on a nice day.
  
  
• Bass Harbor Head Light - Tremont ~ Hancock County
  Marks the entrance to Bass Harbor. Stands 56 feet above highwater. Built in 1858 and is accessible by car.
  
  
• Bears Island Light - Cranberry Isles ~ Hancock County
  Stands at entrance to Northeast Harbor, this light was built in 1839 and rebuilt in 1889. White cylindrical tower is 100 feet above highwater.
  
  
• Boon Island Light - York ~ York County
  Located nine miles out from York Beach. Light was built in 1811 and replaced in 1855, the granite cone-like tower is the tallest in the state at 133 feet in height and is situated on a rock ledge.
  
  
• Browns Head Light - Vinalhaven ~ Hancock County
  Original structure was built in 1832 and replaced in 1857. Tower stands at 20 feet. An oil house was added in 1903.
  
  
• Burnt Coat Harbor Light - Swans Island ~ Hancock County
  Built on the southern tip of Swans Island in 1872, this tower stands at 32 feet. Brick oil house was added in 1895. Access is by boat only.
  
  
• Burnt Island Light - Southport ~ Lincoln County
  Located on the west side of Boothbay Harbor, and is one of the oldest lights on the east coast, built in 1821.
  
  
• Cape Elizabeth Light - Cape Elizabeth ~ York County
  Twin lighthouses were constructed here in 1829. They were replaced in 1874 and since 1924 only one light has been operational. May be accessed by car.
  
  
• Cape Neddick Light - York ~ York County
  This tower which stands 88 feet above high water was built in 1878 and is accessible by car.
  
  
• Curtis Island Light - Camden ~ Knox County
  Built on the southside of Camden Harbor in 1838 and replaced in 1896. Stands 25 feet tall and accessed only by boat.
  
  
• Dice Head Light - Castine ~ Hancock County
  Located at the entrance to Castine Harbor, this towers was built in 1829, and was discontinued in 1935 and was replaced with a bare tower in 1937.
  
  
• Doubling Point Light - Arrowsic ~ Sagadahoc County
  Built in 1899, this octagonal structure sits 13 feet high and rests on a granite block. A wooden bridge takes you to the privately owned keeper's quarters.
  
  
• Eagle Island Light - Deer Isle ~ Hancock County
  This granite lighthouse was built in 1838 with an oil house and additional structures near the turn of the century.
  
  
• Egg Rock Light - Winter Harbor ~ Hancock County
  This tower sits 64 feet above highwater and guards the entrance to Frenchman Bay. It was erected in 1875.
  
  
• Fort Point Light - Stockton Springs ~ Waldo County
  Andrew Jackson ordered this lighthouse be built in 1836 and was the site of two revolutionary battles. The tower is 31 feet high with a granite foundation is constructed of bricks.
  
  
• Franklin Island Light - Friendship ~ Knox County
  Built in 1805 and replaced in 1855. Only accessible by boat.
  
  
• Goat Island Light - Kennebunkport ~ York County
  Built in 1835 and rebuilt in 1859, this lighthouse rests on a natural ledge foundation. Also on this site is a boathouse, keepers quarters and oil house. Accessible by boat only.
  
  
• Great Duck Island Light - Frenchboro ~ Hancock County
  This tower is 67 feet above high water and is a well-known landmark. It was built in 1890.
  
  
• Grindel Point Light - Isleboro ~ Waldo County
  Overlooks the entrance to Gilkey Harbor. Built in 1850 and replaced in 1875.
  
  
• Halfway Rock Light - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Located between Portland Head Light and Seguin Light. This 76 foot tower was built on a submerged ledge in 1871.
  
  
• Hendricks Head Light - Southport ~ Lincoln County
  This Light built at the mouth of the Sheepscot River in 1829 was replaced by the present light in 1875. This lighthouse is privately owned.
  
  
• Heron Neck Light - Vinalhaven ~ Knox County
  This 30 foot lighthouse was built in 1854, but fire damaged the keeper's quarters in 1989. Access is by boat only.
  
