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  • Me sitting on the shore with the historic schooner in. the water in the distance.
    My Experience Sailing Maine’s Coast On A Historic SchoonerSeptember 18, 2025
  • A scenic coastal viewpoint on Cape Cod on the left, and the rocky Acadia National Park coastline on the right, which is what Maine is known for.
    Cape Cod Or Maine: Which Is Better For Your Vacation In 2025?January 26, 2025
  • A side-by-side photo with downtown Kennebunkport on the left, and Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit on the right.
    Kennebunkport Or Ogunquit, Maine: Which Is Best For Your Vacation?January 26, 2025
  • Me at Sunday River Covered Bridge in Bethel, Maine, with falling leaves in autumn.
    15 Fun Things To Do In Bethel, Maine + Nearby! (2025)October 14, 2024
  • A collage of the best places to go on a Maine vacation, featuring Ogunquit Beach, Acadia National Park, Lubec, and Cliff House Resort.
    13 Best Places For A Maine Vacation In 2025 (By An Expert)October 4, 2024
  • Me on the cliffs along Ocean Path in Acadia National Park, admiring one of the views that makes the park worth visiting.
    Is Acadia National Park Worth Visiting In 2025?September 11, 2024
  • Covehead Lighthouse on Prince Edward Island is one of the prettiest places to see during a New England to Canada road trip.
    New England To Canada Road Trip: A DREAMY East Coast Itinerary (2025)July 1, 2024
  • A visual comparison of the drive versus the ferry when traveling between Maine and Nova Scotia.
    Bar Harbor, Maine To Nova Scotia: Drive Or Take The Ferry? (2025)June 22, 2024
  • Me on a dock in Southwest Harbor, Maine, which is a great town to stay in when visiting Acadia National Park.
    Best Towns & Places To Stay Near Acadia National Park In 2025June 20, 2024
  • Me on Ocean Path at sunrise in Acadia National Park.
    Best And Worst Time To Visit Acadia National Park In 2025April 3, 2024
  • Old North Wharf cottages on Nantucket Island in late June.
    31 Best Places To Visit In New England In 2025March 28, 2024
  • Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit, which is one of the best places to visit in the summer in Maine.
    Summer In Maine: 35 Fun Ideas + Best Places To Go (2025)February 28, 2024
  • Views from the top of Cadillac Mountain, which should definitely be on your Boston to Bar Harbor road trip itinerary.
    Unforgettable Boston To Bar Harbor, Maine Road Trip Itinerary (2025)February 15, 2024
  • Bar Harbor, Maine is one of the most charming towns along the New England coast to visit.
    15 Must-See Towns On The New England Coast (2025)February 6, 2024
  • The views at Eagle Lake inside Acadia National Park in the winter.
    Bar Harbor, Maine In The Winter: Is It Worth Visiting? (2025)January 29, 2024
  • Philbin Beach on Martha's Vineyard is one of the reasons this is one of the best islands in New England to visit.
    15 Gorgeous New England Islands Worth Visiting In 2025January 24, 2024
  • A collage of the best times to visit New England.
    The Best Time To Visit New England In 2025 + A Month By Month GuideJanuary 9, 2024
  • Me in front of a beautiful lupine field in Southwest Harbor, Maine.
    Maine In The Spring: 25 Fun Things To Do + What To Expect (2025)January 5, 2024
  • Dock Square in Kennebunkport during Christmas, which is one of the best holiday festivals in New England.
    15 Most Fun Christmas Festivals In New England (2025)November 28, 2023
  • The lobster trap tree in Cape Porpoise near Kennebunkport. This is definitely one of the prettiest things to see during Christmas in Maine after a light snowfall!
    Christmas In Maine: 15 Magical Things To Do This Season (2025)September 13, 2023
  • Squirrel Point Lighthouse in Maine in November.
    Maine In November: Is It Worth Visiting? (2025)September 7, 2023
  • There are so many wonderful buffets to experience when you visit New England for Thanksgiving.
    Thanksgiving In New England: 15 Cozy & Festive Getaway Ideas (2025)September 2, 2023
  • A New England lighthouse in November.
    New England In November: Is It Worth Visiting? (2025)August 26, 2023
  • Enter these haunted houses in Maine this fall if you dare!
    10 Best Haunted Houses & Places In Maine For Ultimate Scares This Fall! (2025)August 25, 2023
  • Dock Square during Christmas in Kennebunkport, Maine.
    Christmas In Kennebunkport: 15 Festive Things To Do + Tips For Visiting! (2025)August 17, 2023
  • Me standing at the Hawk Mountain overlook in October in Maine with lots of fall color surrounding the mountains.
    Maine In October: Best Foliage Towns & Fun Things To Do! (2025)August 8, 2023
  • AM Foster Covered Bridge in Vermont is a great stop to make on your New England fall road trip!
    INCREDIBLE New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary For 2025June 7, 2023
  • Brant Point Lighthouse on Nantucket is one of the best New England lighthouses to see.
    21 Most Incredible Lighthouses In New England (2025)May 2, 2023
  • Me in front of Bass Harbor Lighthouse in Acadia National Park, Maine.
