Alexandra Hall

If You Have 1 Day Spend the morning wandering the streets and shops of the Old Port. Break for a harborside lunch along Commercial Street. In the afternoon, hit the museums in the Arts District. Architecture buffs will want to take a drive or stroll through the West End neighborhood. End the day with a … Continued

If You Have 1 Day For a comprehensive one-day tour of the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle, without spending all of it in an automobile, start with a stroll around Blue Hill’s downtown followed by a hike up Blue Hill Mountain for 360-degree views. Then drive 45 minutes to Stonington—via panoramic Caterpillar Hill and … Continued

If You Have Three Days On the first day, visit Bath, setting aside a good half day for the Maine Maritime Museum. In addition to studying the ship models, paintings, and other artifacts on the 25-acre property, reserve a spot on one of the scenic river cruises that depart from here. You can also sign … Continued

Much of the appeal of the Maine Coast lies in its geographical contrasts, from its long stretches of swimming and walking beaches in the south to the cliff-edged, rugged rocky coasts in the north. And not unlike the physical differences of the coast, each town along the way reveals a slightly different character. With countless … Continued