We found this beautiful pathway that we had to stop at to take a few pictures. The Trippy road trip planner automatically calculates the optimal itinerary including stops recommended by Trippy members, favorite restaurants and hotels, local attractions and things to do based on what people who live in the area have suggested, and more.

(207) 723-5140.Moosehead gets its name from the shape of the lake, not from the region's most popular wildlife. They offer you blankets on the boat, but I would’ve been much more comfortable in a windbreaker, jacket and hat.After our boat ride, which was about 2 hours, we were exhausted and so ready to grab dinner.

But hey, to each his own, and he seemed to be having the time of his life!The day we were so excited about, visiting Acadia National Park!

We stuck around for about 15 minutes and then headed back to the car. We used the car to get everywhere in Bangor, and of course, we needed it to drive down to Bar Harbor. If you plan on going to Bangor, make sure you stop by.We checked out of our hotel and started our 70-minute drive to Bar Harbor. As my mom scanned the dessert menu, she noticed they had blueberry pie.

The park features about 175 miles of hiking trails and 18 mountain peaks and ridges that exceed 3,000 feet.Baxter State Park: Balsam Drive, Millinocket.

Each winter, hundreds of hopefuls camp outdoors to be first in line to reserve a camp at the park for the summer.The park's biggest draw is Mount Katahdin, which at 5,268 feet is Maine's highest mountain. One thing we’ll say about the drive is give yourself and extra hour or two to stop off along the way! We didn’t need it so much once we arrived in Bar Harbor, as the town is walkable, but we did need it for Acadia National Park (more to come on that gem later). The absolute best time to catch Thunder Hole in action is in the fall, according to park officials.If you run out of film or want refreshments, the park service runs a small shop across the road.Otter Point is a little farther south on Loop Road.

From historic quaint coastal towns, to breath taking views of Mt. Hayley Gulesian.

Our itinerary includes Portland and Mt Washington and Bangor. If you have children, supervise them at all times and reconsider taking them up close to the waves.The village of Camden's slogan is "Where the Mountains Meet the Sea" -- most appropriate because, aside from Mount Desert Island, nowhere else on the eastern seaboard of the United States do the mountains meet the sea.The town of about 5,000 bustles in the summer, its population swelling more than twice its year-round number. A local fisherman rescued the abandoned baby seal, who adopted the fisherman's family and became such a star that he inspired a book and a movie on his life. I personally would’ve loved some extra time and some serious room in my luggage to bring home all the antiques.When we arrived in Bar Harbor, my first impression was, “This is the cutest little village that’s straight out of a storybook I read when I was younger.” Like the older houses in Bangor, this town had so much character. Not only was I now standing in a field full of lupines, but a deer in the distance was just standing there, still and looking at me.

We started with Sand Beach as we thought this would be one place that would fill up quickly.

We stopped at so many little paths along the way and those lead to some beautiful views of the rocky coastline. most popular day trips among all Bangor tours and Bangor Day Trip (51+ miles) * Moosehead Lake Region – Taking Route 15 out of Bangor (it begins as Broadway), a few hours of pleasant driving will bring you truly into the Maine wilderness. I wasn’t wrong, the Inn was built in 1887, but it became an official inn in 1950. Otherwise, you may be disappointed and get nothing more than a whimper. Waves can and have swept people offshore. When we arrived, we went straight to Hertz to pick up a car.

Someone told us that either you should get to Thunder Hole as early as possible or come back at night if you want to avoid a lot of the crowds.The afternoon brought us onto the Margaret Todd. The last time I travelled to Maine was when I was really little. Destination 360 is your friendly travel guide. As I often do before a trip, I Googled both places, and I was excited at the opportunity to see what I would find.

We passed so many antique shops and cute little restaurants on the way, like The Happy Clam shack. We rounded up some of our favorite day trips in the Lakes Region to help you plan your trip! — I seem to remember packing up so fast and speed walking out of there and mom laughing so hard at me because she thought I was practically running and couldn’t keep up with me.Mom and I will laugh about that story for quite some time! Looking for the perfect day trip in Maine?

Mom and I love getting lost in neighbourhoods and going down any street that calls to us. largest lakes east of the Mississippi, this northern lake You can easily do this all day and then also enjoy a beautiful sunset on the rocks. We decided to leave ours where it was and start walking toward Thunder Hole, which is another place we wanted to visit. Thunder Hole is at its best when the tide is coming in. Ogunquit and the Marginal Way was really all I knew about Maine, so when I was asked to visit the town of Bangor and Bar Harbor, I wasn’t sure what to expect. There isn’t a specific area or field to find them you just need to look around for them.

It only took us about 15 to 20 minutes from the Inn to where the crossing started, and we stayed for a few hours until the sun went down. The Farnsworth's entire holdings may very well be the best collection of paintings anywhere in the state.Next door to Rockland, the seafaring community of Thomaston doesn't have much to offer visitors in terms of activities and destinations.

We both realized we didn’t put on bug spray (DON’T FORGET BUG SPRAY!) The breakwater is 175 feet at the base on the harbor floor -- 60 feet below the surface of the water at high tide -- and 43 feet wide at the top. Have lunch here in downtown, and then hop in the car to drive over to the house of author Stephen King, who lives in Bangor, as well as the enormous Paul Bunyan statue located on Main Street.