Bar Harbor #20 in Best Places to Visit in the USA for 2025 Considered the gateway to Acadia National Park, this laid-back town on Maine's Mount Desert Island provides a great home base for exploring the park. Along with its cozy bed-and-breakfast accommodations, Bar Harbor boasts fresh-as...
Located in the easternmost part of New England is bordered by Canada to the north and the Atlantic Ocean on both the east and south. Maine accounts for almost half of New England’s entire land area. Its northern reaches, known as The Great North Woods,
From Boothbay Harbor, you can go deep-sea fishing, take a day sailing cruise along the coast, go whale watching, or even join a local lobsterman hauling traps. From Ogunquit, you can take a breakfast sightseeing tour or cruise to see York's Nubble Lighthouse from the water. Boat experie...
The Light Station has Four Historic Buildings. As you come down the hill towards the light station, you will see four buildings — the trim, red-roofed Keeper’s House, the white Light Tower with its black bonnet, the old red brick Fuel House and the Bell House, which projects over the...
Speaking of eating, head over to the Eetcafe The Paddock near the mall on the harbor. This charming Dutch-style pub is known for its cozy, open-air ambiance, where you can enjoy the gentle Caribbean breeze while dining. Eetcafe also features a whimsical cow motif that adds a playful touch...
Paddleboard at either of these two beaches, separated by the historicStearns Wharf, to find yourself up close and personal with the seals that are known to lounge upon the harbor's buoys. Both beaches are lined with palm trees and are perfect options for a lazy day any time of year. ...
Looking for an inspiring place to visit? Consider spending some time in Chicago. It’s one of the top places to go in the US for food, architecture, art, and just about everything else.Beautiful waterfront views in Chicago.It’s also known for its many bridges and for having the “...
Now many more can visit 283-year-old harbor lighthouseKaren Hsu, Globe Correspondent
NORTH END Copp’s Hill Burying Ground This waterfront cemetery was originally called North Burying Ground but was later renamed for a shoemaker and nearby resident, William Copp. Established in 1633, its proximity to the harbor made it a strategic vantage point for troops. It’s said that the...
Boothbay Harbor ranks as one of the busiest tourist havens on Maine's MidCoast, but nearby Southport Island, accessible by a single swing bridge, has a more low-key vibe with old Cape Cod-style colonial houses, small country stores, and winding roads. On the way to town, you'll spot ...