With a thriving food scene, walkable neighborhoods built for exploring, and plentiful water views, Maine’s biggest city has much to offer the weekend traveler.

Known best for its proximity to Sunday River, the historic and charming town of Bethel is filled with activities for an idyllic wintertime weekend.

Located on the Kennebec River, this central Maine city is undergoing a resurgence, thanks to downtown investments from Colby College, new businesses, and a strong arts community. Patricia King, vice president of local arts organization Waterville Creates, shares where she

The Rangeley Lakes region is known as one of America’s premiere outdoor sporting destinations—and offers an abundance of community and culture to discover as well.

From trail walks to brewery crawls to pickleball, you can't go wrong on a weekend spent in these midcoast towns.

While Acadia National Park, with its seaside hikes and miles of carriage trails, is the main attraction, there are more than a dozen unique villages to discover on Mount Desert Island.

These southern Maine towns are perennial summer destinations thanks to their white-sand beaches, local shops, variety of restaurants, and neverending coastal views.

For a low-key coastal escape with quiet villages, unique shops, and serene coves, try road tripping down the Pemaquid peninsula. Sarah Pike, who owns Tops’l Farm, shares the recommendations she gives to guests of her glamping destination, farm, and event space in Waldoboro.

Some of the best art and design in Maine can be found in these midcoast towns, but their coastal views, shopping, and dining make them a destination for any summer traveler.