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Attraction destinations which you should visit in Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Maine experiences a humid continental climate, humid summer. Winters are cold and snowy throughout the state, and are especially severe in the northern parts of Maine. Maine is a year round tourist spot in the United States as it enjoys a four season wonderful climate for vacations. The north-eastern part of Maine in winter is best for skiing and snowmobiling. You can enjoy boating, rafting, and fishing on the lakes and streams of Maine during spring. The sandy beaches of Maine are ideal for sunbathing in summer. You can also enjoy hiking and hunting on foliage trails in the autumn. A wide range of lodging facilities and food with special recipes of Maine lobster and salmon offer a new vacation experience.
Maine is a land of diverse natural attractions like lakes, rivers, streams, and highlands. You can enjoy Maine vacations by engaging in seasonal festivals, cultural events, fairs, and nightlife. Maine is famous for its historical bridges. Babbs, Sunday River, Watson settlement, Lowes, Bailey Island Bridge, Grist Mill, and Seawall's are some bridges worth mentioning. Maine vacations can be made more enjoyable by visiting the sixty lighthouses all along the coastline of Maine. Some of the prominent light houses are Whaleback light, Cape Neddick light, Portland head light, Cape Elizabeth light, Kennebec River light, and Owl's head light station.
There are several sandy and rocky beaches in Maine suitable for beach walking, swimming, sailing and surfing. Maine vacations in the highlands support all outdoor activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, camping, snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, and fishing.
Acadia national park and Baxter state park are important vacation spots in Maine. Acadia, Old Canada road, Rangeley lakes, Schoodic and Blackwoods are famous scenic byways of Maine that cover unspoiled landscapes, historic buildings, farms, villages, and even charming coasts. Visits to art, maritime and transportation museums, as well as to historical and special interest museums, add charm to Maine vacations.
Aroostook County that includes the towns of Houlton, Presque Isle, and Madawaska has beautiful landscapes and recreational facilities. Bar Harbor, Calais, Casco Bay, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Boothbay harbour, Camden Rockport, Kittery, and Ogunquit are some popular Maine vacation spots. The Kennebec-Chaudiere International Corridor, which links the Quebec province to the state of Maine, is another attraction of historical importance.
