Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own true experience of a place. In this series, we profile our favorite off-the-beaten-path shopping, dining, craft beverages, adventures and more in Maine. Consider this a jumping off point to fuel your own sense of adventure, with a few guideposts along the way.
Photo from Off the Beaten Path: Blue Hill & Deer Isle Peninsula. Photo by Emily Delamater
Enjoy a whistle-stop tour of this tried-and-true summer destination on Maine’s Midcoast.
Maine’s most northern county is home to stunning natural beauty, rich culture and history, good food and drink, and friendly local folks.
Nestled between lakes to the west and 4,000-foot mountains to its north and east, the small town of Rangeley, Maine is one of New England’s premier destinations for outdoor recreation.
Nestled in the rural heart of Maine, you’ll find crystal-blue lakes, large land preserves, and charming towns bursting with life. Where else could you drive between Norway, Poland and Paris in an afternoon?
A population of local artists, craftspeople and environmentalists has shaped the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle into a destination with its own unique sense of place.
Nestled along the Androscoggin river, Lewiston is a city with a rich Franco-American heritage. Today, the city is shaped by a growing Somali community.
The former mill town of Biddeford has experienced a renaissance with popular eateries, breweries and nightlife.
On the panoramic banks of the Kennebec River sits a community with a rich agricultural history.
Just inland from Rockland and Camden, you’ll find an idyllic community characterized by living simply and in harmony with nature.
The two easternmost cities in all of the United States, Eastport and neighboring Lubec share a border, history and culture with their Canadian neighbors.
Winding roads, rivers and coves lead to picture-perfect seascapes and classic New England small towns in Maine’s Mid-Midcoast