  
• Isle Au Haut Light - Isle Au Haut ~ Knox County
  This white tower was built in 1907 and is connected to shore by a wooden foot bridge.
  
  
• Libby Island Light - Machiasport ~ Washington County
  This lighthouse was constructed in 1817 at the entrance to Machias Bay.
  
  
• Little River Light - Cutler ~ Washington County
  This lighthouse was built in 1847 and rebuilt in 1975. Access is by boat only.
  
  
• Lubec Channel Light - Lubec ~ Washington County
  Built in 1890, this light is located in the Lubec Channel and is operated by the US Coast Guard. Tower is constructed of cast iron. Access is by boat only.
  
  
• Manana Island Fog Signal Station - Monhegan ~ Knox County
  Built in 1876, it supplies electricity to Monhegan Island Light. Light has generator building, oil house and keeper's quarters.
  
  
• Mark Island Light - Stonington ~ Hancock County
  Erected in 1857, this light stands 68ft. from the high water.
  
  
• Marshall Point Light - St. George ~ Knox County
  Originally built in 1823 and was rebuilt in 1858. Located on the east side of the entrance to Port Clyde Harbor.
  
  
• Matinicus Rock Light - Criehaven ~ Knox County
  Located approximately five miles from Matinicus Island. First had a wooden building and twin wooden towers, but these were replaced by the two granite towers in 1848, that exist today.
  
  
• Monhegan Island Light - Monhegan ~ Knox County
  Built in 1850, this picturesque granite block tower is situated on a hill in the center of the island.
  
  
• Moose Peak Light - Jonesport ~ Washington County
  This tower was built in 1827 and stands 72 feet above the high water mark. This light, as well as the Sequin lights have the more fog than any other locations on the east coast.
  
  
• Mount Desert Rock Light - Mount Desert ~ Hancock County
  This light, located 26 miles from the mainland is the most isolated lighthouse in New England.
  
  
• Nash Island Light - Addison ~ Washington County
  Located on the east side of Pleasant Bay, this tower was built in 1838 and rebuilt in 1873. This light is now abandoned.
  
  
• Owls Head Light - Owls Head ~ Knox County
  Constructed in 1826, this white granite tower stands 20 feet above ground and 100 feet above the high water mark.
  
  
• Pemaquid Point Light - Bristol ~ Lincoln County
  Built to the west of the entrance to Muscongus Bay, it is one of Maine's prettiest lighthouses and was built in 1827.
  
  
• Petit Manan Light - Milbridge ~ Washington County
  Built in 1817 and rebuilt in 1855. This is the second tallest lighthouse in the state, standing at 119 feet in height.
  
  
• Pond Island Light - Phippsburg ~ Sagadahoc County
  Located at the mouth of the Kennebec River this brick tower was built in 1855. Accessible by boat only.
  
  
• Portland Head Light - Cape Elizabeth ~ Cumberland County
  Maine's first and most famous lighthouse. This lighthouse was commissioned by George Washington in 1791. Over 200 islands can be seen from the top deck. Accessible by car.
  
  
• Prospect Harbor Light - Gouldsboro ~ Hancock County
  This black and white tower was built in 1850.
  
  
• Pumpkin Island Light - Deer Isle ~ Hancock County
  28 foot tower built in 1854.
  
  
• Ram Island Ledge Light - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Tower built in 1905 and features a wooden deck and stands tall at 72 feet.
  
  
• Ram Island Light - Boothbay ~ Lincoln County
  35 foot tower on a granite foundation constructed in 1883.
  
  
• Rockland Breakwater Light - Rockland ~ Knox County
  Square white tower built in 1888 and rebuilt in 1905.
  
  
• Saddleback Ledge Light - Vinalhaven ~ Knox County
  Constructed on a ledge at the entrance to Isle au Haut Bay. This gray tower was built in 1839.
  
