Maine Family Trips
Freeport – Shopping, Trails, and Family Fun
Freeport blends outdoor exploration with retail fun. Visit Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, camp or stay at Wolfe’s Neck Center, and enjoy outlet shopping and L.L.Bean events. Dine at Linda Bean’s and take a lobster boat tour. Explore Freeport
Bar Harbor – Adventure in Acadia
Ride the Island Explorer, explore tidepools at Sand Beach, and hike Bubble Rock. Take a whale-watching cruise and stay at Atlantic Oceanside Hotel. Bar Harbor’s shops and ice cream stops seal the deal. Explore Bar Harbor
Old Orchard Beach – Classic Seaside Fun
With a 7-mile beach, amusement park, and summer concerts, Old Orchard Beach is a nostalgic family hit. Stay at Alouette Beach Resort, walk the pier, and eat at Big Daddy’s Ice Cream. Explore Old Orchard Beach
Boothbay Harbor – Boats, Gardens, and Mini Golf
Explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, take a puffin cruise, or play at Dolphin Mini Golf. Stay at Boothbay Harbor Inn and enjoy family meals at Bet’s Fish Fry or Shannon’s Unshelled. Explore Boothbay Harbor
Rangeley – Lakeside Wilderness Escape
Spot moose, kayak Rangeley Lake, and hike the nearby Appalachian Trail. Visit the Outdoor Heritage Museum and stay at Rangeley Inn or a lakeside cabin. End the night with s’mores under the stars. Explore Rangeley