Midcoast Maine, USA Travel Guide
Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours drive south of southern Midcoast towns like Brunswick and Bath.
Travel is easy by car. Concord Coach Lines has bus service from Brunswick. The Amtrak Downeaster train also has direct service from Brunswick.
Beyond the immediate Midcoast, find peaceful natural areas for immersion in Maine’s outdoors.
Check out these numerous islands by private boat or local fishing charters for a truly remote and pristine experience.
This park has a large sandy beach, wonderful for swimming and picnicking on a freshwater lake. It contrasts with the rocky ocean coast.
Extend your cultural exploration beyond the immediate Midcoast vicinity.
An impressive cable-stayed bridge featuring the world's tallest public bridge observatory.
Drive further inland to experience Maine's farming communities and historic covered bridges.
Located during The month of augusta, explore Maine's rich history and natural heritage.
Just north of the Midcoast, this bridge has an unique observation tower with 360-degree views.
Drive further inland from the coast to learn about Maine's farming communities.
For those with more time, combine your Midcoast visit with longer explorations of neighboring regions.
This is the most popular extension (1-3 days). Stay in Bar Harbor or Southwest Harbor to fully explore the park.
Explore Portland's culinary scene, historic Old Port, and nearby lighthouses (1-2 days).
Relax on expansive sandy beaches of Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, or Old Orchard Beach (1-2 days).
Access to these extensions is best by car for flexibility. Buses also connect to wider networks.
All extensions are best gotten to by car for the most flexibility.
Concord Coach Lines connect Portland and parts of Maine to Boston.
Boston offers wider connections to other major U.S. Cities.