  
• Seguin Light - Georgetown ~ Sagadahoc County
  One of the oldest lights on the east coast. This light was built in 1795 abd rebuilt in 1887. Situated on rocky Seguin Island and stands 180 feet above the high water mark. It is one of the highest lighthouses in the state.
  
  
• Spring Point Ledge Light - South Portland ~ Cumberland County
  This tower was activated in 1897 and is located on the west side of the channel in Portland Harbor.
  
  
• Squirrel Point Light - Arrowsic ~ Sagadahoc County
  Built in 1898 and is located on Arrowsic Island in the Kennebec River.
  
  
• St. Croix Light - Calais ~ Washington County
  This tower was built in 1856, but was destroyed by a fire in 1976. The light was replaced by one atop a steel tower.
  
  
• The Cuckolds - Southport ~ Lincoln County
  Unusual octagonal lighthouse first utilized in 1892.
  
  
• Two Bush Island Light - Two Bush Island ~ Knox County
  First activated in 1817, this lighthouse marks the entrance to Two Bush Channel.
  
  
• West Quoddy Head - Lubec ~ Washington County
  This tower, along with Quoddy Head State Park, mark the easternmost point in the United States. This Red and White striped tower was built in 1808 and rebuilt in 1858.
  
  
• Whitehead Light - St. George ~ Knox County
  Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson in 1807 and then rebuilt in 1852. Located at the entrance to Mussel Ridge Channel.
  
  
• Whitlock Mills Light - Calais ~ Washington County
  First built in 1892, was replaced in 1901. Light is still operational.
  
  
• Wood Island Light - Biddeford ~ York County
  Located at the entrance to Saco Bay. This white granite tower was built in 1808 and rebuilt in 1858.
  
  

Museums and Historical Sites

• Acadian Village - Van Buren ~ Aroostook County
  Reconstructed village (some buildings were relocated) depicting life and work of early Acadian settlers.
  
  
• Arnold Expedition Historical Society - Pittston ~ Kennebec County
  Home of Major Reuban Colburn. Museum containing boats, canoes and pictures depicting Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec. Fee.
  
  
• Aroostook Historical and Art Museum - Houlton ~ Aroostook County
  Early settlers tools, guns, indian artifacts and uniforms. Fee.
  
  
• Ashland Logging Museum - Ashland ~ Aroostook County
  Blacksmith shop, machine shed and logging equipment. No charge.
  
  
• Babb's Bridge - South Windham ~ Cumberland County
  Replica of covered bridge that crosses the Presumpscot River. Original bridge was built in 1864 and burned in 1973.
  
  
• Bennett Bridge - Lincoln Plt. ~ Oxford County
  Covered bridge crossing the Magalloway River was built in 1901.
  
  
• Black Mansion, The - Ellsworth ~ Hancock County
  Home built in 1826, that housed three generations of the Black family. Rich furnishings, restored garden. Fee.
  
  
• Blacksmith Shop Museum - Dover-Foxcroft ~ Piscataquis County
  Blacksmith shop that was built in 1863, and has much of the original equipment. Donations are welcome.
  
  
• Blaine House - Augusta ~ Kennebec County
  Official residence of the governor of Maine since 1919. Built in 1833 and contains some artifacts of the James G. Blaine family.
  
  
• Boothbay Railway Museum - Boothbay ~ Lincoln County
  Restored railway museum that houses railroad memorabilia. Includes train ride and antique auto museum. Fee.
  
  
• Bowdoin College Museum of Art - Brunswick ~ Cumberland County
  Winslow Homer collection of Colonial and Federal portraits.
  
  
• Brick Store Museum - Kennebunk ~ York County
  Built in 1825, was originally a general store. Several building house exhibits of local history, art, shipbuilding, and furniture library. Donations welcome.
  
  
• Bryant Pond Telephone Company - Bryant Pond ~ Oxford County
  The last handcrank telephone system in the United States. Free.
  
  
• Burnham Tavern - Machias ~ Washington County
  Tavern built in 1770 and is designated as the oldest building east of the Penobscot River. Furnishings and relics of the Revolutionary War era. Fee.
  
