Maine - Attractions

Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland
245 Commercial Street
Portland, ME  04101  
Phone: 207-772-4994
Toll-Free: 800-306-6421
Fax: 207-874-9043
Email: info@visitportland.com

Maine's largest metropolitan area is a diverse city situated on a peninsula jutting out into spectacular, island-studded Casco Bay. Portland is a haven for water-related activities, historic excursions, fairs, festivals, and four-seasons of outdoor pleasures. If you want to get away from it all, Greater Portland has open spaces and an unspoiled landscape that will refresh your spirit and recharge your energies. Friendly people, safe, uncrowded streets, easy access, great shopping, diverse cuisine, premier arts district, spectacular scenery, lots of activities to choose from, tranquil retreats... Greater Portland is where Maine goes to town. Come see why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called his boyhood home of Portland, Maine a "Jewel By The Sea."

Maine Wildlife Park
Route 26
Gray, ME
Phone: 207-657-4977

Are you looking for Maine Wildlife? Visit us on Route 26 in Gray, just 3.5 miles from Exit 63 on Maine Turnpike (I-95). There are great opportunities to see and photograph moose, white-tailed deer, black bears, bald eagles, mountain lions, porcupines, fisher, coyotes, hawks, owls, turtles, fish, and more - over 25 species of native wildlife! There are nature trails and wildlife gardens to enjoy, interactive exhibits to view, a 'snack shack', a nature and gift shop and more! The park-like setting, wildlife exhibits, and flower gardens make this an inviting stop. Bring a picnic and spend the day! No reservations are required. Open daily, 9:30am-4:30pm from April 15 through November 11. Admission fees.

Maine Windjammer Association

Toll-Free: 800-807-WIND

Sail Maine's Tall Ships

Escape aboard a Maine windjammer for an adventure of a lifetime. Great sailing by day, snug harbors each night. See lighthouses, seals and porpoises on every cruise. Explore uninhabited islands and small fishing villages. Guests are invited to participate in all shipboard activities, from taking a turn at the wheel to raising and lowering sails. The 12 ships in the Maine Windjammer Association have a well-earned reputation for outstanding sailing adventures and delicious down-home cooking. One night everyone goes ashore for a traditional island lobster bake. Three- to six-day cruises available from May through October. Depart from Camden and Rockland.

Wiscasset Regional Business Association
P.O. Box 150
Wiscasset, ME  04578  
Phone: 207-882-4600
Email: wrba@gwi.net

Seasonal Visitor's Display: Big Al's, Route 1, Wiscasset, ME

Discover Maine's Prettiest Village! Known as the "Prettiest Village in Maine," Wiscasset is on the banks of the tidal Sheepscot River. Samuel Chamberlain, author of Old New England Villages, selected Wiscasset as the best example of a preserved New England village in Maine and since 1973, Wiscasset has been listed in the National Register as a historic district. Visitors can stroll the town's pleasant brick sidewalks and visit the many antique shops, art galleries, fine shops, and restaurants. Come explore Wiscasset's many handsome sea captains' homes built in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the old graveyards and museums.

Greater Yorks Visitors Center
1 Stonewall Lane
York, ME  03909  
Phone: 207-363-4422
Email: info@yorkme.org

The Yorks Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit: From the excitement of York Beach to the peace and quiet of vast wilderness areas, York truly is an ideal vacation spot--for all reasons and in all seasons. Relax on miles of sandy beaches, experience the history at the Old York Historical Society Museum, or enjoy family fun at Maine's largest zoo and amusement park. On a clear day, you can see miles of scenic coast from the top of Mount Agamenticus. No visit to York would be complete without a trip to Nubble Lighthouse, one of the most beautiful, and most photographed, lighthouses in America. York offers family-oriented events and festivals year-round, including Harvestfest in October and the week-long York Days, held summertime in York Beach. A wealth of fine restaurants and accommodations, including oceanfront resorts, campgrounds and cozy bed and breakfasts, will make your stay comfortable and memorable. For more information, call The Yorks Chamber of Commerce, visit our Website, or stop in and see us at our Visitors' Center on Route 1 in York, one of Maine's great vacation treasures.

Kittery, Eliot, South Berwick, and the Seacoast
Gateway to Maine Chamber: 306 U.S. Route 1
Kittery, ME
Phone: 207-439-7545
Toll-Free: 800-639-9645
Fax: 207-439-5283
Email: infor@yorkme.org

Southern Maine... the Way Life Should Be! Allow the friendly staff at the Gateway to Maine Chamber to assist in your vacation planning, weekend get-aways or the possibility of relocating to the area. Southern Maine is rich in history, many period homes are open for tours. Call the chamber's 800 number for information regarding lodging. Choose from romantic country inns, charming bed and breakfasts, family-friendly motels and hotels, resorts, cabins, or a house at the beach for a week. The area's major attractions are shopping at more than 125 famous brand "outlet stores" and, of course, "Maine Lobsters!"

Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 2289, 36 U.S. Route 1 South
Ogunquit, ME  03907  
Phone: 207-646-2939

We invite you to come and experience our "Beautiful Place by the Sea." Ogunquit offers a wide array of lodging accommodations from small inns, guest houses, and bed and breakfasts, to motels, hotels, apartments, cottages, and condominiums. The Ogunquit Art Association offers an innovative range of programs and exhibits focusing on contemporary art. Today the visual arts are flourishing in Ogunquit, with artists' galleries and studios throughout the village. The renowned Ogunquit Playhouse offers the best in summer theater. 2003 marks its 71st season. Numerous other entertainment options are available throughout the area, including classical music and ballet, intimate playhouse productions, first run motion pictures, cabaret productions, piano bars, and dance clubs. For a copy of our Vacation Planner, please contact the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce.

Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Rangeley, ME
Toll-Free: 800-MT-LAKES

Maine's pristine Rangeley Lakes glisten like gems stretched out below 4,120 foot Saddleback Mountain. The quiet splendor of mountains and six major lakes plus hundreds of smaller lakes and ponds serves as a perfect setting for year-round activities. Trout and salmon fishing, boating, canoeing, walking and hiking trails, golf, brilliant fall colors, hunting, a superb snowmobile trail network, uncrowded alpine and nordic skiing, and special events lure the vacationer in all seasons. Varied accommodations and numerous shops and eateries serve visitors in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.