Take green mountains, rolling forested hills, rocky sea shores and sandy beaches with out crowds and warm genuine hospitality put it all together and you’ve found Maine. Scenic beauty and adventure for every season of the year waits from skiing to zip-lines along with the luxury and comfort of five star resorts. Find the romantic beginning of your life together in the corner of the country that has a little bit of everything.
TOP MUST-SEE'S MUST-DO'S
Aroostook County
Known as the last frontier of the east it has a total territory larger than the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut. A paradise for the adventurous outdoors person “the County” as it is known, offers activities year round from downhill and Nordic skiing to snow boarding, and snow-shoeing and in the summer hiking, camping, canoeing and kayaking and biking. Maine has also been rated by the League of American Cyclists as one of the top 10 most bike-friendly states in the country.
Maine Highlands
For the adventurous, the Maine Highlands has mountain biking with trails from moderate to challenging, three levels of white water rafting on the Penobscot, Kennebec, and Dead Rivers. Mount Katahdin has trails for various skill levels but is rugged and can be hazardous, at the end of the Appalachian Trail it is also the start of the International Appalachian Trail.
Kennebec and Moose River Valley & Maine’s Lakes and Mountains
Both regions offer groomed hiking, snowmobile and ATV trails to experience Maine’s natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including deer, moose, bald eagles and many more species of wildlife living in Maine.
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Water released from hydrodams allows Maine’s rafting season to last from May to October. Winter sports are spectacular, providing incredible scenery especially the frozen water falls on the Kennebec and Moose Rivers.
The Coast Regions
From the classic rocky coastline in the Downeast Acadia region to the warm sandy beaches of the southern most Maine Beaches region you will experience the classic maritime heritage that is Maine. Witness the wild life of the sea, seals, puffins, and whale watching off the coast. Experience the many towns and villages along the coast where fishermen have strolled the sea for generations bringing in their catches each day. If you are a seafood lover welcome to heaven. Hiking and biking along the inland and coastline gives you a panoramic view of the seaports and ocean and the many lighthouses. Check out what’s playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse where Broadway comes to Maine.
WHERE TO STAY
Seabasco Harbor Resort
Located in the Midcoast Region, on the coast on 550 acres with breathtaking views of the ocean and rocky coast. A full service spa located ocean side, a nine hole golf coarse, tennis, a salt water pool and ocean view location for wedding ceremonies. The main lodge has views of the freshwater lake, the golf course or the beautiful gardens. At the edge of the harbor is the Lighthouse, which has 10 guest rooms boasting a view to Harbor Island and beyond to Casco Bay. Suites are available at the Harbor Village and Cottages are available throughout the resort’s extensive grounds.
Sugarloaf Resort
Located in the Lakes and Mountains region Sugarloaf Resort has full amenities for summer and winter, including an 18-hole golf course and golf school. The hotel’s classic mountain lodge has accommodations from small rooms to penthouse and 3-5 bedroom condos. Take a sunrise canoe excursion, wilderness hike or take a guided moose cruise into the mountains to view Maine’s favorite wildlife. See the scenery from on high with a ride in summer on the chair lift or if you are more daring take a breathtaking 1 ½ to 2 hour Zip line.
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Numerous mountain trails range from 1.5 to 15 miles. Amenities for your destination wedding include optional dove and butterfly release, horse drawn carriage or in the winter sleigh.
Harborside Hotel Spa and Marina
Located in downtown Bar Harbor and minutes away from Acadia National Park the Harborside Hotel over looks Frenchman’s Bay. Most Guest Rooms, Suites and Ocean Suites offer balconies with views of the ocean, beautifully decorated with all of the amenities you might need. Harborside can help you plan your biking and hiking at Acadia National Park with 55 miles of carriage roads, and Gorham Mountain which offers beautiful park and ocean views, horseback riding and in the winter cross country skiing is also available.
Seakayaking is a great way to experience the ocean views up close with skill levels from novice to expert. Whale, seal and puffin watching excursions aboard the AtlantiCat luxury catamaran is available right from the Harborside pier. Your destination wedding is accommodated in one of three locations the Proctor Ballroom, the Regency Stone House, and the Bar Harbor Club.
WHERE TO EAT
Maine offers the freshest seafood brought in daily. After over two hundred years of practice, Maine chefs receive national accolades for their art. You can’t stop at seafood; jams and breads, gourmet cheeses, needhams (potato candies), dillie beans (pickled green beans), wild blueberry jams, maple butter, and of course maple candy and syrups. The specialty food market is booming. Discover why vacationers are planning visits just to sample Maine’s gastronomic fair. Let’s face it long winters make for plenty of time to experiment and perfect culinary masterpieces.
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