  
• Castle Tucker - Wiscasset ~ Lincoln County
  Mansion originally built in 1807 and rebuilt in 1858 displays victorian furnishings and a freestanding elliptical staircase.
  
  
• Chapman-Hill House - Damariscotta ~ Lincoln County
  Colonial home built in 1754, houses antique furnishings. Fee.
  
  
• Children's Museum - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Educational museum that features activites such as running a TV studio, post office, or painting, watching the animals and playing the piano. Fee.
  
  
• Cobwork Bridge - Orrs Island, Bailey Island ~ Sagadahoc County
  Built in 1928 and is the only bridge of its kind in the world. Uniquely constructed with granite blocks crisscrossed on ledges to allow the tide to flow through.
  
  
• Cole Land Transportation Museum - Bangor ~ Penobscot County
  Museum depicting the history of transportation in Maine. Includes, photographs, antique trucking vehicles, fire trucks and snow-plows. Fee.
  
  
• Colonial Pemaquid Restoration - Pemaquid ~ Lincoln County
  Site of an archaelogical dig that has uncovered 16th and 17th century foundations. Some artifacts are housed in the museum. Fee.
  
  
• Conway House and Mary Cramer Museum - Camden and Rockport ~ Knox County
  Site includes the 1780 Conway House, barn, blacksmith shop, and a museum. Fee.
  
  
• Daniel Marrett House - Standish ~ Cumberland County
  Built in 1789 this house includes 18th and 19th century furnishings from the Marrett family. Includes some Helen Keller memorabilia, antique fire engines, carriage and more. Fee.
  
  
• Dexter Historical Society Museum - Dexter ~ Penobscot County
  1853 Grist Mill that has been converted to a museum displaying local artifcacts. Donations welcome.
  
  
• Dr. Moses Mason House - Bethel ~ Oxford County
  Colonia style house built in 1813 with Rufus Porter murals, collection of photographs, manuscripts and maps of western Maine and New Hampshire.
  
  
• Eagle Island - Harpswell ~ Cumberland County
  Located in Casco Bay, this was the home of Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole.
  
  
• Elizabeth Perkins House - York ~ York County
  Colonial House built in 1731 complete with 19th century furnishings that include glass and china. Fee.
  
  
• Emerson-Wilcox House - York ~ York County
  House built in 1742, now a museum with 18th century furnishings, including the only complete set of American crewel bed hangings in exisitence. Fee.
  
  
• Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan Historical Home - Greenville ~ Piscataquis County
  Moosehead Lake Region photo exhibits and artifacts. Home built in 1889. Free.
  
  
• Farnsworth Art Museum - Rockland ~ Knox County
  Seven Galleries that depict the story of Maine art. Collection of 18th and 20th century art including N.C. Andrew, Jaime Wyeth, Louise Nevelson, Willard Metcalf, Winslow Homer and Fitz Hugh Lane. Fee.
  
  
• Farnsworth Homestead - Rockland ~ Knox County
  Home of a upper-middle class family. Original Victorian furnishings and family artifacts. Fee.
  
  
• First Meetinghouse - Harpswell Center ~ Cumberland County
  Built in 1757, this is designated as Maine's first meetinghouse. Excellent example of early church architecture to include pulpit, box pews and sounding board. Free.
  
  
• Fort Allen - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  Little remains of the 1814 fort, tiers of earthwork still visible. Located in a city park, free admission.
  
  
• Fort Baldwin - Phippsburg ~ Sagadahoc County
  Built between 1905 and 1912. Three batteries are heavily hidden in the heavily wooded Sabino Hill. Part of Popham State Park. A fire control tower gives awesome view of the Maine coast.
  
  
• Friendship Museum - Friendship ~ Lincoln County
  One room schoolhouse dates to 1851, constructed of brick and includes marine exhibits and material on the Friendship Sloop. Donations welcome.
  
  
• Gates House - Machiasport ~ Washington County
  Federal house dating back to 1807, includes several rooms of period furnishings and some rooms with ship models, a library and other exhibits. Donations welcome.
  
