Thinking about heading to Maine in August for 1 week. Any 'must sees' or places to avoid? Suggestions?

Question

it will be me, my husband and our 1 year old daughter. We've never been to Maine so we would love to get some ideas.

Answer 1

go to booth bay harbor and get some seafood, fresh off the dock

go to mt katahdin, the tallest moutain in maine

go to acadia national park, one of the oldest parks in america

take a hike on the appalaichan trail, maybe for only a couple of miles since you have a little tyke with you

go visit my mom in farmington and say hi for me...lol...

ask a local what to do...you might be suprised...ayuh

Answer 2

Depends what you are looking for. We have mountains, lakes, and ocean. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park is quaint and there is some very nice day rides and picnic areas.
If you prefer lakes, the largest lake in Maine is Moosehead. You can get more info by typing in Greenville, Maine and do a google search. As for the mountains, check out western Maine and Kingfield. If you head for Central Maine, the Belgrade Lakes are awesome and within a day's ride from everything mentioned above. Have fun!!

Answer 3

"Acadia National Park is a hikers' paradise with breathtaking views along shore routes or through woods and mountains. If you prefer to drive, as we did with such a short stay, the twenty-seven mile scenic Park Loop Road takes you through the park's gardens and natural attractions with easy stops for a further look afoot. The loop ends at Cadillac Mountain, the centerpiece of Acadia's twenty-six mountains and at 1532 feet, it's the highest point on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. At the top is a 360 degree panorama of sea, land and lakes.

Fifty-seven miles of motor-free, rustic carriage roads weave throughout the park and the sixteen completely unique stone bridges were built thanks to John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his family. The sixteen foot wide road was built over twenty-seven years, 1913-1940, is considered to be the best examples of a broken stone road in America. By the way, if you don't want to hike or drive, bike rentals and carriage rides are available."

Answer 4

I would stay away from anyplace Stevie King wrote about, and beware of the people who say Farms and it sounds like Faaams. and the folks who say Harbor and make it sound like Haaaaba. I guess what Im sayn go to beal street, visit the Pyramid on the Miss., Eat BBQ in germantown , then head east,and visit.

Answer 5

Maine is too hot and humid in August. Go to Tennessee instead, it's a little less hot and humid. Actually, go to Alaska instead...it's really nice and they don't believe in humidity or heat.