Matador's Ultimate Guide to Maine

Fall is the perfect time to take a trip ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Acadia National Park]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Maine Hi all, Maine is the ultimate fall destination. From charming lighthouses to stunning fall foliage to a thriving craft beer scene to buttered lobster rolls, this state has it all. With autumn fast approaching, Acadia National Park becomes utterly breathtaking, with some of the best fall colors in the entire country. It also boasts the highest peak on the North Atlantic seaboard and some incredible hikes alongside dramatic coastal landscapes like the Ocean Path and the spine-tingling Beehive Trail. And when you're ready to trek back into city life, Portland is the perfect [foodie hub]( with historic cobblestone streets in Old Port and a trendy neighborhood in East Bayside. [Maine]( truly is the ultimate fall destination, and we've got all the insider tips to make your next visit unforgettable. [EXPLORE MAINE]( Get Inspired [Acadia National Park]( How To Get To Acadia National Park Without a Car and Other Park Travel Tips Most of the best US national parks are quite remote, with no major cities nearby. And while you may be thinking of parks in the western US, the fact is that even Acadia National Park, one of the few parks on the East Coast, is still pretty hard to reach. But fortunately, how to get to Acadia National Park doesn’t have to be a challenge thanks to a surprisingly robust public transportation system. [READ MORE]( [Camden]( 7 Small Maine Coastal Towns for Puffins, Craggy Shores, and Delicious Seafood The state’s small coastal towns are some of the prettiest in the nation, and they make for tranquil destinations for travelers looking for a peaceful seaside escape. So, if you decide to take on a foliage-peeping trip around New England this fall, make sure to stop by some of Maine’s coastal small towns — and to chow down on some lobster, of course. [READ MORE]( [Bangor]( Take a Spine-Tingling Trip Around Stephen King’s Maine Fans of the acclaimed author are probably already aware that Maine is the place that he calls home. Many of his tales, and their subsequent cinema and television adaptations, are set to a backdrop of the state’s small towns and their idiosyncrasies. These once unassuming towns are peppered with curious landmarks that inspired King and provide fanatics with the nightmare-including fixes they crave. [READ MORE]( [Portland, Maine]( How To Spend the Perfect Long Weekend in Portland, Maine Situated on the southern third of Maine’s nearly 3,500 miles of coastline, Portland’s history and culture are deeply rooted in the sea. Portland is home to a wide variety of arts, quiet residential streets lined with Victorian houses, and a number of world-class breweries — more per capita than in any other US city. And being just one hour by air from New York City, it’s a great place to explore during a long weekend. [READ MORE]( [Portland, Maine]( These Airbnbs in Portland, Maine, Showcase the Best of New England's Coolest City You might be surprised by how much there is to do in the compact seaside town of Portland, ME. Since developing into a booming fishing port in the 19th century, modern-day Portland is swimming in art galleries, seafood diners, and oceanside parks. In terms of where to stay in Portland, you can choose between renovated heritage properties right in the heart of downtown or seaside digs. Here’s our guide to the top-rated Airbnb Portland, Maine vacation rentals. [READ MORE]( Nature + Adventure [Acadia National Park]( The Perfect One-Day Adventure in Acadia National Park Much of Acadia’s craggy coastline and glacier-carved summits can be easily reached by car or with a short hike. What’s more, a critical part of the experience is simply immersing yourself in the culture of Downeast Maine, exploring the small fishing villages and harbors around the park. While multiple days would allow you to explore some of the lesser-traveled sections of the park, there is quite a bit you can accomplish in one day. Here’s what to do. [READ MORE]( [RVing Maine]( RVing Maine: The Best Place to Visit in all of New England With Kara and Nate YouTubers Kara and Nate have been traveling around the world for the last two years, visiting 77 countries. They recently teamed up with Matador and Go RVing for a week in Maine, where they searched for the best lobster rolls, explored the dramatic coastline, and sailed a 1920s wooden schooner. For Kara and Nate, having the RV was a new kind of setup—a mobile office perfect for editing video and working as they traveled. They both had the same reaction: “We can’t wait to do this again.” [READ MORE]( [Windjammer]( A Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Maine Is the Most New England Experience Ever You may think you’ve already seen the coast of New England, but we can guarantee you’ve never seen it from the deck of a windjammer. A windjammer cruise in Maine offers a rare opportunity to sleep, dine, and be entertained while island hopping throughout Downeast and Midcoast Maine on a one-of-a-kind vintage vessel. [READ MORE]( Food + Culture [Portland, Maine]( Why Portland, Maine, Is the Ultimate Fall Food Getaway If you’ve stepped foot in Maine, then there’s a good chance you’ve tried a lobster roll. If you haven’t been but you’ve had a conversation with someone about Maine, then that person likely mentioned where to get their favorite. Maine’s reputation as the lobster capital of the US is well-earned, yet when it comes to food, the state has much more than buttery lobster rolls. [READ MORE]( [lobster]( Where To Eat in Maine Before Lobster Season Ends in December When fall starts creeping into winter, it’s time for lobster lovers to visit Maine’s coastal towns. Sure, the weather can get a little dicey (the average temperature in November and December hovers around 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit), but that’s what sweaters are for. Bundle up and head north because late October, November, and December are the end of lobster season. [READ MORE]( [lobsta]( How Maine's Lobster Industry Is the Ultimate Model of Sustainable Seafood The lobster population in Maine is alive and well, enjoying a succession of bountiful seasons for the past several years. Presumably lobster — an expensive luxury ingredient in constant global demand — would go the same way as the bluefin, but it hasn’t. The population has been able to withstand many consecutive years of heavy fishing, sustaining a healthy and lucrative industry in Maine. 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