  
• Hamilton House - South Berwick ~ York County
  Georgian Mansion built in 1787 and includes Georgian and Federal furnishings. Fee.
  
  
• Harrington House - Freeport ~ Cumberland County
  Greek-revival style home dates back to 1830, includes bread oven, set kettle, tin ceiling and articles on local history.
  
  
• Hawthorne-Longfellow Library - Brunswick ~ Cumberland County
  Library that houses mementos and works from these two famous authors. One of the most extensive Longfellow collection available. Free.
  
  
• Head Tide Historic District - Alna ~ Lincoln County
  Picturesque private community with 19th century buildings, meetinghouse, school, store and houses, also includes the birthplace of poet Edwin Arlington Robinson.
  
  
• Hemlock Bridge - Fryeburg ~ Oxford County
  Covered bridge built in 1857 with Paddleford truss construction and wooden arches. Crosses a span of the Saco River.
  
  
• Hudson Museum - Orono ~ Penobscot County
  Museum of Anthropology located on the University of Maine at Orono campus. Displays exhibits of traditional cultures from Maine and around the world.
  
  
• Isaac Farrar Mansion - Bangor ~ Penobscot County
  Greek Revival mansion that was the former home of of Bangor lumberman Isaac Farrar. Free.
  
  
• Islesford Historical Museum - Islesford ~ Hancock County
  Articles of early Acadian history. Artifacts, pictures, tools and furnishings. Free.
  
  
• Jackson Laboratory, The - Bar Harbor ~ Hancock County
  The largest mammalian genetics research center in the world. Scientists study animals for insight into human diseases. Free.
  
  
• Jefferds Tavern - York ~ York County
  Saltbox inn that dates back to the mid 18th Century. Features furnishings and tap room. Fee.
  
  
• John Paul Jones Memorial - Kittery ~ York County
  A memorial dedicated to John Paul Jones. The USS Ranger upon which he received his first foreign salute given to a man-of-war flying the American Flag was built and launched nearby in 1777. Free.
  
  
• John Perkins House - Castine ~ Hancock County
  Pre Revolutionary Wat building furnished with 18th century family and local pieces. 18th century craft demonstrations. Fee.
  
  
• Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics - Sebago ~ Cumberland County
  Over 10,000 objects depicting wide variety of ancient to contemporary works. Fee.
  
  
• Katahdin Iron Works - Katahdin Iron Works ~ Piscataquis County
  Completely restored stone blast furnace and charcoal kiln on site of former iron works. Free.
  
  
• Moosehead Marine Museum - Greenville ~ Piscataquis County
  1914 Moosehead Lake steamship is now utilized as a marine museum with photos of logging and steamboat operation, and artifacts.
  
  
• The Fifth Maine Regiment Center - Peaks Island ~ Cumberland County
  Built in 1888 this Queen-Anne style cottage houses memorabilia of the Civil War Fifth Maine Regiment that includes battle flags, personal items, and photographs. Donations welcome.
  
  
• The Fishermen's Museum - Pemaquid Point ~ Lincoln County
  Items relating to the Maine fishing industry housed in a lighthouse keeper's house. Donations welcome.
  
  

Natural Attractions

• Allagash Wilderness Waterway - N Maine ~ Aroostook & Piscataquis County
  Scenic wilderness famous for flatwater and whitewater canoe trips. Excellent fishing, and swimming with many forest service campsites available. Class I and II rapids. Complete length is 90 miles.
  
  
• Bagaduce Falls - Brooksville ~ Hancock County
  Reversing Falls. Easy access, canoeists and kayakers sometimes use it for a practice run.
  
  
• Baker Island "Dance Floor" - Cranberry Isles ~ Hancock County
  Pile of huge granite slabs, hewn from shore by powerful waves.
  
  
• Basin Cove Falls - Harpswell ~ Cumberland County
  Reversing falls formed from the tidal flow between Basin Cove and Potts Harbor. Popular run for canoeists and kayakers.
  
