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Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

When you hear “Down East,” images of this Maine village may come to mind. Experience a segment of the cherished Maine lifestyle by vacationing here.

Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.

Maine’s rugged coastline and New England culture come together in this easternmost U.S. national park on a mountainous island.

At the mouth of the Spurwink River in Scarborough, take a stroll on the white sand or paddle a kayak over gentle waves.

Salty sea air, rugged granite cliffs and sandy beaches welcome visitors to this island refuge on the northeastern U.S. coast.

Home to one of America’s oldest state fairs and a world-renowned residency program for artists, the county seat of Somerset County is anything but sleepy.

Collect shells, go bird watching, take a stroll on Marginal Way or simply admire the oceanfront views along Ogunquit’s beloved stretch of coastline.

At the mouth of the Spurwink River in Scarborough, take a stroll on the white sand or paddle a kayak over gentle waves.

Enjoy the finer things in life at this sleepy little waterside village, which has long held a reputation as the preferred summer getaway of the rich and famous. 

Maine is on its best display in this beautiful area full of historic small towns, beautiful harbors and many opportunities for adventure.

Former presidents are among the many who enjoy the picturesque beaches, tasty seafood and relaxing atmosphere of this charming coastal town.