Best Places to Visit in Maine
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Maine with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Maine sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Maine that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Maine whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Playland Adventures
Brewer, ME
Playland Adventures offers the best bounce & play experience in Eastern Maine. Perfect for parties and other bouncing adventures.
Blackbeard’s
Bangor, ME
Their game room featuring redemption games will give you a chance to play for fun, or to win some real treasure. If all this fun has worked you up an appetite, you’ll be sure to find something awesome to eat at the “ship’s galley” snack bar, from charbroiled burgers & doughboys to Gifford’s outstanding ice creams.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Portland, ME
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is dedicated to the preservation and operation of Maine’s two foot gauge railway equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Funtown Splashtown USA
Saco, ME
The park is home to such attractions as the Excalibur Roller Coaster, the Dragon’s Descent Turbo Drop, & the Tornado super waterslide. Now with over 50 rides, water slides and pools, families will create memories that will last a lifetime. As Northern New England’s largest water and amusement park, Funtown Splashtown USA attracts families from around the region. The park is home to the Excalibur wooden roller coaster and Dragon’s Descent Turbo Drop; the largest and tallest rides in Northern New England.
Victoria Mansion
Portland, ME
Victoria Mansion is a much-loved Portland landmark but its significance extends far beyond Maine. Distinguished for its architecture and its extraordinary original interiors, it is among the most important historic homes of the nineteenth century anywhere in the nation. As an organization, their mission is to conserve, maintain, and restore this one-of-a-kind property, and share its history with the public.
Palace Playland
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach, Maine is New England’s only beach front amusement park. We offer rides and amusements for the young and the thrill seeker. Their rides include a classic Ferris wheel, carousel, two roller coasters and other thrill rides, including Adrenalin and Power Surge.
Maine Maritime Museum
Bath, ME
Maine Maritime Museum celebrates Maine’s maritime heritage and culture in order to educate the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of Maine in regional and global maritime activities. Maine Maritime Museum offers many opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture. There is so much to see and to, admission is good for two days of visiting.
Acadia National Park
Maine, ME
Acadia National Park is a stunning national treasure on the coast of Maine in the USA. This “insider’s” vacation guide covers all of the best places to see and the towns and villages in the Acadia Region from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island to Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. Wherever you choose, the views are spectacular and nature abounds. No wonder this is one of the most visited parks in the United States and in all of North America.
Farnsworth Art Museum
Rockland, ME
Celebrating Maine’s Role in American Art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists. With 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 10,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Farnsworth. The museum has one of the nation’s largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth.
Bangor City Forest
Bangor, ME
The Bangor City Forest also known as the Rolland F. Perry City Forest is a large recreation area in Bangor, Maine. The park consists of approximately 650 acres (2.6 km2) and features close to 10 miles (16 km) of hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing trails. The trail system is well maintained and most trails are packed gravel. Although primarily a recreational area, it is technically a “working forest.”