  
• Baxter Peak - Mt. Katahdin TWP ~ Piscataquis County
  The highest point in Maine and the first place in the United States touched by the morning sun (most of the year). Also the northern end of the Appalachian Trail.
  
  
• Biddeford Pool - Biddeford ~ York County
  1 mi wide tidal basin, mud flats at low tide. Excellent birdwatching opportunities abound.
  
  
• Big Wilson Cliffs - Elliotsville ~ Piscataquis County
  Huge slate ledges offer spectacular views of the valley below.
  
  
• Bingham Esker - Bingham ~ Somerset County
  Esker rises steeply along Kennebec River. Several ridges up to 90 feet high.
  
  
• Blowing Cave - Kennebunkport ~ York County
  Cleft spouts surf right before high tide, sometimes up to 30 feet in the air. Specatacular display of colored rock ledges.
  
  
• Blue Hill Falls - Blue Hill ~ Hancock County
  Reversing Falls, insurging tide funnelled by narrow channel creates high waves. 200 yards long and is runnable by canoe, raft or inner tube.
  
  
• Bowdoin Pines - Brunswick ~ Cumberland County
  Grove of old white pines about 125 years old and 90ft. tall, arches magestically over road.
  
  
• Cadillac Mountain - Bar Harbor ~ Hancock County
  Highest peak on the East coast, offers impressive views from all directions. Gradual easy ascent. (Follow stones for side trip to Eagle Crag Outlook.) 3½ miles, Elevation 1200ft.
  
  
• Cathedral Woods - Monhegan Island ~ Lincoln County
  Peaceful forest of tall spruce trees, ferns and mossy boulders. Maps available on the island.
  
  
• Chesterville Esker - Chesterville ~ Franklin County
  30 foot high ridge that divides two ponds. Can be seen from shore with easy road access.
  
  
• Coos Canyon - Swift River ~ Oxford County
  500ft. gorge famous for gold panning, interesting rock crystals and hydraulic erosion features.
  
  
• Crocker Cirque - Carrabasett Valley ~ Franklin County
  Glacial cirque between north and south Crocker Mountains. Reflective pool at bottom. Appalachian Trail access.
  
  
• Damariscotta Reversing Falls - Damariscotta ~ Lincoln County
  Set of reversing falls caused by tidal flow that occurs under the right conditions. Great practice run for canoeists.
  
  
• Desert of Maine - Freeport ~ Cumberland County
  Shifting sand dunes that resulted from glacial outwash. Water table shows various colored sands. Fee.
  
  
• Enfield Horseback - Passadumkeag ~ Penobscot County
  Sharp ridge rise from swamp to 60 feet.
  
  
• Goose Falls - Brooksville ~ Hancock County
  Reversing falls at the outlet to Goose Pond.
  
  
• Great Basin - Mt Katahdin TWP ~ Piscataquis County
  Large horseshoe shaped glacial valley with steep walls of pink granite. Spectacular views.
  
  
• Great Head - Bar Harbor ~ Hancock County
  One of the highest coastal headlands on the East coast. Black and White speckled volcanic bedrock, ruined lookout tower and awesome views from the trail.
  
  
• Gulf Hagas - Bowdoin College Grant ~ Piscataquis County
  The Grand Canyon of Maine. Trail follows the Appalachian Trail System. Beautiful 3 mile canyon contains 5 waterfalls. Strenuous Gulf Hagas Loop trail follows the rim and returns to the AT.
  
  
• Gulliver's Hole - Lubec ~ Washington County
  Foaming sea pocket visible by high outlook nearby.
  
  
• Head Tide - Alna ~ Lincoln County
  Pool located above abandoned mill damn. In spring, water is almost black with lampreys and alewives.
  
  
• Height of Land - Township D ~ Franklin County
  Awesome view of the White Mountains at this scenic overlook near the crossing of the Appalachian Trail.
  
  
• Hog Bay - Franklin ~ Hancock County
  Nesting site for migrating birds including bald eagles and osprey. Excellent roadside birdwatching spot.
  
