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DISCOVER WHY THERE’S MORE TO MAINE

Maine’s offering of historic sites, amazing scenery, culinary delights, arts and entertainment opportunities and family activities attracts thousands of vacationers yearly. While much of the state remains an unspoiled paradise for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, its small cities, towns and villages offer a glimpse of contemporary New England life. Explore the great outdoors, as well as the rural, yet sophisticated, country towns unique to New England. Sample Maine’s superb outlet shopping, watch for whales, take a moose cruise, ski the snowfields...the possibilities are as varied as the state itself.

Along the coast, you will find a region filled with galleries, boutiques, sandy beaches, thriving downtowns, lively arts and entertainment communities and wonderful period architecture. Maine is famous for the beautiful peninsulas of rocky coast that lead visitors through quaint fishing villages, while the scenic coves’ walking, hiking and biking trails are legendary.

Inland, visitors marvel at the mountain vistas and wooded landscapes, as well as historic villages, covered bridges and generations-old family farms. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in 6,000 lakes and ponds and 32,000 miles of rivers and streams. The Kennebec River features some of the best whitewater rafting on the East Coast, while Baxter State Park is home to moose, Mount Katahdin, and over 200,000 acres of peaceful wilderness. In the winter, ski resorts host skiers from all over the world who come to Maine for some of the best downhill skiing in the east.

From rugged coastline to scenic mountains, from bustling sea ports to world-class ski resorts, discover why there’s more to Maine.

Website: Http://www.VisitMaine.com

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