    The PERFECT Maine Lighthouse Driving Tour Itinerary For 2025May 1, 2023
  • Cliff House in Maine is one of the best New England Resorts and Spas for a coastal getaway.
    15 Incredible New England Resorts & Spas For Your Next Getaway (2025)April 19, 2023
  • The Cape Cod National Seashore is home to some of the best beach towns in New England.
    25 Best Beach Towns In New England For Your Next Vacation (2025)April 14, 2023
  • Blueberry picking in Maine is one of the most fun things you can do in New England in the summer!
    14 Fun Places For Blueberry Picking In Maine (2025)April 13, 2023
  • There's so much charm and whimsy at every turn on Nantucket Island. For this reason, Nantucket is one of the best day trips in summer in New England.
    31+ Ways To Have The Best Summer In New England (2025)March 12, 2023
  • One of the best breweries in Portland, Maine to visit is Bissell Brothers for their Swish IPA.
    21 Best Breweries In Portland, Maine You Have To Check Out In 2025March 2, 2023
  • Cape Whoopies serve up some of the best whoopie pies in Maine, and have the biggest varieties in Portland to choose from.
    13 Best Whoopie Pies In Maine That You Must Try (2025)February 1, 2023
  • Castle Hill Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful places to visit on a Newport, RI day trip.
    35 Fun Day Trips In New England To Take In 2025January 14, 2023
  • Me admiring the views along the Great Head Trail, which is one of the best hikes to add to your Acadia National Park itinerary.
    The Best Acadia National Park Itinerary (3, 4 & 5 Day Options!) 2025January 7, 2023
  • Me at Brant Point Lighthouse during the Nantucket Daffodil Festival in April.
    21 Fun Things To Do In New England In The Spring (2025)December 21, 2022
  • Portland Head Light is one of the best things to do in Portland, Maine, even in the winter season!
    31 Best Things To Do In Portland, Maine In The Winter (2024-2025 Season)December 20, 2022
  • Marshall Point Lighthouse on a snowy day in January.
    25 Fun Things To Do In Maine In The Winter (2024-2025 Season)December 14, 2022
  • The views from Prescott Park in Portsmouth are so beautiful, and if you're trying to decide if you should stay in Portsmouth, NH or Portland, ME for your visit, this is something to consider.
    Which Should You Visit, Portsmouth, NH or Portland, ME?November 13, 2022
  • Me along Ocean Path in Acadia National Park, which is one of the top places to see on a 7 day New England road trip.
    My ULTIMATE 7 Day New England Road Trip Itinerary For 2025November 8, 2022
  • Portsmouth, NH makes for one of the best New England winter getaways for those looking to relax, dine at some amazing restaurants and indulge in a little retail therapy.
    21 Best New England Winter Getaways (Even For Non-Skiers!) 2024-2025October 31, 2022
  • Driving Boston to Portland, Maine allows you to stop in some of the best coastal New England towns. This one is Rockport, MA.
    10 Best Stops To Make When Driving From Boston To Portland, Maine (2025)September 21, 2022
  • There's no shortage of New England ghost tours in this area that are sure to give you a few chills!
    24 Best New England Ghost Tours That’ll Give You Chills!August 31, 2022
  • Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine, and one of the best to see on your road trip. It's also one of the best things to do in New England!
    75 Incredible Things To Do In New England In 2025August 29, 2022
  • Kennebunkport is one of the most magical and best Christmas towns in New England.
    28 Best Christmas Towns In New England You Must VisitAugust 26, 2022
  • A collage of all my favorite New England gifts.
    50 Amazing & Unique New England Gifts For Everyone On Your ListAugust 23, 2022
  • Driving through the Vermont countryside is one of the best things to do in New England in the fall season.
    Ultimate Fall In New England Guide: 55+ Incredible Things To Do! (2025)August 9, 2022
  • Portland in a great city that's so close to lots of different and amazing places that make for incredible day trips from Portland, Maine.
    15 Awesome Day Trips From Portland, Maine (2025)August 3, 2022
  • Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor is one of the best road trips from Boston you can take.
    34 Awesome Road Trips From Boston & Best Itineraries (2025)March 30, 2022
  • The Raven's Nest overlook on the Schoodic Peninsula is one of the best things to see when taking day trips from Bar Harbor.
    5 Fantastic Day Trips From Bar Harbor, ME (2025)March 23, 2022
  • Marshall Point Lighthouse is one of the best stops to make when driving from Portland to Acadia National Park.
    15 Incredible Stops To Make On A Portland to Acadia National Park Road Trip (2025)March 22, 2022
  • If you've been wondering, is Ogunquit, Maine worth visiting, walking Marginal Way with views like this will probably answer your question. This is an awesome place to stop on a coastal New England road trip.
    Is Ogunquit, Maine Worth Visiting? 15 Best Things To Add To Your Itinerary (2025)March 2, 2022
  • Lubec Maine is worth visiting just to see West Quoddy Lighthouse.
    Is Lubec, Maine Worth Visiting? 15 Best Things To Do (2025)February 24, 2022
  • Boothbay Harbor is filled with gorgeous scenes like this one. Be sure to walk to the Tugboat Inn to see this little island from across the water.
    21 Incredible Things To Do In Boothbay Harbor + Nearby (2025)June 29, 2021

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