  
• The Beehive - Bar Harbor ~ Hancock County
  Unusually shaped cliff that offers a very skilled climb to excellent vantage point and hiking trail.
  
  
• The Chimney - Mt. Katahdin TWP ~ Piscataquis County
  A deep, nearly enclose cleft on the face of Chimney Peak. Very difficuly climb, and should only be attempted by experienced rock climbers.
  
  
• The Great Heath - Columbia ~ Washington County
  The largest raised bog in Maine. Bog plantlife and excellent birdwatching opportunities. Accessible only by canoe.
  
  

Parks and Recreation Areas

• Acadia National Park - Mt. Desert Island ~ Hancock County
  Famous National Park. Features many fine hiking trails, carriage roads, campgrounds, scenic views of the Maine coast, picnic areas and more. The second most visited National Park on the east coast.
  
  
• Allagash Wilderness Waterway - N Maine ~ Aroostook & Piscataquis County
  Scenic wilderness famous for flatwater and whitewater canoe trips. Excellent fishing, and swimming with many forest service campsites available. Class I and II rapids. Complete length is 90 miles.
  
  
• Aroostook State Park - Presque Isle ~ Aroostook County
  Park located on echo lake with excellent swimming, trout fishing, hiking and scenic views atop Quoggy Joe Mt. Campsites, picnic areas, and boat launch are availble.
  
  
• Baxter State Park - N/A ~ Piscataquis & Penobscot County
  Famed Mt. Katahdin looms over this area of vast wilderness. Clear running water, excellent fishing, mountain climbing and hiking opportunities abound. Advanced reservations are necessary.
  
  
• Bradbury Mountain State Park - Pownal ~ Cumberland County
  Scenic views of Casco bay area and the White Mountains at the summit. Hiking, x-country skiing, softball diamond, picnic and play areas, campsites are available.
  
  
• Camden Hill State Park - Camden ~ Knox County
  Park located near Mt. Battie that offers excellent hiking opportunities. Toll road to summit. Campsites, picnic tables, showers, cross country skiing, snowmobiling.
  
  
• Cobscook Bay State Park - Edmunds TWP ~ Washington County
  This area is known for its constantly changing water level and boiling tides. Hiking, fishing, boat launching, camping, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
  
  
• Crescent Beach State Park - Cape Elizabeth ~ York County
  Park features a fine sand swimming beach, picnic tables, snack bar and fishing opportunities.
  
  
• Damariscotta Lake State Park - Jefferson ~ Lincoln County
  Lakeside Park with good bass and togue fishing, fine sand swimming beach, picnic tables, grills and parking.
  
  
• Deering Oaks - Portland ~ Cumberland County
  The largest public park in Portland, features a beautiful growth of old white oaks, footpaths, skating pond and a historic landmark.
  
  
• Ferry Beach State Park - Saco ~ York County
  Park features a wooded area with trails and a pond. Also a fine sand swimming beach, picnic tables, facilities, a play area and good parking.
  
  
• Fort Edgecomb - Edgecomb ~ Lincoln County
  Dates back to 1808 and 1809. Original octagonal blockhouse still remains, as well as eathworks showing layers of construction. State Park. Fee.
  
  
• Fort Point State Park - Stockton Springs ~ Waldo County
  Scenic park that is located on a peninsula, features a 200ft fishing pier that makes park accessible by boat.
  
  
• Grafton Notch State Park - Grafton ~ Oxford County
  Scenic park that offers panoramic views of the White Mountains. Features include waterfalls, hiking trail, fishing and access to the Appalachian Trail System.
  
  
• Lake St. George State Park - Liberty ~ Waldo County
  Picturesque spring fed lake with good fishing and swimming. Camping, picnicing and snowmobiling also available.
  
  
• North Maine Woods - Northern Maine ~ Aroostook & Piscataquis County
  Millions of acres of woodlands in northern Maine. Many NMW campsites available. Excellent hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking opportunities. Various fees do apply. Visit their website for more information.