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Overview of Maine (Maine (ME))
Maine (Maine (ME)) features major hubs at Portland, Bar Harbor & Kennebunkport. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island, Portland Head Light & Old Port, Camden Harbor, Kennebunkport & Baxter State Park (Mount Katahdin).
How to get to Maine
Portland International Jetport (PWM), Bangor Airport (BGR), Amtrak Downeaster from Boston North Station, and I-95 / US-1 coastal route. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Maine
When visiting cities and towns across Maine, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- Maine lobster roll on split-top grilled bun
- Whole steamed Atlantic lobster with drawn butter
- New England clam chowder & Casco Bay oysters
- Wild Maine blueberry pie & whoopie pies
- Portland craft IPAs & blueberry ales
Best time to visit Maine
Best time to visit Maine: Jun–Oct.
Featured cities & towns in Maine (6 featured · 103 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Portland, ME | US City | 66,881 | 19 m (62 ft) | City guide → |
| Gardiner Gardiner, ME | US City | 5,597 | 7 m (23 ft) | City guide → |
| Camden Camden, ME | US City | 3,570 | 8 m (26 ft) | City guide → |
| Bar Harbor Bar Harbor, ME | US City | 2,552 | 18 m (59 ft) | City guide → |
| Kennebunkport Kennebunkport, ME | US City | 1,238 | 3 m (10 ft) | City guide → |
| Jackson Jackson, ME | US City | 526 | 118 m (387 ft) | City guide → |