Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and South Portland in 48 Hours
Located just south of Portland, these towns are minutes from the bustling city yet provide the serenity of a quiet getaway.
48 Hours in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland + Scarborough
These three communities are best known for their beaches and lighthouses, but they’re also rich with art and antiques, incredible food, and plenty of dog-friendly activities.
Insider Tips for Visiting Old Orchard Beach
This lively beachside town is known for its summertime cocktail of amusement park rides, boardwalk kitsch, fried food, and, of course, a seven-mile sandy stretch that has drawn tourists for as long as Maine has been a state. We spoke with Old Orchard Beach resident Gabe Bornstein, who is a partner and director at Rove, a creative production studio, about how to make the most of a day at OOB.
Island Life, Captured
Photographer Katie Johnson reflects on her hometown of Long Island, six miles off the coast in Casco Bay.
The Maine Man Capturing the World’s Oceans
The Maine Man Capturing the World’s Oceans National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry’s home may be in York, but he lives his life under the sea. By Anna FiorentinoPhotography by Nicole Wolf Issue: May 2021 There must have been 50 of
The Women of Maine’s Whitewater
The Women of Maine’s Whitewater These paddlers are making the state’s waterways a place for everyone. By Jenny O’ConnellPhotography by Andy Gagne Issue: May 2021 If we forgot the name of a rapid, we had to swim it. We carried
Vacationland by Camper Van
Vacationland by Camper Van On an idyllic route from western mountains and lakes to blueberry hills and coastal islands, a vintage Volkswagen is the perfect companion. By Sandy LangPhotography by Peter Frank Edwards Issue: May 2021 Behind a warehouse-sized office
How to Go Clamming
Head out to Maine’s mud flats and dig for your supper.
Freeport + Yarmouth in 48 Hours
The coastal towns of Freeport and Yarmouth are a short drive from Portland and offer plentiful walking trails and Main Street shopping.
Insider Tips for Visiting the Blue Hill Peninsula
Known as a creative mecca, thanks in no small part to the “rusticator movement” that brought artists from populous (and expensive) cities into downeast Maine, the Blue Hill peninsula has become a destination for artists, writers, musicians, and food artisans—some famous, although the locals are notably low-key about that. We asked Chrissy Allen, president of the Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and development director at the Blue Hill Heritage Trust, who also happens to be a multigenerational native of the area, what an ideal weekend looks like in Blue Hill.